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This blueberry banana smoothie recipe is so simple and quick to make.

It requires very few ingredients and has no added sugar, making it perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With a food processor or powerful blender, you can easily whip up this naturally creamy, cold smoothie bliss.

All without yoghurt, nuts or oats and you can easily substitute the milk to make it dairy free - making it allergy friendly too.

My kids love to have one after school when the 'hangries' are about. It's nutritious, filling and really satisfying.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie Without Yoghurt

For this blueberry banana smoothie recipes, I don't use yoghurt.

In fact, because of the frozen berries and the creamy banana, you really don't need it. A cup of milk is all the liquid you really need to be able to blend this up nice and smoothly - yet this smoothie still tastes creamy, just minus the extra calories.

Here's what you need:

• Frozen blueberries
• Frozen bananas - frozen is best, however room temperature will work too, it just won't be as cold and 'thick shake' like.
• Milk - you can use cows milk, coconut, almond or any other type of milk here, it won't alter the consistency of the smoothie much, however it can adjust the taste if you are using a strong milk-alternative.
• Ice - important for the cold, thick, chilled consistency but in a pinch you can leave out.
• Vanilla extract - this is a personal taste, but I find it just makes the whole flavour just 'pop' a little.

Are blueberry smoothies good for you?

Blueberry smoothies are a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. They can help boost your immune system and provide other health benefits.

Whilst blueberries are superfoods, its what you add to your smoothie that can make them unhealthy. Too much added sugar or high fat ingredients such as ice-cream can really change the game!

How do you make a smoothie thicker without yogurt?

One way to thicken a smoothie without adding yogurt is to use frozen fruit and ice like in the above recipe.

If you have a high-powered blender, you can also add some liquid such as water or milk to help the ingredients blend together. You don't need to add any more than the above recipe though.

Do you have to put ice in a smoothie?

No. The ice however, will help to keep the drink cold and make it thicker. If you don’t want to add ice, you can use more frozen fruit or just add more liquid to the blender. It just won't be so 'thick shake' like in consistency.

What is the difference between a smoothie and a milkshake?

A smoothie usually contains yogurt or milk, whereas a milkshake contains ice cream

. Smoothies are also typically healthier than milkshakes, as they contain more fruits and vegetables.

Can you add spinach to this smoothie?

Yes, you can put spinach in this smoothie.

It will however, change the color of the drink but it will still taste good. Spinach is a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

For more smoothie and banana recipes, check out:

• Easy, Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie (GF & NF)
• Apple Banana Strawberry Smoothie – A Winner For Picky Eaters!
• Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread

This healthy chocolate banana smoothie is so easy to make and tastes far 'naughtier' than it really is. It uses simple ingredients, can be made in under 5 minutes and is a winner, even with the fussiest eaters!

Creamy, smooth, chocolaty, refreshing and not to mention filling for hungry tummies. Perfect for after a hot day at school, weekend sports or just a great afternoon snack for all.

Ingredients To Make Banana-Choc Smoothies

Frozen bananas: in our fruit bowl, if a banana even starts to get a hint of 'ageing', my kids just won't touch them. It's frustrating, because ripe bananas are so much better than the bright yellow ones! Anywho, if I'm not able to bake with these bananas in the next few days, I will peel and freeze them in an airtight container. Which is when they come in handy for these type of filling smoothies!

Dates: a few medjool dates (pitted) help to give a little natural sweetness to this smoothie recipe. Dried dates will work well too, you may just need to soak them a little beforehand to soften them.

Milk: I use dairy milk, however you can easily substitute this for almond, coconut or any other preferred milk substitute.

Cocoa or cacao: I've just both and can say they are both just as good. In the below photos, I've used cocoa powder.

Vanilla: I've used a little vanilla to up the flavor a little, but you can easily leave this out if need be.

Ice: this is just a preference, but my kids love this smoothie very ice-creamy like in texture, so in addition to the frozen banana, I add a bit of ice too. This will of course depend on the strength of your blender/food processor that you will be using.

Are Bananas Healthy In Smoothies?

Bananas are a great addition to smoothies because they add sweetness and thickness.

They're also a good source of dietary potassium, vitamin C, dietary fiber and vitamin B6. All of these nutrients make bananas a healthy addition to smoothies.

Substitutions You Can Try

This is a healthier version of a chocolate banana smoothie, because it doesn't require ice-cream, yoghurt or added sugar. If you have a fussy eater, who can 'taste' the dates, you can reduce it to 2 dates and perhaps add some maple syrup instead.

A milk is required to provide a creamy texture, however you can easily substitute this for dairy free milk.

We hope that you find this healthy chocolate banana smoothie recipe just as easy and delicious as we do in our home!

For more banana recipes, be sure to check out:

• Blueberry Banana Smoothie
• Easy Gluten-Free Banana Muffins
• Apple Banana Strawberry Smoothie – A Winner For Picky Eaters!
• Gluten-Free Banana Cake (Easy & No Fancy Ingredients)
• Easy, Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie (GF & NF)
• 5 Easy Gluten-Free Banana Recipes – For Those Icky Bananas

It doesn't have to be summer to enjoy these berry bliss balls. They are slightly sweet to taste (from the berries and dates) but packed full of nutrients.

