Martha Stewart Banana-Blueberry Smoothie

Martha Stewart Banana-Blueberry Smoothie turns a ripe banana, frozen blueberries and nonfat plain yogurt into a thick, creamy purple drink in just 5 minutes. Try this quick few-ingredient smoothie for easy summer mornings or a fast afternoon pick-me-up, since it blends in one go and needs no added sugar.

Pick a banana with plenty of brown freckles, because its sugar sweetens the whole smoothie. Use a green one and the blueberries make it taste sharp and chalky.

Martha keeps the recipe to just three ingredients, with the yogurt standing in for any milk or juice, so the smoothie stays thick and spoonable. Swapping the blueberries for any other frozen berry or fruit changes the flavor without changing the method.

Martha Stewart Banana-Blueberry Smoothie

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Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

150

kcal

A thick, creamy smoothie that comes together in one blender in under 5 minutes. The frozen blueberries chill it so it needs no ice, and the yogurt keeps it smooth.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
  

• 1 cup frozen blueberries
  

• 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  

Directions

• Add to blender: Put 1 ripe banana, 1 cup frozen blueberries and 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt into a blender. Martha's tip is to add the yogurt first, then the fruit, so nothing catches under the blades.
• Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. Stop once no blueberry skins or banana chunks are left, so the smoothie stays thick.
• Pour and serve: Pour the smoothie into two glasses. Serve it right away while it is still cold and thick.

Tools for this recipe

• Vitamix E310 blender, OXO silicone spatula set. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use a different frozen fruit instead of blueberries?

Yes, you can swap in the same amount of any other frozen berry or fruit, such as cherries, pineapple or mango. Keep the 1 cup measure so the smoothie stays as thick as the original.

Do I need to add milk or juice to this smoothie?

No, the yogurt is the only liquid, so it blends thick and spoonable. If you like it thinner, add a splash of milk, water or juice a little at a time until it flows the way you want.

Does the order I add the ingredients matter?

Yes, because frozen fruit can get stuck in the blades if it goes in first. Start with the yogurt, add the smaller fruit like blueberries, and finish with larger pieces so everything blends smoothly.

Can I make this smoothie ahead of time?

It tastes best poured right after blending, while it is thick and cold. Because it is made with frozen fruit, it separates and thins as it sits, so I would only blend it when you are ready to drink it.

What is the most common mistake with this smoothie?

Using an underripe banana is the biggest one, since the smoothie then tastes tart instead of naturally sweet. Pick a banana with brown spots, and the fruit will sweeten the whole drink without any added sugar.