Made with fresh or frozen blueberries and bran flakes cereal, this creamy smoothie is ready in just a few minutes, making it a quick and easy breakfast or snack any time of year.
Step by step photos
These visual instructions help you see the process. You can also find the full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions at the end of the post.
- Add the milk, yogurt, blueberries, and sweetener (if using) to a blender jug
- Add the bran flakes cereal
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy. This smoothie is best enjoyed soon after blending while it's smooth and creamy. Otherwise, the bran flakes absorb liquid, making the smoothie much thicker.
Recipe Tips
Choose your favorite sweetener, milk, and yogurt, and use either fresh or frozen blueberries.
Sweetener: This smoothie is lightly sweetened with honey, maple syrup, or sugar. Adjust the amount to suit your taste, or leave it out if your blueberries are naturally sweet.
Bran flakes cereal: Any brand of plain bran flakes cereal works well in this recipe.
Yogurt: Plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt both work well. Greek yogurt will make the smoothie slightly thicker and creamier.
Milk: Whole milk gives the creamiest texture, but 2%, skim milk, or your favorite dairy-free milk can be used instead.
Blueberries: Fresh and frozen blueberries both work well in this recipe. Frozen blueberries act like tiny ice cubes as they blend, creating a frostier smoothie without the need for added ice.
Recipe
Blueberry Bran Smoothie
Watch how to make the recipe
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 g) plain yogurt
- ½ cup (25 g) bran flakes cereal
Optional
- 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or sugar (or to taste)
- Add the milk, yogurt, blueberries, and sweetener (if using) to a blender.
- Add the bran flakes and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
- Add the bran flakes and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and enjoy soon after blending. Otherwise, the bran flakes absorb liquid, making the smoothie much thicker.
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Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says
Wow! I've never thought of adding bran flakes to a smoothie before. I love bran flakes. My family thinks I'm weird because I do, except for my dad. He loves it too. I'm totally going to try this, pinning for later! Take care my friend!
The Gardening Foodie says
Aww, thanks Kim. HA! my family thinks that I am crazy too, so I made this smoothie and added the bran ( they had no idea that it contained bran) they loved it and was shocked at how good it tasted. But this is the ONLY way that they will have it...well its a start!
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
So quick!! Who doesn't love simple and yummy recipes for grumpy mornings :D. I am definitely trying this tomorrow morning 🙂
The Gardening Foodie says
Oh I am so happy that you like this smoothie and that you are going to try it. It tastes great and I hope that you love it too!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
Blueberries are a favourite of mine too. But I'm jealous that you have fresh ones to make this with as we've just finished our Scottish soft fruit season here. So I'll have to make do with frozen ones at the moment. Can't wait to make it with fresh ones next year though!
What a great idea to add bran flakes to a recipe too, to make it even more healthier and high fibre! 🙂
The Gardening Foodie says
Haha, I have to fight off the birds from stealing the blueberries from my plant. The neighbours probably think that I am crazy, waving my hands in the air and screaming and running around my garden, but hey these fruit are precious and need to be protected until they reach my kitchen.
Oh the frozen ones work just as well, yes adding the bran to it really makes it delicious too!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I love the idea of using bran flakes in a smoothie! I've used oatmeal but I have yet to branch out to other cereals. Brilliant!
The Gardening Foodie says
Thanks Kelsie, It is great with bran, I hope that you try it. It tastes delicious:)
Dawn- Girl Heart Food says
I would never skip breakfast, especially if it looked this good! Blueberries are definitely a favourite of mine and love that you've added bran for extra nutrition. I bet this one tastes fantastic 🙂
The Gardening Foodie says
Thank you Dawn, I am crazy about blueberries as well, during spring I check my blueberry plant for signs new fruit every single day. And then I plan about 10 recipes a little too enthusiastically because I probably will have only just enough to use it in three recipes:)
Patrick says
I happen to love bran cereal! My sister calls it dog food but I love it! Looks looks great
The Gardening Foodie says
Hahaha...thats exactly what my sons call it too! I love it as well, how can you not, it is so good for you.
Have a great week Patrick.
stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
How cool you have your own blueberry bush! This smoothing looks so yummy and the perfect way to start the day. Blueberries are always a winner! Take care.
