All you need are 3 ingredients and 6 minutes to make this flavor packed blueberry tea smoothie. It's got blueberries, lemon ginger tea, and vanilla Greek yogurt make a refreshing smoothie.
[This blueberry tea smoothie recipe was originally posted in February 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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Smoothies are a great way to a quick breakfast, they're also a great option for when you don't have much in the fridge. It's made with pantry staples like frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, and tea.
This blueberry tea smoothie is fairly light, so if you're looking for a more satisfying breakfast, pair it with something like this Bagel with Eggs. Or enjoy as a refreshing snack.
I prefer this smoothie with wild blueberries because they've got more flavor than regular ones, but use whatever you have. The zingy lemon ginger tea, frozen blueberries, and vanilla Greek yogurt go so well together in this refreshing drink.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the blueberry tea smoothie recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick description of what's in this recipe.
- Lemon and ginger teabag: It's my favorite with lemon ginger tea, but you could use chamomile, green tea, black tea or whatever you have in this blueberry tea smoothie.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt: Using a simple flavored yogurt adds some protein, flavor, and sweetness. You can use plain yogurt, and add some honey if you'd like.
- Frozen blueberries: I prefer wild blueberries or a really flavorful frozen blueberry.
Instructions
Scroll down to the blueberry tea smoothie recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
Start by steeping teabag in boiling water for 3-5 minutes (depending on how strong you want the lemon-ginger flavor). Throw away teabags after tea is made.
Add tea, vanilla yogurt, and frozen blueberries to blender. Blend tea smoothie until well incorporated. If you'd like it to be thinner, feel free to add more water or milk to smoothie.
Storage Tips
Smoothies, including this blueberry tea smoothie, don't usually store well. For best results, freeze leftover smoothie in an ice tray and blend again with some liquid. You could refrigerate leftovers for a day or two, but the texture will change.
Substitutions/Tips
- Boil water in the microwave or in a tea kettle.
- Lemon ginger tea is really good in this, but lemon tea or ginger tea would be great too. Use whatever zippy tea you have on hand.
- Use your favorite flavor of yogurt. Plain, vanilla, and blueberry would be great choices in this blueberry tea smoothie!
- Frozen fruit is better than fresh because it'll make the smoothie icy and cold. Add a couple ice cubes if you don't have frozen berries.
- Other great add-ins: honey, ginger, chia seeds, etc.
FAQ
Some of the yummiest ingredients to add to a smoothie are: berries, bananas, tropical fruits, milk, fruit juice, yogurt, leafy greens (spinach & kale in particular), and you can also add nut butter, & seeds.
I always use milk because of the added flavor and protein. fruit juice will add more nutrients and flavor than water. But just adding a dash of water won't dilute the smoothie too much, so that's fine.
Other good smoothie recipes
Here are a couple other quick breakfast ideas: Mixed Fruit Smoothie with Granola, or this PB Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Also check out these other breakfast recipes.
What to do with leftover ingredients
When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.
- Frozen blueberries: add to any other smoothie like this mixed berry smoothie w/ granola, or this Turkey & Brie Sandwich with Blueberry Mustard (I won an award for it!)
- Greek Yogurt: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Overnight Oats with Yogurt, Yogurt Bowl, Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie, or this Apple and Yogurt Tart.
Did you make this wild blueberry tea smoothie? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
3 Ingredient Wild Blueberry Tea Smoothie
Equipment
- Mug
- Measuring Cups
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 lemon ginger teabag
- ⅔ cup vanilla Greek yogurt ~1 individual cup
- ½ cup frozen Wild Blueberries
Instructions
- Start by steeping teabag in 8 ounces boiling water for 3-5 minutes (depending on how strong you want the lemon-ginger flavor). Throw away teabags after tea is made.
- Add tea, ⅔ cup vanilla yogurt, and ½ cup frozen blueberries to blender. Blend until well incorporated. If you'd like it to be thinner, feel free to add more water or milk to smoothie.
Notes
- Boil water in the microwave or in a tea kettle.
- Lemon ginger tea is really good in this, but lemon tea or ginger tea would be great too. Use whatever zippy tea you have on hand.
- Use your favorite flavor of yogurt. Plain, vanilla, and blueberry would be great choices!
- Frozen fruit is better than fresh because it'll make the smoothie icy and cold. Add a couple ice cubes if you don't have frozen berries.
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stephanie says
This 3 ingredient blueberry tea was amazing, full of so much flavor. Thank you for sharing.
Rebecca says
it's so good! thanks
Angela Allison says
This recipe is perfection! So simple and delicious, I love drinking my tea this way.
Rebecca says
thanks!
Heidy McCallum says
Three Ingredient Blueberry Tea Smoothies are the absolute bomb! The taste was outstanding. I will be pinning this recipe to make again.
Rebecca says
great to hear! thanks
Jen says
It really doesn't get any easier than this! Absolutely delicious!
Rebecca says
amen!
Erika says
I love easy, flavorful smoothies!
Rebecca says
me too! totally
Katie Morford says
Sounds so yummy!
Rebecca says
thanks Katie!
Diane Boyd says
great idea and I love how few ingredients you used!
Rebecca says
thanks Diane! me too! I'm all about simple recipes these days
Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says
Sounds so refreshing!
Rebecca says
thanks Julie!
Lauren Harris-Pincus says
Such a great idea!
Rebecca says
thanks Lauren!
Laura says
you had me at 3 ingredients!
Rebecca says
i know, right?! so easy