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This blueberry smoothie without banana tastes just like peanut butter and jelly, but without any bananas! It’s super creamy without using yogurt, making it a great refreshing snack or breakfast.
One of my absolute favorite smoothies of all time, this blueberry and sunbutter smoothie has been a hit with readers for years. With just 5 ingredients, it’s easy to throw together for a quick snack on the go.
This wild blueberry smoothie is also a great way to get in extra fiber, protein and antioxidants. Don’t miss these other delicious options for smoothies without yogurt or acai bowl without bananas.
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Why This Smoothie is the Best
This blueberry smoothie is one of my go-to smoothies and here are a few reasons why:
- Neuroprotective benefits – Berry fruits have been researched to improve motor and cognitive function as well as enhancing neuroplasticity.
- Improve gut health – Promote healthy digestion and maintain regularity by adding blueberries to your meals.
- Low histamine – If histamine presents an issue for you, this blueberry smoothie without yogurt or banana will be a satisfying low histamine alternative.
- Brain fog fighter – Because of the high antioxidants, blueberry compounds are even added to supplements that help fight memory loss and brain fog – like magnesium threonate.
Ingredients
- Frozen blueberries – I highly recommend frozen wild blueberries. These are smaller and tend to have more intense flavor than regular blueberries. Wild blueberries are also higher in antioxidants and can be found with the frozen fruit at Trader Joe’s.
- Dried mulberries – These are optional but I highly recommend them to give a great sweet flavor that’s similar to banana (but without adding bananas). They can be ordered online or found in health food stores around the nutritional supplements. They also add sweetness!
- Sunbutter – I suggest using sugar free sunbutter. However, you can also substitute this with pumpkin seed butter for a nut-free alternative. If you’re not following a HYH diet, you can use peanut butter or almond butter as well.
- Milk – Regular milk, hemp milk or oat milk are recommended based on what your personal dietary preferences allow
- Vanilla – For smoothies, I use an alcohol free vanilla extract.
Optional Smoothie Ingredients
- Hemp, chia, or flaxseed – These can also help increase the omega-3 content of your smoothie.
- Cottage cheese – Also boosts protein content and will make it more creamy without adding yogurt.
- Greens – Kale or spinach make a great addition.
Just remember a lot of these additions have very strong flavors, so go easy on them unless you want to change the overall flavor of the smoothie.
Extra Protein Options
Hemp Milk – Just a tablespoon of hemp seeds contains about 5 grams of protein, so if you’re using a cup of homemade hemp milk in your smoothie you’re getting the same protein roughly two eggs would give you.
Protein Powder – There are a few great options for protein powders without nuts or collagen. I just recommend not using the full amount suggested on the powder as the flavor can be overpowering.
Cottage Cheese – Cottage cheese makes a great sub for yogurt, especially when blended. Blend in 1/3 cup here to start for a creamier texture.
How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie without Banana
Step 1: Start by adding the frozen wild blueberries to the blender.
Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender except for ice.
Step 3: Blend till smooth and pour into a glass to serve.
Meal Prep
Because smoothies can change in texture after they’re made, especially when adding extras like chia seeds or certain powders, I recommend prepping this smoothie with most of the ingredients in small bags to store in the freezer.
Add the blueberries, mulberries, sunbutter, vanilla, and any extra greens or seeds you want to use to a small container or bag. Then throw that in the blender along with milk when you’re ready to make.
Serving Suggestions
This blueberry smoothie without bananas or yogurt makes a great snack during the warmer months, or can be a wonderful breakfast if served savory breakfast muffins.
If you’re looking for extra breakfast options for pairing, I highly recommend quiche! I love the quiche florentine, cottage cheese egg bites, and mini quiche for a grab and go option.
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Blueberry Smoothie without Banana or Yogurt
Equipment
- 1 high powered blender like Ninja, Nutribullet or Vitamix
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 2 tablespoons dried mulberries (optional but strongly recommended!)
- 2 tablespoons sunbutter (sunflower seed butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup ice as needed
Instructions
- Add frozen blueberries, mulberries, sunbutter, vanilla, and milk to the blender and pulse to grind, eventually blending at high speed until smooth. If using any add ins like greens or seeds, just add them with the rest of the ingredients.
- Use a blender tamper, if needed, to push down the mixture instead of adding more liquid. Once combined, add about 1/2 cup of ice if needed to thicken. Blend till smooth.
Notes
- Sunbutter can be replaced with pumpkin seed butter.
- Additions include chia, flaxseeed, hemp seed, cottage cheese, greens, and protein powder. See post for specific suggestions.
- Dried mulberries can be found at health food stores and online.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I used to have a smoothie with blueberries and bananas and spinach every day. I also suffered from migraine a lot! After dealing with vertigo and starting the HYH diet and discovering your wonderful cookbook, I can now have a smoothie every day again! I love this smoothie. I really love the sun butter. It adds such a great flavor!
Thank you, Lori!! So glad you’re enjoying them again. 🙂
Love this! I am currently pregnant and use this recipe for a meal replacement when I am super nauseous and can’t stomach anything else. Thank you.
Just read that sunbutter raises sunbutter. Tell me this isn’t so!
I just made this smoothie and it is the BEST smoothie I have ever had! I have been searching for one without bananas, which has proven to be very difficult. Who knew sunbutter would make it so tasty? Thanks so much!
Haha! I know!! I had the same reaction too! 🙂 Thanks, Stephanie.
I just found out after 20 something years that I have Veda vestibular migraine just started vitamins b2 and magnesium it’s only been sense Friday that I’ve been on them I was wondering with that and changed diet does it get better cause I’m still experiencing the headache and so Frustrated with the diet meal even though I’m doing it so I can get better just wondering how long it takes to feel 100 percent can you give me some tips on foods I’ve read a lot of things on line and I found your site
I honestly cannot tell you how long it will take, but just for reference it took me over 2 years of doing the diet, supplements, meds, mindfulness, therapy, and a strict sleep schedule to have 100% days again. So don’t expect to see a difference in a few days. I’ve known some readers who felt better on the diet within 3 weeks and others who felt better after 9 months, so it’s just very individual. The best thing you can do is just to hang in there with it, even when you’re not noticing a big difference.
This post may help you – FAQ. And I would definitely read this one as well – VM Guide for Dummies.
Alicia,
This smoothie is amazing! And in fact we are making this every single day and even brought our blender when we took a road trip for a workshop. To be honest, until I purchased your cookbook, I thought I did not like oat milk or sun butter….. Thank you for this site and all the information you put out there; I feel I am making steps in controlling my vestibular migraines! I also just ordered the Migrastil Travel Kit you posted about on 11/2/21.
Thank you!!!
Hey Alicia,
This does look super easy and quick for week day mornings. Can I just use regular whole milk?
Of course! It’s my favorite for weekdays. I’m actually putting this one in the cookbook.
Just made this with a few adjustments (mixed frozen fruit instead of mulberries and TJ’s organic apple juice instead of hemp milk) and it came out soooo good. It really tastes like a peanut butter and jelly. Thank you!
Thanks for the review, Katie! So glad you enjoyed it and love your subs!