The Gardening Foodie says
Thank you Stacey, It is a really wonderful plant,extremely beautiful when it has berries. I am glad you like the smoothie recipe.
Have a lovely day:)
Alia | Everyday Easy Eats says
Oooo I love the idea of adding bran flakes to a smoothie!! I also appreciate that you discussed all the health benefits of blueberries! I always knew that they were an antioxidant, but I didn't know for sure what they did specifically for your body. Great info!! I should get a potted blueberry plant for myself!! 😉
The Gardening Foodie says
Awww Thank you Alia, I totally love blueberries, they are such powerful little fruit.
I hope that you do get a plant, it feels so great picking fruit from a tree,which you grow and take care of:)
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
That is so awesome that you have a blueberry plant!!! Totally jealous! This smoothie looks super yummy. Perfect way to start the day! Xoxo
The Gardening Foodie says
Haha, thank you Kelly,I got the plant a few years ago as a birthday gift from my dad. And I absolutely love it.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
What a simple smoothie idea! I have never thought of putting cereal in a smoothie before!
The Gardening Foodie says
Thanks Cathleen. Yes, besides adding fibre it actually tastes very good.
2pots2cook says
Love it and hardy waiting for other blueberry creations ! See you soon 🙂
The Gardening Foodie says
Thank you. I am glad that you like the recipe:)
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
give me all the blueberries! love how easy but filling the addition of bran cereal sounds (:
The Gardening Foodie says
Thank you Heather...OH yes blueberries are the absolute best...I love them too.
Have a great weekend!
Maria @ kitchenathoskins says
Back yard blueberry sounds like the best thing ever!!!! I could have never thought of adding bran cereal in a smoothie, makes it totally healthy and nutritious. And, that's the way a morning smoothie should be. Awesome idea Ashika.
The Gardening Foodie says
Thank you so much Maria, it seriously tastes good as well.
Have a great weekend!
Rebecca | Becky Keeps House says
This not only looks so delicious, but it's easy and fast (my favorite combination as a busy mom). I am intrigued by this blueberry potted plant that you mentioned. What kind of care does it require and how long does it take to yield fruit? Would it be easy for a novice to care for? I'd love to be able to grow my own food, especially blueberries which are expensive to buy fresh here in Pakistan.
The Gardening Foodie says
Thank you Rebecca, I am also a fan of quick and easy foods...with rushed and busy days breakfasts like these are perfect. Yes they are quite expensive here in South Africa as well, that is why I decided to get my own plant. It bears fruit during spring and summer and is mostly dormant during winter, meaning it does not bear fruit or grow any new leaves during this time.
Potted blueberries make great plants, they are easy to take care of provided that you use a good mixture of acidic compost and potting soil which you can get at your local garden center or nursery. They also need a good layer of mulch like pine needles. Different types of blueberries grow in different climatic conditions so your garden center will advise you on which is best for your area. It is really rewarding growing your own food and I am working on a few posts on easy ways to grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs.
I hope that you get a blueberry plant, let me know how it goes.
Have a great weekend.
Supriya Kuttty says
It's looking so delicious and tasty. Just wanted to ask can we replace the ingredient and put orange instead it will be Okie or any fruit as I don't like blueberry, so it will be Okie?
The Gardening Foodie says
Thank you Supriya. Yes you can replace the blueberries, I have tried it with strawberries, blackberries and bananas. It tastes just as good. I have not used oranges in it because I do not think it will go to well with the yoghurt. I hope that you try it and let me know how it turns out.
Have a great weekend!
Natasha Minocha says
Such a delicious recipe! I love starting my day with a healthy smoothie, but you've taken it a notch higher by adding bran cereal to it. Amazing!
The Gardening Foodie says
Aww,Thank you for your kind words Natasha, it really is a delicious way to start your morning.
Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
What a great idea to use bran cereal in a smoothie! It's a good way to sneak in some nutrition 🙂 I love blueberries in anything and everything! You're so lucky that your blueberry season is just starting 🙂 Have a great weekend Ashika!
The Gardening Foodie says
Thank you Katherine, yes and tastes amazing too. Oh I absolutely love Spring and summer,everything looks just so beautiful...including my precious blueberry plant.
Have a great weekend as well Katherine!
Emma - Bake Then Eat says
Yummy what a great breakfast. I never thought of adding bran cereal to a smoothie before, what a great idea.
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