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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Mixed Berry Smoothie

    Mixed Berry Smoothie

    by Allison · Modified: Mar 1, 2024 · Published: Jan 23, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This is hands down my favorite berry smoothie ever! With four kinds of berries, a touch of honey or agave and no added processed sugar, this is the BEST berry shake. (Bonus: it's super easy!)

    Two berry smoothies garnished with fresh mint on a brown wood table.

    No matter the season, I can never seem to get enough smoothies in my life. And this one is one of my absolute favorites because it's so easy and requires only minimal ingredients. Plus, it's delicious. 🙂

    If you're on a homemade smoothie mission like me, you can also check out a few more of my faves: this strawberry banana protein smoothie, this strawberry peach smoothie and this unbelievably good green smoothie. And for other sweet and refreshing berry treats, you can try this delicious fruit and yogurt parfait or this easy fruit smoothie bowl.

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🌿 Ingredients
    • 📝 Instructions
    • 📋 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🔪 Equipment
    • 🍱 Storage
    • 🎉 Top tip
    • 💭 FAQ
    • 🍳 Recipe

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • No added processed sugar—sweetened only with honey, bananas and berries
    • Only four ingredients needed
    • Use you favorite milk or yogurt (plant-based or dairy!)
    • Can make any time of the year (frozen berries are always in season)
    • Takes only 5 minutes!
    • Great way to use up leftover or ripe bananas
    • Kid-friendly
    • Fast and refreshing breakfast for busy mornings

    🌿 Ingredients

    This berry smoothie recipe needs only a few ingredients, all of which you can find in any grocery store. Feel free to substitute your favorite plant-based milk or dairy milk for the soy milk!

    Mixed berry smoothie ingredients on a brown wood table.

    See recipe card below for exact quantities.

    📝 Instructions

    Ready to learn how to make a smoothie? Let's do this.

    First, place all of the ingredients in the blender milk and banana first, and cover. Then, slowly increase the speed to high and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute. And that's it! Pour into a couple tall glasses and enjoy your smoothie. Oh, and you can garnish with some fresh mint leaves if you'd like to make them really pretty. 🙂

    Pro tip: Use a professional-grade blender (if you have one) for an extra smooth texture, but a standard blender will work just fine too.

    Overhead shot of two mixed berry smoothies garnished with fresh mint on a brown wood table.

    📋 Substitutions

    This smoothie recipe is vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free as written. Feel free to make any of the following substitutions:

    • Soy free - use almond milk, rice milk, oat milk, or dairy milk (any kind)
    • Vegan - use agave syrup or coconut sugar instead of honey to make a vegan berry smoothie

    📖 Variations

    Here are a few delicious smoothie variations you can try:

    • Berry banana smoothie - add an extra banana and use half the amount of berries
    • Chia berry smoothie - add a tablespoon of chia seeds
    • Spinach berry smoothie - add a handful or more of baby spinach or kale leaves
    • Mango berry smoothie - add a cup of mango instead of or in addition to the banana
    • Berry smoothie with yogurt - use your favorite plain or vanilla yogurt instead of milk; for a Greek yogurt berry smoothie, use half Greek yogurt and half water instead of milk
    • Berry protein smoothie - add 1-2 scoops of plain or vanilla protein powder

    🔪 Equipment

    Here is the equipment you'll need to make this smoothie recipe:

    • professional-grade blender or standard blender

    A professional-grade blender (if you have one) will create an extra smooth texture, but a standard blender will work just fine too.

    🍱 Storage

    Berry smoothies will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 24 hours but are best when consumed immediately. They don't stand up well to freezing.

    🎉 Top tip

    If you like your smoothies extra icy, you can freeze the banana ahead of time (for at least a couple hours, or overnight.) Or, just add several ice cubes before you blend to achieve the same effect.

    Enjoy!

    💭 FAQ

    What are the most common berry smoothie ingredients?

    Berry smoothies typically contain some kind of milk or yogurt as the base, as well as frozen mixed berries, a banana, and honey or sugar to sweeten.

    How do make my mixed berry smoothie extra smooth and creamy?

    A professional-grade blender will ensure that your smoothie has extra smooth texture, but a standard blender will work fine as well but may not be quite as smooth.

    Can I use fresh berries instead of frozen mixed berries for a smoothie?

    Yes, you can use fresh fruit for smoothies and add some ice to achieve the icy cold quality of a good smoothie. The advantage of using frozen fruit, however, is that makes the smoothie thicker since you aren't diluting it with ice.

    Can I make a berry smoothie without banana?

    Yes. Instead of a berry banana smoothie, you can substitute an orange, mango or some pineapple chunks for the banana (or both) to make up for the sweetness.

    🍳 Recipe

    Two berry smoothies garnished with fresh mint.

    Mixed Berry Smoothie

    Allison
    5 from 1 rating
    This mixed berry smoothie is super refreshing, bold with flavor, and naturally sweetened with just a touch of added honey or agave syrup.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 large smoothies
    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 204
    Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup soy milk or another favorite plant milk, or dairy milk
    • 1 ripe banana
    • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup for vegan, to taste
    • 2 cups frozen mixed berries
    • 2 sprigs fresh mint optional, for garnish

    Equipment

    • professional-grade blender or standard blender (see notes)

    Method
     

    1. Blend: Place all of the ingredients in the order listed in a blender, and cover. Increase speed to high and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    2. Enjoy: Pour into two tall glasses and enjoy immediately or save in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 6gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 403IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 1mg

    Notes

    Blender: Use a professional-grade blender (if you have one) for an extra smooth texture, but a standard blender will work just fine too.
    Storage: Berry smoothies will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 24 hours but are best when consumed immediately. They do not stand up well to freezing.

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    I'd love to know how it turned out! Please rate and leave a comment below, or share a picture on Instagram @onehappydish with the tag #onehappydish.

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