Blueberry Smoothie | Creamy, Vegan, No Banana

This blueberry smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and full of bright blueberry flavor while staying completely vegan, dairy free, and banana free. Only blueberries are used in this smoothie for a clean yet delicious blueberry flavor.

Instead of relying on yogurt, milk, or banana for texture, this smoothie gets its perfectly creamy consistency by blending raw cashews with water to create quick homemade cashew milk right in the blender. The result is a smooth and satisfying cashew blueberry smoothie that tastes slightly creamy yet fresh, and naturally sweet. Frozen blueberries provide the deep berry flavor and vibrant purple color that make this blueberry smoothie recipe so refreshing and antioxidant rich.

A Medjool date naturally sweetens the smoothie without refined sugar, while a small splash of lemon juice brightens the flavor and keeps the blueberries tasting fresh and vibrant rather than overly sweet. The subtle nuttiness from the cashews is very mild, creating a creamy base that allows the blueberry flavor to truly shine.

One key to achieving the perfect creamy texture is to blend the cashews, water, and date first before adding the remaining ingredients. This step creates a silky homemade cashew milk base that ensures the smoothie blends ultra smooth and creamy without a gritty texture from unblended cashews.

Once the frozen blueberries, lemon juice, and vanilla are added, the smoothie becomes thick, creamy, and perfectly balanced. If you are looking for a blueberry smoothie without banana that still tastes rich and satisfying, this blueberry cashew smoothie is a fantastic option.

Many blueberry smoothie recipes rely on banana or yogurt for creaminess, but the combination of cashews and water creates a dairy free blueberry smoothie that is just as smooth while allowing the pure blueberry flavor to shine through. It is a simple frozen blueberry smoothie that highlights the natural flavor of blueberries while keeping the ingredients whole food based.

Blueberry Smoothie Ingredients

• 1½ cups frozen blueberries
• 3 tablespoons raw cashews
• 1 Medjool date
• ¾ cup water (or hydrogen water)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

How to Make the Blueberry Smoothie

1. Add the cashews, water, and Medjool date to a high speed blender.
2. Blend for about 45 seconds until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy. This step creates a quick homemade cashew milk base.
3. Add the frozen blueberries, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the blender.
4. Blend again until the smoothie becomes thick, creamy, and fully smooth.
5. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Tips and Substitutions

• For the smoothest texture, blend the cashews, water, and date first before adding the blueberries and remaining ingredients. This creates a silky cashew milk base that gives the smoothie its naturally creamy texture.

• Medjool dates naturally sweeten the smoothie. If you prefer another sweetener, monk fruit extract or a small drizzle of maple syrup can be used instead.

I like to use hydrogen water for its antioxidant properties instead of regular water. Molecular hydrogen works as a selective antioxidant with many health benefits, and I have been loving using my hydrogen water bottle as an easy way to get this amazing molecule into my body.

Macronutrient & Nutritionional Info Per Serving

• Calories: 386
• Net carbohydrates: 58 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 12 g

Top 5 Vitamins & Minerals Per Daily Value in This Blueberry Smoothie

• Copper
• Vitamin K
• Manganese
• Magnesium
• Vitamin B6

Fun Fact: Blueberries are one of the most antioxidant rich fruits and are packed with plant compounds called anthocyanins that give them their deep blue color. These powerful antioxidants help protect the body against oxidative stress and support liver health.

Research has also shown that consuming wild blueberries daily for two weeks increased fat oxidation during moderate intensity exercise, suggesting that blueberry compounds may help enhance the body’s ability to burn fat.

I love that this blueberry smoothie is dairy free and banana free while still delivering a rich blueberry flavor in a perfectly creamy base that is nutrient dense and packed with antioxidants. It is refreshing, naturally sweet, and incredibly satisfying with the classic blueberry flavor shining through.

For more blueberry smoothie ideas, check out this blueberry protein smoothie or this refreshing blueberry smoothie with yogurt.

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