1. Gather Your Ingredients: Lay out all your frozen blueberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, milk, almond butter, rolled oats, and any optional sweeteners or vanilla extract on your counter. This ensures you have everything at hand before you start blending.

2. Add Liquids First: Pour the milk into your blender. Adding liquids first helps the blades move more freely and prevents ingredients from getting stuck at the bottom.

3. Introduce Soft Ingredients: Spoon the Greek yogurt and almond butter into the blender next. These softer, creamier ingredients will blend easily with the milk.

4. Add Frozen Fruit and Oats: Carefully add the frozen blueberries and frozen banana slices to the blender. Then, sprinkle in the rolled oats. The frozen fruit is crucial for a thick, cold smoothie without needing ice.

5. Include Optional Flavorings: If you’re using vanilla extract, honey, or maple syrup, add them now. Start with a smaller amount of sweetener and adjust later if needed.

6. Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid on your blender and start blending on a low setting, gradually increasing to high. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no visible chunks of fruit or oats. You might need to pause and scrape down the sides with a spatula if ingredients get stuck.

7. Check Consistency and Taste: Open the blender and check the consistency. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk and blend again. If it’s too thin, add a few more frozen blueberries or a tablespoon of oats. Taste and add more sweetener if desired.

8. Pour and Serve: Pour your freshly blended smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.