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
Here are the easy steps to make a refreshing mixed berry smoothie:
- Add all ingredients to a blender such as a Vitamix or Nutribullet.
Place the softer ingredients closer to the blade and the frozen mixed berries further from the blade. This will ensure everything blends easier.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes.
Look for a smooth and creamy texture.
- Pour into a cup, garnish, and enjoy!
Serve with fresh berries, additional lemon zest, and a straw.
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
Often, mixed berry smoothies include strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and bananas. However any frozen fruit can be added as well.
You can leave the yogurt out. In order to keep the texture thick and creamy, substitute it with more banana.
Yes they are! The ingredients in mixed berry smoothies pack in a ton of nutrients. Plus, the fiber content can help with digestive health.
Because the healthy ingredients keep you full, smoothies can also aide in weight loss.
Berries are the healthiest fruit to add to smoothies. They are lower in calories and sugar, while being high in fiber, too. You can also mix in leafy greens, they boost the health without changing the taste!
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
Mixed Berry Smoothie Recipe
This Mixed Berry Smoothie recipe is naturally sweet, super creamy, and so easy to make with healthy ingredients! This quick drink will be ready in just 5 minutes for a breakfast or snack on-the-go!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries thawed for 5 minutes
- 1 medium-sized banana cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup milk unsweetened*
- ¼ cup yogurt plain*
- 1-2 Tbsp. sweetener optional
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a blender such as a Vitamin or Nutribullet. Place the softer ingredients closer to the blade and the frozen ingredients further from the blade.
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Blend for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
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Serve with fresh berries, additional lemon zest, and a straw. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- This recipe makes enough for two 8-oz. smoothies or one large, 16-oz. smoothie.
- Regular, oat, cashew, almond, soy, or coconut milk may all be used.
- Greek yogurt, goat yogurt, or any other plant or nut-based yogurt may be used.
Prep-Ahead Directions
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 and enjoy!
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Use a combo of fresh and frozen fruits. This makes it easier to blend together.
- Choose unsweetened milk. This way 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.
Naomi says
Awesome thanks for the Recipe idea
London Brazil says
Of course!
Dixie Burge says
I would love to fix this mixed berry smoothie, but banana sometimes bothers my stomach. Is there anything I can use as a substitute?
London Brazil says
You can try mango or avocado, but it will affect the flavor slightly.