Blue Butterfly Pea Smoothie

Name: Blue Butterfly Pea Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt; 1 cup milk of choice; 1 Butterfly Pea Flower Tea bag or 1 heaping teaspoon Butterfly Pea Tea mixed with 1/4 cup boiling water. Let sit until it turns purple. Put some ice cubes in the glass and place in fridge to chill. Or, wait and use natural blue food coloring drops right before blending.; 1/4 cup heavy cream for fresh whipped cream, or use aerosol whipped cream; colorful sprinkles, jimmies, or any topping of choice; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, this is optional; pinch salt, this is optional; 1/2 cup or so of ice cubes

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If you want something to sip on that’s cool, creamy, thick, and oh so delicious, you can’t go wrong with this blue butterfly pea smoothie. Made with ice cream, milk, Butterfly Tea for color with and mellow flavor and, topped with whipped cream. It’s a refreshing drink for kids and adults alike.

If you love a rich smoothie or milkshake, you’re in luck. I have the best thing ever for you today. This beautiful smoothie is another beautiful, creamy drink like my Barbie milkshake that’s as pretty as it is delicious. On a hot summer day, you can’t beat either one of these.

Why You’ll Love This Blue Butterfly Pea Smoothie Recipe

Simple Ingredients: You only need a handful of ingredients to make this smoothie.
Easy: This recipe is ready in just a few simple steps.
Refreshing: The milk, butterfly pea tea, and ice cream create a cold, refreshing drink to help you cool off.
Pretty: The blue color is so pretty!

Ingredients

Vanilla Ice Cream: Adds sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie.
Butterfly Tea: Butterfly pea flower tea adds a slightly floral and mildly sweet flavor with the most beautiful color to the smoothie.
Milk: Milk helps keep the smoothie rich and creamy, any milk of choice will work such as almond milk, dairy, or coconut milk.
Whipped Cream: Whipped cream makes a decadent topper for this beautiful, delicious smoothie.
Blue Food Coloring: Adds deeper blue color, this is optional if you really want a vibrant blue color.
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, this is optional
Pinch Sea Salt: This is optional but, I usually like to add a small pinch to sweet recipes to bring out the natural sweetness while also giving a recipe a balance without too much sweetness.
Fun sprinkles, nonpareils, or any toppings of choice

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact quantities.

Flavor Variations

Ice Cream: Use vanilla bean ice cream for deeper vanilla flavor. You can also use frozen yogurt if you prefer.
Butterfly Pea Tea, prepared tea bags: Butterfly Pea Tea : ( These are the two brands I have used and really enjoy.) I do like using the tea bags for ease and continence. Butterfly tea adds a lovely color and flavor, but you can leave it out for a plain vanilla smoothie.
Matcha: Change this smoothie around completely and make a green one buy swapping out matcha tea for another vibrant smoothie.
More Color and Flavor: Add a 1/2 teaspoon more brewed tea for deeper flavor and color.

How to Make This Blue Smoothie

1: Pour brewed butterfly pea flower tea into a mug with a few ice cubes and chill.

2: Strain the tea if needed and then add into a blender and add the remaining ingredients along with ice.

3: Blend until thick and creamy. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

Hint

Your tea should be fully chilled before making the smoothie to maintain a rich, creamy texture.

Storage

This recipe makes two blue smoothies, so there should be no reason to store it. If you do have leftovers, freeze them for up to 3 days. Defrost slightly and blend to bring back the smooth texture.

What to Serve with Blue Smoothies

Serve these blue smoothies with summer favorites like hamburgers, slaw dogs, or air fryer chicken drumsticks.

These smoothies also pair well with party foods like cowboy ranch corn chips, parmesan fries, or chips with jalapeno artichoke dip.

Tips

Be sure the tea is ice cold before making the smoothies so the shake is as cold and smooth as possible.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, but no further. Overblending actually heats up the smoothie and makes it thinner from the friction of the blender blades.
Keep your ice cream in the freezer until just before blending to ensure the richest, creamiest possible smoothie.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is butterfly pea flower tea?

Naturally caffein free, Butterfly pea flower tea is an herbal tea, native to Southeastern Asia. Some call it blue matcha but, does not have the strong flavor like green tea matcha has. When brewed butterfly pea flower blossoms make a lovely mild hot tea.Also, great for iced tea and coloring any beverage, smoothie bowl, ice cream, yogurt, and other foods for the most beautiful blue hue. Known for it’s mild flavor and beautiful blue color. Fun fact, when mixed with lemon juice, butterfly tea will turn the most vibrant magenta purple color.

What does butterfly pea flower tea taste like?

Butterfly pea flower tea has a light floral, slightly sweet flavor. Naturally decaffeinated so in moderation, a good caffeine tea substitute.

How do you make smoothies thick?

Ice cream, frozen yogurt, ice, nut butters, chia seeds, and raw oats are all used to make smoothies thick.

How do I make this blue smoothie as rich and thick as possible?

Chill your brewed tea until it’s ice-cold, and keep the milk in the fridge and the ice cream in the freezer until just before blending. This ensures all ingredients are as cold as possible and creates a super rich and creamy shake.