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Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 07/08/15 Updated: 12/09/20
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Blueberry Muffin Smoothie - indeed, a smoothie that tastes just like a blueberry muffin! // 40 ApronsIn college, I was called–with a straight face–a foul temptress.

Granted, it was one time, one night, one drunken guy, but luckily, we weren’t nearly as drunk, and so the memory will live on in my heart forever. I will cherish it ’til the day I die, and no one–NO ONE!–can take it away from me. I’m not sure quite if it was the implication or the Monty Python lover in me, or both, but I look back on those days and smile. The worst I’m called these days is a mean doodoohead who never lets her perfect husband go where he wants to eat.

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie - indeed, a smoothie that tastes just like a blueberry muffin! // 40 ApronsIt might sound like I already have a two-year-old but alas.. that’s just O, people. That’s just O.

When it comes to breakfast, I’m pretty sure that blueberry muffins are the foul temptresses of the realm. Since they involve blueberries (a health food!) and are, you know, muffins (not cupcakes–let’s be clear about that), one would think they’re not completely bad for you. But one would be wrong.. unless you’re indulging in some sort of whole wheaty maple-instead-of-sugar kind of sorcery.

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie - indeed, a smoothie that tastes just like a blueberry muffin! // 40 ApronsWhen I was finally getting my appetite back earlier in the pregnancy, I decided muffins were my favorite thing evereverever and so I bought a four-pack from Fresh Market, springing out of bed in the morning to eat an oversized, tender muffin in thirty-seconds flat before debating whether I’m really “eating for two” yet, if baby is the size of a, uh, lime. And then I saw the ingredient list. First ingredient: sweet cream cake mix.

Cake, you guys. MY MUFFINS ARE CAKE. Ugh. Forever ruined.

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie - indeed, a smoothie that tastes just like a blueberry muffin! // 40 ApronsSo as time passed and the weather warmed up a bit, I continued to crave those blueberry muffins, and my cravings didn’t schedule themselves around when I could justify a muffin for dessert after an already inordinate amount of gravy for dinner (gravy surface irrelevant). Enter.. the blueberry muffin smoothie.

Ooh! Ooh, this is good. What I love about this smoothie is it does taste like a blueberry muffin, and that’s thanks to the lemon zest and the vanilla extract. There’s loads of blueberries in there, along with some full-fat yogurt (because why would you get anything else? I beg of you, why?!) and a date for good measure–all of which are excellent for pregnancy and being a human in general. It comes together so quickly and definitely sates the craving, whilst leaving you feeling smug about how healthy your breakfast was. Oh, mama.

Blueberries are cheap right now, so get it while the gettin’s good, people. You won’t regret it.

Hey – you’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook, too!

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie - indeed, a smoothie that tastes just like a blueberry muffin! // 40 Aprons
5 from 1 vote

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

Prep:3 minutes
Total:3 minutes
Sweet, tart blueberries with bright lemon zest and heady vanilla extract combine for the perfect smoothie take on blueberry muffins.
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1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic blueberries
  • 1/2 cup full-fat plain or vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch big pinch of lemon zest (about 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1 date pitted
  • ice

Instructions 

  • Blend all ingredients but the ice in a blender (preferably a high-speed blender like a Vitamix), adding the ice once everything is smooth. Blitz until you no longer hear chunks of ice -- this will prevent the ice from melting at all and keep it ice-cold!

Notes

Blitz until you no longer hear chunks of ice.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g, Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 408mg, Potassium: 428mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 37g, Vitamin A: 133IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 509mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 40g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik

Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Jenni says

    Posted on 7/12/15 at 10:02 am

    I tried the Blueberry Muffin Smoothie and did a post of my smoothie on Instagram.
    Please check it out.5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/16/15 at 9:19 am

      Thanks for making it! Lovely photo 🙂

      Reply
  2. mira says

    Posted on 7/10/15 at 10:21 am

    Sounds disappointing, glad you read the label! But this smoothie looks like the perfect substitute! Need to make one right now 🙂

    Reply
    • Cheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/16/15 at 9:20 am

      I hope you do! They’re really so good. Not as heavy as the green smoothies I tend to gravitate towards during the summer. Thanks Mira!

      Reply
  3. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

    Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:55 pm

    I would love waking up to that smoothie! It looks so creamy and delicious, Cheryl! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/16/15 at 9:22 am

      Thanks Christina! It definitely satisfies that need-dessert-for-breakfast craving that seems to be striking more and more frequently..

      Reply
  4. Sarah | Well and Full says

    Posted on 7/9/15 at 1:41 pm

    Drooling over that shot of the blueberries with the water droplets on them! I love how you’ve taken a delicious baked good and transformed it into a healthy smoothie! Bookmarking for later 🙂

    Reply
    • Cheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/16/15 at 9:22 am

      Thanks Sarah! I have this unhealthy obsession with trying to take unhealthy desserts and make them into something less, er, horrible for you? Ha! My poor husband.. (just kidding! He has a dozen healthy chocolate chip cookies at work with him right now, I know he’s really suffering!) 🙂

      Reply
  5. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    Posted on 7/8/15 at 12:55 pm

    Ah, the muffins. Such a disappointment when I learned of this too…. But, look what you’ve turned that muffin into! YAY for smoothies! And with the date and lemon in there, who needs a fatty muffin for breakfast anyway! Thank you for this, Cheryl! Wishing you all the best! 😀

    Reply
    • Cheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/16/15 at 9:23 am

      Right?! I hate that I have to basically consider a muffin a bald cupcake, weh. Thanks Traci! 🙂

      Reply

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