A naturally sweet blueberry smoothie with milk and a tiny amount of sea salt for balanced flavor. No added sugars or sweeteners included.
No-Added-Sugar Blueberry Smoothie
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A naturally sweet blueberry smoothie with milk and a tiny amount of sea salt for balanced flavor. No added sugars or sweeteners included.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (140.0 g)frozen blueberries
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- small pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen blueberries and a small pinch of fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen blueberries if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use unsweetened almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version. Freeze fresh blueberries in advance if frozen are not available.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make no-added-sugar blueberry smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make no-added-sugar blueberry smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
199
Calories / serving
6.5g
Fat
29.5g
Carbs
6.9g
Protein
23.7g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~199 cal · 7g fat · 30g carbs · 7g protein · 24g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 199 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 38 min·2.2 mi·~4450 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 27 min·1.4 mi·~2700 steps
- Moderate cycling 20 min·4.0 mi
- Swimming laps 28 min
- Jogging 19 min·1.6 mi·~3050 steps
- Stair climbing 18 min·~1600 steps
- Dancing 32 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 20 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 46 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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