Brighten up your day with this antioxidant-rich mixed berry smoothie. Keep frozen berries handy so you can blend up a fresh, fruity and naturally sweet snack or breakfast in minutes.
Best Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Flavor: Every sip is smooth and creamy with a sweet tart fruity flavor that has a rich and velvety finish.
- Skill: This beginner friendly smoothie blends up easily! Add the frozen berries first, then the yogurt and liquid, for smooth blending and less food waste.
- Tools: Use a high speed blender for the best results, but a regular blender will also work with a little extra milk.
- Meal Prep: Portion frozen berries in bags, then add remaining ingredients for a quick grab and blend smoothie!
- Serving: This 2 serving recipe is best enjoyed immediately while it is still cold and frothy, perfect to share over breakfast with a slice of banana bread.
Simple Smoothie Ingredients
- Berries: Use any combination of frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries for the best way to make a cold smoothie without adding ice.
- Yogurt: Plain, vanilla, Greek, or a dairy free option all work. Greek yogurt is my favorite because it adds protein and probiotics, plus it creates a thicker smoothie with tasty tang!
- Coconut Milk: Adds a lightly tropical flavor and healthy fat to help curb cravings. Carton coconut milk creates a lighter tasting smoothie while canned coconut milk is more rich.
- Flavor and Sweetness: Vanilla helps balance the fruity flavor and honey, while optional, is recommended to add sweetness to a tart berry blend.
Variations
- Use your favorite berry blend and add a half a banana to make it extra creamy. Toss in some spinach or kale for a vitamin and mineral boost.
- Add flax seeds, nut butters, hemp seeds, or protein powder for a filling protein rich smoothie.
- Delicious alternatives to coconut milk include almond, oat, soy, cashew, or just regular milk.
- Omit the sweetener for a less sweet smoothie or swap with maple syrup, agave, a pitted date, or a splash of orange juice. Keto followers might prefer stevia, monk fruit, or other carb free sweeteners.
- Experiment with flavorings such as almond, coconut, or the many berry extracts that are available, including cherry and cranberry.
- Create a smoothie bowl! Use less liquid and blend it so it’s extra thick, then top with granola, coconut, chia seeds, or fresh berries.
- Draw some inspiration from this blueberry banana, strawberry mango, or triple berry smoothie to make your own creation!
Quick Smoothie Method
- Assemble ingredients and optional add-ins.
- Toss all the ingredients in the blender and blend until creamy. (Full recipe below.)
Leftovers and Freezing
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered jar or bottle for up to 24 hours. Smoothies tend to separate upon standing so you will need to shake or blend before serving.
- For long term storage, freeze leftovers in ice cube trays, popsicle molds, or zip-top freezer bags or stasher bags. Blend frozen cubes with a splash of milk or serve frozen smoothie pops as a snack.
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Mixed Berry Smoothie
Frozen mixed berries, yogurt, coconut milk, and vanilla blend into a bright, sweet-tart smoothie.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries I used a berries and cherries mix
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups coconut milk or milk of your choice
- 2 teaspoons honey optional
Instructions
- Add berries to blender, followed by yogurt, vanilla, coconut milk, and honey if using. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any frozen berry mix will work.
- Use only as much liquid as needed to create the desired thickness.
- Substitute coconut milk with regular milk, almond, oat, or soy milk if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 626 | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 8mg
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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