Apple Banana Blueberry Smoothie: Sugar Free and Nonfat

Got frozen berries? Put them to delicious use with this apple banana blueberry smoothie: a refreshing, sugar-free recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy treat anytime. Bursting with the crisp taste of apple juice, the sweetness of banana, and the tang of blueberries, this easy smoothie is blended with creamy yogurt for a smooth, satisfying texture. It’s a flavorful way to enjoy the bounty of frozen berries, especially if you’ve got extras from your garden or local farm.

As a berry grower on a small Oregon farm, I love creating ways to highlight seasonal fruit, and this apple banana blueberry smoothie is one of the best! Packed with antioxidants, potassium, and no added sugar, it’s ideal for low-sugar smoothies, smoothie shakes, or sugar detox recipes. Whether you’re prepping for an apple-themed brunch or a blueberry celebration, this smoothie deserves a spot on your table and in your blender!

My Frozen Berry Smoothie Backstory

Years ago, I was tasked with cleaning out a freezer full of frozen berries that had not been cleaned out in a very long time. The messiest part of the task was the berry juice that had gotten all over the inside due to the bags of berries melting then refreezing. Yes, just picture it for a moment. As a result of this experience, I vowed never to let my frozen berry supply carry over from one year to the next. I was determined to use up each year’s berry harvest by the time the next berry harvest came around. If you need to get some easy and tasty ideas for how to use frozen berries, you’re in the right place. This apple blueberry banana recipe is just what you need!

Why I Love This Smoothie Recipe

Well now it’s almost berry-harvesting time here in Oregon, and it fills me with joy, anticipation, and a bit of dread. I am very thankful for the raspberries and blueberries we are able to grow in our garden, but I have not yet managed to use up last year’s supply using my stash of frozen berries recipes. We already have a shelf full of jam and preserves in the pantry, so now I’m scrambling to turn the frozen berries into something else that is useful so they don’t go to waste. Smoothies to the rescue! I have made a lot of smoothies over the years, and this smoothie recipe is one of my favorites because it is sugar-free! With only four simple ingredients, it comes together quickly. If you want to add other ingredients and don’t care about the sugar, this recipe is very versatile. Change it up to suit your needs, and enjoy a bit of summer in a cup no matter what time of year it is. Let’s get started!

Apple Banana Blueberry Smoothie Equipment

The equipment needed for this recipe is simple. Here are the basics;

1 colander for rinsing the blueberries

1 liquid measuring cup for the apple juice

1 measuring cup for the yogurt

1 blender (it can be just a basic kitchen blender, no fancy brand needed)

Apple Banana Blueberry Smoothie Ingredients

2 cups frozen blueberries

1 frozen banana (peel it before you freeze it)

1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (you can also use vanilla or berry flavored yogurt if you are not concerned about the sugar)

1 cup of sugar-free spiced apple cider mix (regular apple juice is fine as well, if you are not concerned about the sugar)

Apple Banana Blueberry Smoothie Instructions

 

Measure out the blueberries, place in the colander, and rinse.

Mix 1 envelope of sugar-free spiced cider mix with 1 cup of water.

Place the frozen berries, the banana (broken into chunks), the yogurt, and the apple cider in a blender.

Pulse and blend the ingredients. I sometimes have to take the lid off and push the ingredients around a bit with a long-handled spoon for adequate blending.

Pour into cups and serve immediately. Makes 3 cups. Enjoy! 

Apple Banana Blueberry Smoothie Variations

Add 1 6-ounce container of raspberry, blueberry, or vanilla yogurt for extra sweetness. Substitute one cup of apple juice for the sugar-free apple cider. Substitute another kind of juice, such as orange juice, for the apple cider. Add an extra frozen banana for a thicker smoothie. There are many possibilities!

What Are Your Favorite Ways to Use Frozen Berries?

If you need more ideas about using frozen berries, here are over 20 other options you might want to try. I also like to make other smoothie recipes, including a raspberry blueberry concoction without bananas. So, how about you? What are your favorite frozen berry creations? I’d love to know about them. If you have an abundance of cranberries, I have ideas for using those as well. Love apple drinks? Here’s an easy sugar-free hot cider drink (nonalcoholic) with caramel and cinnamon.

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I hope you get to try making this easy apple blueberry banana smoothie using frozen berries. If you would like even more recipe ideas, consider following my Easy Recipes board on Pinterest. Here’s to making wonderful creations from frozen berries, and may all of your smoothie endeavors meet with success!

Lisa Mitchell is a wife, mom, and school librarian who likes to create and share recipes, often using fresh ingredients from her family’s small Pacific Northwest farm. To learn more about what this website has to offer, click on over to the Welcome page.

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