Blueberry Detox Smoothie: Easy 5-Minute Recipe

A blueberry detox smoothie is a blended blueberry-and-water drink that takes 5 minutes to make and yields 1 serving. For a customized version, try the ai detox recipe generator.

This simple recipe uses whole blueberries, so the fruit’s pulp and fiber stay in the glass. For more recipe ideas, browse the best detox smoothies.

What ingredients do you need?

For one blueberry detox smoothie, gather:

150 g (about 1 cup) blueberries, fresh or ready-to-eat frozen
120 mL (1/2 cup) cold water

Fresh blueberries make a lighter drink, while frozen blueberries make it colder and thicker. Both work without added sweetener. Use unsweetened blueberries if you want the nutrition estimate below to reflect your ingredients as closely as possible.

A blender and a serving glass are all the equipment you need. Measure the berries by weight if possible: the amount that fits in a cup can vary with the size of the fruit.

How do you make a blueberry detox smoothie?

Prepare the blueberries. Rinse fresh berries under running water and remove any stems; follow the package instructions for frozen berries.
Add the blueberries and cold water to a blender.
Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. Add a little more water if the mixture is too thick for your blender.
Pour into a glass and serve.

There is no steeping or cooking step. If you use frozen blueberries, give the blender a moment to break them down before deciding whether the drink needs more water.

For best flavor, drink the smoothie soon after blending. Refrigerate any leftovers promptly in a covered container and drink them within 24 hours. Do not leave the smoothie at room temperature for more than 2 hours; discard it sooner if it smells sour or looks slimy.

Does a blueberry detox smoothie support detox?

The blueberry detox smoothie can help with hydration, but it does not give the body a special detox. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste; sweat removes only trace amounts.

Blending the whole blueberries retains their fiber, which can support regular bowel movements. The berries also supply water and nutrients, including potassium. These are ordinary nutritional benefits, not evidence that the smoothie removes toxins or boosts the body’s detox processes.

There is no need to replace meals with this drink for a cleanse. Its main ingredients provide little protein and fat, so it is better thought of as a fruit drink or part of a meal than a complete meal on its own.

What swaps and variations work?

Make it thicker or thinner

Use frozen blueberries for a thicker texture. For a thinner smoothie, blend in a little extra cold water; this changes the consistency without adding calories. A smaller amount of water can make the mixture thicker, though you may need to stop and scrape the blender more often.

Add a creamy ingredient

Plain yogurt can make the blueberry detox smoothie creamier and add protein. Replace some of the water with yogurt, then adjust the texture with more water as needed. Choose a yogurt that suits your dietary needs; this addition changes the nutrition below.

Adjust the flavor

Taste the smoothie before adding anything sweet. If the blueberries are tart, a small squeeze of lemon can brighten the flavor without making the drink creamy. Any fruit, sweetener or other addition changes the final nutrition.

What is the nutrition per serving?

These estimates are calculated from 150 g of raw blueberries and 120 mL of water, with the entire smoothie served. Frozen blueberries and additions such as yogurt may have different values.

Nutrient	Approximate amount per serving
Energy	86 kcal
Carbohydrate	21.8 g
Fiber	3.6 g
Sugars	14.9 g
Protein	1.1 g
Fat	0.5 g
Potassium	116 mg

The sugars listed are naturally present in the blueberries; the basic recipe has no added sugar. Blending does not remove the fruit’s fiber, although straining out the pulp would reduce it.