This easy Mixed Berry Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries! Ready in 5 minutes and is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack.
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This Quick Mixed Berry Smoothie is creamy, fruity, and full of bright berry flavor!
Instead of ice, this recipe uses frozen bananas to keep things creamy without being icy. Add in some thick Greek yogurt and fresh or frozen berries for the easiest breakfast ever!
This is my favorite way to get extra nutrients into my kids (okay, and myself!) — there are so many ways to customize according to your needs!
Berry Smoothie Ingredients:
- Milk or juice: Any type of milk or juice works here! I love using low-fat milk for a classic creamy base, or berry juice for an extra pop of flavor. Almond, oat, or coconut milk are all great dairy-free options!
- Greek yogurt: Strawberry or blueberry Greek yogurt adds creaminess and natural sweetness. Plain or vanilla Greek yogurt works too. Just use what you’ve got!
- Frozen banana: This is the secret to a thick, milkshake-like texture. It makes the smoothie creamy and thick without needing ice. If you don’t like bananas, you can swap for ice.
- Mixed berries: I like using a mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. You can use fresh or frozen berries, here.
- Honey: Optional, but a drizzle brings out the sweetness of the fruit, especially if you’re using unsweetened yogurt or tart berries. You can swap with maple syrup if you like!
How to make the best Berry Smoothie:
The road to a quick and easy breakfast is as simple as pressing the blend button! Don’t forget to check the recipe card for the specific measurements and notes.
Add milk or juice first, then yogurt, banana, and berries. Start on low speed and increase until the mixture is thick and smooth. Add a splash more liquid if needed!
Tips for the perfect smoothie:
- Use frozen fruit for the best texture. Make sure to freeze ripe bananas the day before or keep a stash in the freezer, so they’re ready to blend!
- Prep ahead. Portion out smoothie ingredients in freezer bags so you can just dump and blend in the morning.
How to store a smoothie:
This smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending, but you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a good shake or stir before drinking, or pop it back in the blender with a bit of ice!
Quick Mixed Berry Smoothie recipe
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 cup low fat milk, (or juice)
- ½ cup strawberry or blueberry Greek yogurt
- 1 frozen banana cut in chunks, (see notes for swaps)
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
- honey to sweeten, optional
Instructions
- Place ingredients in blender in the order written.
- Process until smooth, adding a bit more milk or juice if smoothie is too thick to blend. Taste, and add a bit of honey if desired to sweeten.
Notes
- Milk or juice: any kind of milk or juice will work here. I often use a berry or cranberry juice if I have one, or low fat milk. Nondairy milk also works great, and for a fun twist you can use strawberry milk.
- Yogurt: using strawberry or blueberry yogurt adds a bit of flavor and sweetness. You can opt for plain or vanilla if that’s what you have, but I prefer a higher fat, creamy yogurt as it will give a creamy smoothie. Swap for frozen yogurt for an even creamier smoothie.
- Banana: I know not everyone likes banana in smoothies but I find it’s the easiest way to get a thick and creamy smoothie that’s not icy. You can swap with about a cup of ice cubes if desired.
- Berries: any berries work in here but I prefer to use a mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries — a mix of sweet and tart is perfect.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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- Tropical twist: Replace half the berries with mango or pineapple and swap the milk for orange juice.
- Green Berry Smoothie: Add a handful of spinach. You won’t even taste it!
- Chocolate berry: Blend in a teaspoon of cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder for a dessert-like version.
- Nut butter: Add a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter for some healthy fats and an extra creamy smoothie!
- Berry bowl: Use less liquid and serve it as a smoothie bowl topped with Chunky Monkey Granola and fresh fruit!
- Add a nutrition boost: Mix in chia seeds, flaxseed, or a scoop of protein powder for extra nutrition.
- Make it dairy-free: Use non-dairy milk and coconut yogurt for a creamy, plant-based option.
Can I make this without banana?
Yes! Use a handful of ice, frozen mango, or even a frozen avocado instead to keep the smoothie thick.
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