These bliss balls are gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free and grain-free. They do however, include nuts so if you're looking for some energy/bliss balls that are nut-free, check out these recipes instead:

• Energy Balls The Kids Will Love (GF, NF & Without Oats)
• Apricot Bliss Balls (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free & Super Easy)

A batch of these berry energy balls can be whipped up quickly with little fuss, making them perfect for last minute morning teas, school lunches, after dinner sweets and after-school snacks. They freeze well and defrost easily if you're in a pinch.

Frozen berries (mixed, blueberries, strawberries etc) all work well and make a great sweet, but healthy treat.

Ingredients required

To make a batch (or two) of these popular bliss balls, you will need a food processor that can handle nuts, and the following ingredients:

• Frozen berries: allow the berries to defrost before blending so you don't get an overly watery mixture.
• Medjool dates: these provide natural sweetness and help bind the balls together. In a pinch, you could use dried dates, but will need to soak them slightly first.
• Coconut: you will need unsweetened shredded/desiccated coconut, plus some extra for rolling the balls in.
• Nuts: you could use almonds or cashews in this, however we prefer the taste of cashews for this recipe.
• Vanilla: essence or vanilla paste both work well here.

Once blitzed together, the mixture should look a little like this - a bit 'damper' than usual bliss balls due the frozen berries, but don't worry - it binds together very well still:

Interested in trying different types of energy and bliss balls? Be sure to check out:

• Chocolate Peppermint Balls
• Easy Lemon and Coconut Bliss Balls (GF, DF)
• Date Energy Balls – Good Fats & Energy (GF)
• Easy Cookie Dough Protein Balls (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free)

Energy balls are a super easy, great little snack. They require very few ingredients and don't require a lot of time or waiting around. You don't need to bake them and they are very allergy friendly.

This energy ball recipe is completely gluten-free, nut-free and doesn't require oats.

You can make them as sweet or healthy as you like and they store really well in the freezer for those times you need an emergency stash of gluten free, nut free snacks.

They appear to look like chocolate, so feel free to call them 'Chocolate Balls' for fussy little eaters - It's amazing how kids react to the names we call foods and if they're willing to even try them 🙂

Really, the only downside of this recipe, is the coconut that seems to make it's way all over the kitchen!

Ingredients To Make These Energy Balls GF & NF

This recipe only requires 5 simple ingredients:

Dates: I use the medjool dates, but you can certainly use dried dates if that's all you have. Just be sure to make sure that your dates have been pitted before placing them in the food processor 🙂

Cocoa: simple cocoa powder is great for this recipe to make them appear more 'chocolatey' than they really are. You can substitute this for cacao powder if you prefer.

Desiccated Coconut: this is what I use, but you can use shredded coconut or coconut flakes if you prefer. It all gets processed together anyway. I do prefer desiccated coconut for the rolling at the end though. It's personal choice though.

Vanilla: this provides a little flavour and a little liquid to the mix which helps with binding. You can use vanilla paste though and this works just as well.

Coconut oil: this helps to not only add flavour, but also helps to bind the mixture which helps with the rolling process.

Looking for more gluten-free snack ideas? Be sure to check out:

• Easy Gluten-Free Banana Muffins
• 4 Ingredient Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Simple & Delicious)
• Apricot Bliss Balls (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free & Super Easy)

If you love mint and chocolate together, then you will love these choc mint energy balls. These bliss balls are a great treat for in between meals, after school snacks and a perfect healthier, gluten-free replacement for rum balls.

They are quick and easy to make, the recipe can be doubled and they store really well in the fridge or freezer - making them a great snack option to keep up your sleeve!

Within 30 minutes, you can have a batch of these delicious minty chocolate balls ready to go:

To Make Choc Mint Energy Balls

To make these energy balls, you will need a food processor of some kind - one that can pulse nuts and dates together well. As for the ingredients, you will need:

• Cashews
• Dates
• Coconut (desiccated/shredded works best)
• Cocoa - cacao powder will work well too.
• Chia Seeds - can be substituted with the same quantity of other seeds if you wish.
• Peppermint essence or oil - this is to personal taste, but if your using a high quality food-grade peppermint oil, you will only need to use about 3 drops.
• Salt to taste - optional.

More Gluten-Free Snack Ideas?:

• Energy Balls The Kids Will Love (GF, NF & Without Oats)
• Apricot Bliss Balls (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free & Super Easy)

These no-bake lemon coconut balls are quick and easy to pull together and make a light and healthy treat.

Blitz, roll and set in the fridge or freezer - super easy to serve up in a rush and a great way to use up a lemon you may have sitting around.

These bliss balls are gluten-free, oat free and made without dates.

Lemon Coconut Ball Ingredients

For this super-easy recipe, you only need 5 basic ingredients:

• Lemon - if you love lemon, then add lots of lemon rind to make the flavour and colour really pop.
• Coconut - unsweetened shredded or desiccated works best
• Cashews
• Honey
• Vanilla - essence or paste

Looking for more Bliss Balls & Energy Balls To Try?

Energy balls make a great snack to make and store in the freezer and with plenty of flavours to try, you can never get bored. Check out below for new recipes to try:

• Chocolate Peppermint Balls
• Apricot Bliss Balls (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free & Super Easy)
• Energy Balls The Kids Will Love (GF, NF & Without Oats)