This berry smoothie is a perfect summer afternoon treat. It’s cool, refreshing, healthy, and bursting with flavor!
I have been making smoothies for my kids since they were little. It’s a treat that I always felt good about giving them. Not only are they a great way to get your kids to eat fruits and vegetables, but they are healthy and super easy to make. But smoothies are not just for kids; they are an adult favorite too!
One of the great things about smoothies is their versatility. Nothing is written in stone when it comes to making smoothies. I honestly never measured any of the ingredients for my smoothies until I needed to write a recipe for the blog. But I wanted to give you a starting point in making your smoothies. But even with the recipe I am sharing with you, the amounts are suggestions, and you can easily substitute any of the ingredients. I will even give you some suggestions on some substitutions.
What goes into this smoothie:
Frozen Berries: I prefer to use frozen berries because it eliminates the need for adding ice. I don’t like adding ice to my smoothies because the ice waters down the smoothie and does not add flavor. You can use any combination of berries that you want. I prefer a mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries.
Bananas: Bananas add to the smoothie’s creamy texture and are a healthy addition. If you don’t like bananas, you can always leave them out.
Yogurt: Yogurt also adds to the creamy texture of the smoothie without watering it down. Choosing a berry-flavored yogurt adds wonderful flavor to the smoothie. If you are aiming for a healthy smoothie, choose yogurt with less sugar. Of course, you can always use plain greek yogurt and, if needed, add a little honey to make it sweeter.
Milk: Smoothies need some form of liquid to thin them out. I don’t like adding water because it adds no flavor. Using milk adds healthy nutrients, creaminess, and flavor. Any milk will work. Almond milk is an ideal liquid; it pairs well with any add-ins. But you could use regular soy, rice, or almond milk.
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen, mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, or any mixture of these)
- ½ -1 banana (1 small or ½ of a large)
- 1 cup blueberry, strawberry, or mixed berry yogurt
- ½ cup milk (regular, almond, soy, etc.) more or less depending on desired thickness
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend until the ingredients are creamy and smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk, a little at a time.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
- **This recipe makes 2 to 3 smoothies depending on the serving size.
Sounds so good. I have made some smoothies and love them. Your father is not so excited about smoothies because they make him cold.
Love the flavors of the berry smoothies. I have used the singular fruit yogurt such as a blackberry, blueberry and the mixed berry is just delish. On a great day I love the smoothie with a splash of half N half, Yum! Great for my twin grandsons that do not eat fast enough so therefore a smoothie to go is fantastic as long as they slurp it up before the bus arrives. Good on any day of the week but pairs well with French toast also. It’s a hit at Nana’s and Papa’s house. I would give it 2 thumbs up at a 5 out of 5.