Blueberry lovers will be all over this wild blueberry smoothie. Made with frozen berries, Greek yogurt, banana, flaxseed, and more, this vibrant purple, naturally-sweetened smoothie features an intense blueberry flavor and perfectly frosty texture.
If I can influence you to do just one thing regarding smoothie-making, I highly encourage you to test out swapping frozen blueberries for frozen wild blueberries.
(And if I can push the envelope for another, it would be to try out some of my tips to making a *truly* filling green smoothie).
A year later I still can't get over how much this swap transforms a cobbler. My recipe for blueberry cobbler with frozen blueberries uses wild blueberries for an intense blueberry flavor and is specifically written for not thawing the berries. A time-saver and a taste-boost all in one.
I kept this impact in mind when it came to this smoothie, and it benefits just the same. I don't think I'll ever go back to regular!
Why Use Frozen Wild Blueberries in a Smoothie?
- Their flavor is unmatched. Smaller in size than regular blueberries, they have a bolder, more concentrated blueberry flavor that bursts through whatever it is you're making.
- Frozen berries = reliably great. Maybe it's a me-problem this summer 2026, but finding good-quality, sweet (not just sour!) fresh blueberries that aren't 45 minutes away from molding is a rare occurrence at my supermarket. Frozen berries are picked at just the right time and flash frozen to preserve peak ripeness.
- They're more affordable than you might think. On an ounce-by-ounce basis, I find frozen wild blueberries to be a better deal than buying clamshells of fresh.
- Smoothie-ready at all times. Already washed and ready-to-go, frozen fruit works best in a smoothie as it'll blend up thick and frosty without ice, which can dilute the flavor.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Frozen wild blueberries: Readily available at the supermarket or places like Costco, wild blueberries have a more intense flavor and richer purple color than standard blueberries. Their bold flavor takes center stage here (the banana doesn't overwhelm).
- Greek yogurt: I tested this wild blueberry smoothie recipe using plain 2% Greek yogurt. Other fat varieties are nbd to sub in.
- Frozen banana: For body and sweetness. See my tips on best freezing bananas for smoothies - I'm a big fan of preparing them in halves.
- Ground flaxseed: Must be ground! Whole flaxseeds won't break down in the blender, meaning you won't receive the full health benefits of flax (such as fiber and omega-3s).
- Maple syrup: I thought one tablespoon of pure maple syrup joined with the bananas and blueberries for just the right level of sweetness (this is an 18-20 ounce smoothie in total). Add it to taste. Something else like honey is fine too, but has a more noticeable flavor. Use what you like.
- Milk: Any kind is fine. As-written this smoothie has dairy, but I had some extra-creamy oat milk to use up and liked the thicker texture in a smoothie.
- Cinnamon: Just a pinch adds a low-key spiced element that ties things together.
Layering a Smoothie
Start by adding the liquid and small ingredients to the bottom of the blender (milk, yogurt, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, and cinnamon). Then top with the blueberries and banana.
Ensuring there's sufficient liquid around the blades helps a vortex form, with the heavier weight of the frozen fruit working to compress all of your smoothie ingredients for a smooth blend.
Tips & More Thoughts
- Using fresh wild blueberries: If you have some and want to, by all means, but they're rare to impossible to find outside of New England. I'd personally savor them as a snack by themselves and go with frozen for this smoothie.
- Using vanilla yogurt: This can work, but take into account the extra sweetness. If using vanilla yogurt, I'd omit the vanilla extract and maple syrup. Take a taste and add maple syrup only if needed.
- Storing flaxseed: Stick the bag in the fridge or freezer to help keep it fresh for longer. Its high omega-3 fatty acid content means it can taste off/rancid as time goes by.
- Making this ahead: I've made this wild blueberry smoothie in the morning and then refrigerated it until mid-afternoon without any issue. The flax didn't make it overly thicken or get weird. Just give it a stir just in case and dig in.
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Wild Blueberry Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk of your choice
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt fat-percentage of your choice
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (125g) frozen wild blueberries
- 1 medium frozen banana
Instructions
- Add milk, Greek yogurt, flaxseed, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a blender, then top with the frozen wild blueberries and frozen banana.
- Blend, beginning on low speed and increase to medium to medium-high as needed until all of the ingredients are smooth and evenly combined.
Notes
- No frozen banana? If your banana isn't frozen, you may wish to add a few ice cubes to provide a frostier texture.
- Making this ahead: I've had no issues from the flax overly-thickening if blending this smoothie in the morning, refrigerating, then enjoying mid-afternoon. Just give it a stir just prior to sipping.
- Do you need maple syrup? Not really. I've made this smoothie without maple syrup and found it good as well, just a personal preference of mine to add a little extra sweetness. If omitting maple syrup, you'll likely need an extra drizzle of milk to help the smoothie blend up.
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Nutrition
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Food Safety and Nutrition DisclaimerThis recipe and photos in this post were updated in August 2026 from the initial publish date in 2015. I switched over to using wild blueberries and tweaked some of the other ingredients for what I believe to be a superior wild blueberry smoothie! Below is one of the original photos if you're returning from a saved link and want to get your bearings.
Mary Frances says
The protein boost from the cottage cheese takes this smoothie to the next level! Ooh I dig the pineapple and blueberry combo 🙂 So so good and refreshing!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
This smoothie is gorgeous - love love love the colours!! 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Stairs are such a workout! When I do the stair master at the gym, I swear I am going to have a heart attack. Haha! I love this spiced blueberry banana smoothie! I just bought a huge container of blueberries at Costco. Can't wait to use them for this smoothie!