This blueberry pancake smoothie takes all the tasty flavors of a ricotta blueberry pancake – and transforms it into smoothie form! As a dietitian, I like this as a post-workout meal or an easy breakfast option.
Note: This post was originally published in 2017. The recipe and post have been updated in 2026.
Ingredients & Instructions
Below is what you’ll need, along with some helpful ingredient highlights:
Blueberries – I really like using frozen wild blueberries for this recipe, but standard frozen blueberries work too (in the photo above, you’ll see conventional ones)! If you’ve never had wild blueberries, note that they’re smaller than cultivated berries and have a more intense flavor, as well as additional fiber and antioxidants.
Ricotta & Greek Yogurt – Both add creaminess and protein to the recipe! I use part-skim ricotta and nonfat greek yogurt, but you can use whatever versions you have on hand.
Oats – These add a little texture to the smoothie (along with fiber), and they are also quite reminiscent of pancake flavor.
Nutrition Benefits
This creamy, delicious smoothie that packs in 7 grams of fiber and 19 grams of protein. You can drink the whole recipe as a meal, or you can split it with a friend for two snack-size servings.
And if you’re a runner or triathlete, you’ll definitely want to bookmark this recipe. It’s awesome for a post-long-workout recovery meal. Many athletes struggle with eating after a long run or ride, but drinking a smoothie is often much easier. This blueberry pancake smoothie has both healthy carbs and protein necessary for recovery.
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
If you’re looking for more nutritious smoothie options, here are a few of my favorites:
- Turmeric banana smoothie
- Cinnamon date smoothie
- Cranberry pomegranate smoothie
- Mango pear smoothie
- Cacao smoothie
Give it a try asap and let me know what you think! 🙂
Blueberry Pancake Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries (I like frozen wild blueberries)
- ½ ripe banana, frozen
- ½ cup spinach (or any leafy green)
- ¼ cup part skim ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth, and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes one meal sized serving or two snack-sized servings. Nutrition analysis below includes optional maple syrup.
Nutrition
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The colour of this smoothie is so attractive! I would love to enjoy the blueberry smoothie, Chrissy!
Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to try it 🙂
This is so genius! Blueberry pancakes are such a classic, so I love how you incorporated it into a drinkable form!
Thanks Emily! We could combine my blueberry pancake smoothie with your blueberry pina colada one and we’ve got a blueberry brunch all ready to go! 😉
What a fun recipe idea! I LOVE blueberry pancakes so this is my kind of smoothie!
Thanks Liz!! 🙂
And now I want blueberry pancakes!! Look delicious and thanks for linking up today
Haha, I hope you get a chance to make the smoothie OR make pancakes to satisfy that blueberry pancake craving! 😉
I ADORE THE COLOR! I am a bright color kind of girl, especially when it comes to my food!
Yes, bright colors totally make the food more fun! I mean, if that smoothie was grey, it would just be all BLECK!
Love the pancake smoothie twist! I will have to whip this up for A for sure since she was at Target with grandma and got Blueberry Pancake Captain Crunch Cereal!
Haha, that’s too funny! If you need to vegan-ize, I bet you could use that vegan ricotta you’re talking about on your blog today along with a coconut milk yogurt and it would taste yummy!
I also love adding wild blueberries to my smoothies! Your version looks super tasty!!
Thanks Abbey! Those wild blueberries add such great flavor and color.
This looks so creamy & dreamy! I need to add oats to my smoothies more often 🙂
Thanks Kerri! I know, I always forget how great oats are in a smoothie – they add a nice thickness and help me stay full longer.
Blueberry pancakes are the best. And now I want this delicious smoothie version! So yum.
Hope you get a chance to try it out Tara!
This smoothie sounds great. I love that you added the spinach. I’ve been working on ways to sneak in more veggies for the kids.
Yes, I always try to sneak in some leafy greens! My little one isn’t a fan of them fresh, but he’ll drink ’em up in a smoothie.
i love how filling and nutritious this smoothie is. im so with you, not every recipe is a winner.
Haha, I’ve had a lot of disasters. They seem to have gotten fewer and far between over the years, but they definitely still happen.
Oh my! This looks amazing. I love blueberries! Such a great combo!
Thank you! 🙂
Wow! What a beautiful smoothie! I love that intense blue color and the fun ingredients.
Thanks Julie! I know, the color is great on this one.
this sounds UNREAL. the title caught my eye!!! adding ricotta to a smoothie is genius, i’ll have to try that later this week! thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks so much Jordan!! If you give it a try, pop back on over and let me know what you think 🙂
Thanks for the unique smoothie recipe. I have so many blueberries from this summer was looking for some new smoothie ideas to switch it up.
Sure thing! Hope you enjoy it 🙂