Mixed Berry Smoothie

 This Mixed Berry Smoothie recipe is naturally sweet, super creamy, and so easy to make with healthy ingredients! Simply add frozen strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, fresh banana, milk and yogurt to a blender and then blend away! This quick drink will be ready in just 5 minutes for a breakfast or snack on-the-go!

Berries add great taste and nutritional value to smoothies, and there’s so many to choose from.

You’ve got blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries. All perfectly balanced between sweet and tart.

So why pick one? Have the best of ALL worlds and mix them together for the most amazing flavor!

This mixed berry smoothie uses yogurt and banana to make it ultra creamy and filling.

Sip on this silky smooth beverage any time of day for a quick breakfast or healthy snack!

Ingredients

The ingredients you need to make this creamy banana berry smoothie include:

• Mixed Berries – It is best to use frozen berries. You can buy already frozen fruit at the store, or freeze fresh fruit. This will give the smoothie the perfect creamy texture.
• Banana – Using a ripe banana is best, it will give it a sweeter flavor. Unripe bananas tend to be less sweet. Make sure to use room temperature bananas so the ingredients can blend together more easily. A frozen banana will require more liquid to smooth things out.
• Milk – Regular milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or another nut-based milk such as cashew or almond milk can all be used.
• Yogurt – Any plain flavor will work. Greek yogurt, regular, goat’s milk, or a nut or plant-based yogurt are all great choices.
• Sweetener – This is optional. Make the smoothie first and then add in if you would like it sweeter after tasting. Honey and pure maple syrup make great natural sweeteners.

How to Make

Best Blender for Smoothies

Now that you have all of your smoothie ingredients prepped and ready to go, it’s time to blend them up! But how?

The answer? With power.

The best blenders for smoothies are capable of completely mixing up all of the ingredients until they are smooth and creamy.

Here is a list of the best blenders for making fruit smoothies:

• Nutribullet – A great individual-sized blender option. The larger cup will need to be used in order to not pass the max fill line once blended.
  • Ninja Blender is also another great choice!
• Vitamix – This is the most powerful traditional blender. It will give you a silky smooth smoothie every time. It is more expensive, so it’s only recommended if you make smoothies, soups, or sauces often.
• Food Processor – This is a last resort, but will suffice if you don’t have a blender!

Calories and Nutritional Info

One serving of this mixed berry smoothie contains 160 calories, 42 grams carbs, 3 grams fat, and 3 grams protein.

While this mixed berry banana smoothie is not necessarily low in sugar or carbohydrates, it’s still relatively healthy. There are tons of nutritional benefits! This smoothie is a good source of calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, Vitamin C, probiotics, and antioxidants.

It is possible to lower the calories, carbohydrates, and sugar. Simply opt for a lower-calorie milk such as almond milk. Also, you can leave out the sweetener or replace it with Stevia extract or another non-nutritive sweetener.

Optional Add-Ins

This is a basic recipe for you to work with. Bring up the nutritional value by including in any of these healthy smoothie add-ins:

• Leafy greens
• Other fresh or frozen fruits
• Nuts and seeds
• Gluten-free oats
• Fish or flax seed oil
• Protein powder
• Turmeric powder
• Avocado

Prep-Ahead Directions

Make your mornings even easier by preparing this healthy smoothie in advance.

Measure out the ingredients and store in a freezer-safe bag. Keep the bags in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. 

When ready to serve, slightly defrost at room temperature for 30 minutes. You can also pop them in the microwave for a few seconds if you’re in a hurry. Then blend until smooth and enjoy!

Dietary Modifications

The recipe you’ll find below is already gluten-free and vegetarian as written. Here are some adjustments and substitutions you can make to help it fit your other dietary requirements:

• Whole30 – Completely leave out the sweetener.
• Vegan – Make sure to use plant-based milk and yogurt.
• Paleo – Avoid any unrefined sugar, and use a plant-based milk and yogurt.

FAQs

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Use a combo of frozen and fresh fruits. This makes it easier to blend together.
• Choose unsweetened milk. So you can adjust the sweetness to taste.
• Buy organic when possible. Organic fruit has more flavor so it won’t be as watered down. Plus, it’s healthier for you!
• Make sure the banana is ripe. Unripe bananas will not be as naturally sweet and you’ll end up needing to add a lot more sweetener.
• Mix it up. Switch up the berries or even throw in other fruits such as mango, pineapple, or peaches.

More Frozen Fruit Smoothies

Learn the basics for How to Make a Fruit Smoothie, or check out one of these simple recipes:

• Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
• Peach Banana Smoothie
• Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
• Tropical Green Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Mango Lassi