Martha Stewart Blueberry-Banana Skyr Smoothie

Martha Stewart Blueberry-Banana Skyr Smoothie is a quick, creamy breakfast drink made with skyr, frozen blueberries and a very ripe banana, ready in 10 minutes. This easy few-ingredient smoothie fits busy summer mornings, afternoon snack breaks and light brunch tables.

Use a very ripe banana with brown spots, because it sweetens the whole glass so you never need honey or sugar. Pick a pale, firm one instead and the smoothie tastes tangy and a little chalky.

Martha pairs thick skyr with frozen blueberries, so the drink gets its body from the yogurt and its chill from the fruit. A pinch of cinnamon and a splash of ice-cold water finish it without watering it down the way extra ice would.

Martha Stewart Blueberry-Banana Skyr Smoothie

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Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

230

kcal

Everything blends into one thick, frosty purple smoothie with a tangy backbone from the skyr and a gentle sweetness from the banana. It pours smooth, with tiny blueberry flecks and a faint warmth from the cinnamon.

Ingredients

• 1 cup skyr
  

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  

• 1/2 cup very ripe banana
  

• 1/2 cup ice
  

• Pinch of ground cinnamon
  

Directions

• Add the ingredients: Add 1 cup skyr, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup very ripe banana, 1/2 cup ice and a pinch of ground cinnamon to a blender. Pour in 1/4 cup ice-cold water so the blades catch everything.
• Blend until smooth: Puree on high until the smoothie is completely smooth with no ice chunks left. Then pour it into a tall glass and serve right away, while it's still thick and frosty.

Tools for this recipe

• Vitamix E310 blender, Pyrex 2-cup glass measuring cup, OXO silicone spatula set. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of skyr?

Plain Greek yogurt works well, since it is also thick and tangy. Skyr is a little denser and higher in protein, so a Greek version may taste slightly milder and pour a bit thinner.

Can I make this smoothie ahead of time?

It tastes best right after blending, because the ice melts and the texture thins out as it sits. If you must prep ahead, keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for a few hours and shake it well before drinking.

Can I use a fresh banana or fresh blueberries?

Yes, but the smoothie will be thinner and less icy. Add an extra 1/4 cup of ice, or freeze your sliced banana ahead of time to get the same frosty body.

How do I make it sweeter without adding sugar?

Start with the ripest banana you have, since the brown-spotted ones are the sweetest. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup also works if you want more, but taste first because the fruit usually does the job.

What is the most common mistake with this smoothie?

Adding too much liquid is the usual problem, because it turns a thick smoothie into a watery drink. Stick to the 1/4 cup of ice-cold water and add a splash more only if your blender struggles.