Making a Basic Blueberry Smoothie
Place the yogurt into the blender. You can use any type of yogurt you want, but blueberry, plain, or vanilla will taste the best.
Add the blueberries. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. If you use fresh blueberries, make sure that you rinse them in a strainer/colander under running water. If you are using frozen blueberries, just toss them in. You do not need to thaw them.
Pour in some milk if you want a thinner smoothie. If you'd like a thicker smoothie, leave the milk out.
Add ½ cup (about 3 cubes) of ice if you are using fresh blueberries. If you are using frozen blueberries, you won't need to add any ice. They will already give you the thickness you need.
Add some honey if you'd like a sweeter smoothie. If you are using a flavored yogurt, such as blueberry or vanilla, you probably won't need to add the honey at all.
Close the blender and pulse for a few seconds, until smooth. From time to time, you may need to open up the blender, and push the mixture down the sides using a spatula. Don't worry if the smoothie looks "grainy." These are simply the blueberry skins. Most blenders will not be able to grind them up all the way. If the smoothie is too thin, add some more ice. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk.
Pour the smoothie a glass and serve. This will be enough for one large servings, or two smaller servings. If the smoothie is very thick, use a spatula to help "guide" it into the cups.
Making Variations
Use almond milk and flax seeds for a healthy twist, or if you can't have dairy. In a blender, combine 2 cups (475 milliliters) of cold almond milk, ¼ cup (25 grams) of blueberries, 1 tablespoon of flax seeds, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Blend until smooth, then pour into 2 glasses, and serve. If you are vegan, try another sweetener, such as maple syrup, agave, or stevia. For a pop of color, garnish the smoothie with a mint leaf.
Add a banana to make it a banana-blueberry smoothie. Add 1 ripe banana, 1 cup (100 grams) of frozen blueberries, and 1 cup (250 grams) of nonfat, plain yogurt. Blend until smooth, then pour into 2 glasses, and serve immediately. If you cannot find frozen blueberries, use fresh ones instead. Add a few ice cubes into the blender to help thicken it. If the smoothie is too thick for you, add a splash of milk, and blend some more.
Make a breakfast smoothie with oatmeal and a banana. In a blender, pulse 1/3 cup (35 grams) of rolled oats until they are finely-ground. Add 6 ounces (170 grams) of fat-free Greek yogurt, ¾ cup (120 grams) of blueberries, and 1 banana. Add up to ½ cup (120 milliliters) of water; the more water you use, the thinner your smoothie will be. Blend until smooth, then pour into 2 glasses and serve. You can use fresh or frozen fruit for this. If you are using fresh fruit, add a few ice cubes before blending it.
Try it with ice cream instead of yogurt. Put 1 cup (100 grams) of blueberries, 1 cup milk (240 milliliters), 2 large scoops of vanilla ice cream, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, then pour into 2 tall glasses, and serve. For a twist, add a banana and reduce the milk to a mere splash.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with some spices and cocoa powder. In a blender, combine 1 cup (100 grams) of frozen blueberries, 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk, 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add a dash of ground cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg. Blend until smooth, pour into a tall glass, and serve. Instead of maple syrup, try agave nectar. For a hint of color, garnish it with a few blueberries.
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