Perfect Berry Smoothie

This is the perfect berry smoothie: tangy, creamy and full of sweet and fruity taste! It’s easy to blend and has the best creamy texture.

When you go to make a smoothie, does it get too icy and thick? Or too fluffy and thin? Or bitter and tasteless? Maybe it’s just us. But we’re being challenged by smoothies here! meet him perfect berry smoothie: the answer to bad mixer creations made on the fly. This one has just the right frosty yet creamy texture and juicy berry flavor. There’s Greek yogurt for protein to make up a hearty breakfast or snack. Finally: we have found our perfect pair of berries.

Ingredients for a berry smoothie

That’s what you need for this berry smoothie! When selecting the ingredients, we deliberately paid attention to healthy ingredients and not too sweet juices. You’ll also notice banana and yogurt: they’re essential for getting the right creamy texture for a smoothie. (Trust us, we’ve tried all the variations!) Here’s what you need:

1. Frozen Mixed Berries: You can use all kinds of berries: we used this mix of blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries, which are easy to find in the frozen section.
2. Banana: Although the banana isn’t a berry (no!), it’s the perfect fruit for adding creaminess to the body of a smoothie.
3. Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt gives this recipe a boost of protein and helpful probiotics, and contributes to that creamy texture. You can also use your favorite vegan yogurt.
4. Ice: You need to add some ice to get the perfect smoothie texture. This indeed softerIf that makes sense.
5. Milk: Use either standard milk or non-dairy milk: depending on your preference.
6. Maple Syrup, Honey, or Agave Syrup: They definitely need sweetness to make the berry flavor pop.

How to make it plant-based/vegan!

You can make this plant-based or vegan berry smoothie by swapping two things:

• Use vegan yogurt or another ½ banana. This helps keep the smoothie texture right.
• Substitute milk for non-dairy milk (1 to 1). Try oat milk, almond milk, or light coconut milk. (Regular coconut milk can be quite thick and strong-flavored. If that’s all you have, dilute it with some water.)

Can you store this berry smoothie?

Indeed you can! Smoothies are best consumed immediately. But this berry smoothie actually lasts 1-2 days in the fridge when stored in a sealed container or mason jar with a lid. If it comes loose (which is perfectly normal), just shake it and you’re good to go.

why would you save it It’s actually perfect for breakfast on the voucher. Make a smoothie the day before and enjoy it for breakfast the next day.

additions and variants

This healthy berry smoothie is pretty much perfect, but you can always mix it up with tasty ingredients! Here are some options:

• Almond butter. Use 1 tbsp or 2 for a stronger almond flavor (this will also dull the color a bit).
• Vanilla. Use ¼ to ½ teaspoon vanilla to enhance flavors.
• Cinammon: Add ⅛ teaspoon for a spice kick.
• mint or basil. Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbal touch.
• pineapple or mango. Substitute 1 cup of frozen pineapple or mango for 1 cup of frozen berries.

This berry smoothie recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, see recipe for variations.

More smoothie recipes

Do you like drinking smoothies? We also. Here are some of our favorites including green, yogurt based and more:

Another good healthy drink? Try our homemade kombucha: fun to brew at home!