A light, refreshing, and energizing berry smoothie made with mixed berries is a delicious way to start any day.
Frozen berries are blended with yogurt, honey, and coconut milk, with a dash of vanilla extract. This creamy, fruity concoction will wake you up and keep you going strong all day long!
Make a tropical version with bananas and mango. Or add spinach or kale for a boost of nutrition.
Best Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Brighten up your breakfast, or indulge in a mid-afternoon pick-me-up with this antioxidant-rich berry blend. Skip the coffee and see what a nutritious smoothie will do for your mood!
- Frozen berries in bulk at discounters like Costco are readily available year round, and less pricey, and more convenient than fresh. Just use the berries you want, and return the bag to the freezer for future smoothies.
- This easy recipe with frozen berries allows you to make an icy blended beverage without having to water it down with actual ice.
- Enjoy adding or substituting ingredients. Make a morning smoothie bar and let the family customize their beverage to taste.
Ingredients & Variations
Berries: Frozen or fresh can be used in this recipe. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries are all found in the frozen food aisles year round, or seasonally in the produce section.
Yogurt: This adds protein and probiotics. Use your favorite brand, or make your own with this easy Instant Pot recipe. Toss in a cup of berry-flavored yogurt from the store for extra sweetness.
Coconut Milk: Give your smoothie some tropical taste and healthy fats to fill you up and curb cravings for unhealthy foods. Substitute other plant-based milks like oat, almond, or soy, or use dairy milk.
Sweeteners & Flavoring: Honey or maple syrup are alternatives to sugar. Keto followers might prefer stevia, monk fruit, or other carb-free sweeteners. Experiment with other flavorings besides vanilla. Try almond, coconut, or the many berry extracts that are available, including cherry and cranberry.
Variations: The options are endless when it comes to smoothies. Toss bananas, apples or other non-citrus fruit into the blender. A few leaves of fresh spinach and kale will give you your daily greens. Add flax seeds or protein powder to the blender, or draw some ideas from other delicious smoothie recipes like blueberry banana, strawberry mango, or this triple berry made with chia seeds.
How to Make a Berry Smoothie
Breakfast smoothies are a quick and delicious way to get your morning nourishment!
- Assemble ingredients and optional add-ins.
- Toss all the ingredients in the blender or bullet blender, and blend until creamy and liquid as described in the recipe below.
Relax and enjoy, or grab a tumbler-full on your way out the door.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t overload the blender to avoid the need to repeatedly stop to scrape the sides.
- Coconut milk will make smoothies extra creamy.
- Cut back on the liquids to make your mixture extra thick for a smoothie bowl topped with crumbled granola bars or energy balls, or mixed in with overnight oats.
- Stretch this berry smoothie and serve it along with other tasty breakfast ideas like this French toast casserole, some monkey bread muffins, sourdough banana muffins or decadent strawberry cinnamon rolls.
Leftovers?
- The freezer is your best option for storing leftovers, since blended fruit will oxidize and brown in the refrigerator. Use zip top freezer bags or stasher bags.
- Freezing in jars or cups is not optimal because it will lose it’s consistency when it thaws. Instead, try freezing in ice-cube trays for quick blend-and-go mornings. All the ingredients are premixed!
- You can also get results if you have an ice cream maker, which will turn your drinkable smoothie into a freezer-friendly spoon treat.
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Mixed Berry Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries I used 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.
- Substitute coconut milk with regular milk, or soy milk if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
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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