Strawberry Blackberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberry blackberry banana smoothie is so thick, creamy and the perfect quick and easy breakfast. Naturally sweetened, this blackberry strawberry banana smoothie is made with simple ingredients and a great use for summer produce! Make this refreshing smoothie all year long with frozen fruit!
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Ingredient spotlight
- Fresh or frozen strawberries and blackberries – typically when making smoothies, I prefer using frozen berries as they help make the smoothie super cold and refreshing.
- Fresh or frozen banana – the banana really helps to naturally sweeten the smoothie and make it super creamy. Frozen bananas get especially creamy (which you may have experienced if you ever made nice cream before).
- Oats – oats help to make the smoothie thick and creamy as well. They also help make the smoothie a bit more filling as the oats provide some extra fiber, protein and calories to the smoothie.
- Almond butter – almond butter helps to make this smoothie creamy and more filling. You can also use cashew butter, peanut butter or sunbutter to make this nut free.
- Chia seeds – chia seeds help to make the smoothie thick as the chia seeds absorb liquid as they are blended into the smoothie.
How to make strawberry blackberry banana smoothies
Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until thick and creamy.
Top tips
- I recommend using frozen fruit most of the time because it helps the smoothies get nice and cold and it’s usually more budget friendly than using fresh fruit. During the summer fresh fruit may be a more affordable option. You can also freeze fresh summer fruit yourself if you pick more than you can eat at once.
- The riper your bananas, the sweeter the smoothie. I like to cut the bananas into coins and freeze them flat on a wax paper or parchment paper lined baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the frozen banana coins into a freezer safe bag for up to a week.
Other additions
- To make it creamier: Canned coconut milk, yogurt (dairy free or regular) or avocado
- To add veggies: Cauliflower rice, frozen zucchini, fresh or frozen spinach or kale
- To add protein: Protein powder, hemp hearts, greek yogurt (dairy free or regular) or any of these other protein sources.
- To make it sweeter: Medjool dates (remove the pit), maple syrup, date syrup or honey (not vegan)
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Strawberry Blackberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberry banana blackberry smoothie is thick, creamy and so delicious. This smoothie recipe is ready in less than 5 minutes and is vegan, gluten free, dairy free and naturally sweetened. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacking or even as a post workout meal!
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen blackberries
- ½ cup banana - frozen is recommended
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 cup dairy free milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender in the order listed.½ cup frozen strawberries, ½ cup frozen blackberries, ½ cup banana, ¼ cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 cup dairy free milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Blend on high at least 1 minute.
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Recipe Notes
Tips:
- If you are using fresh fruit, you will likely want to add about 1/2 cup of ice and reduce the milk by 1/4 cup to compensate for the ice.
- To troubleshoot the consistency of the smoothie: If you find that your smoothie is too thick or won’t blend, add more liquid (milk, water or even yogurt). If your smoothie is too watery, add more oats or fruit, specifically banana or add about 1/2 cup of cauliflower rice or 1-2 scoops of vegan protein powder (this will help to thicken the smoothie without adding any more fruit).
- If you have leftovers or want to enjoy this smoothie in a new way – pour leftover smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze solid.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
384
Fat
17
g
Carbohydrates
52
g
Fiber
16
g
Sugar
17
g
Protein
11
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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Common questions
Can you make this smoothie without banana?
Yes! The banana helps to sweeten the smoothie naturally and helps to create the creamy consistency.
If you don’t love banana or don’t have banana on hand, you can add about ¼-1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower rice and 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (or 1-2 pitted dates) to give the smoothie a very similar texture and taste.
The cauliflower rice helps create that same creamy consistency (I promise your smoothie won’t taste like cauliflower) and the maple syrup/dates help to add the necessary sweetness.
Storing leftovers
Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Freezer: You can pour leftover smoothie into ice cube molds or in popsicle molds as well. This is my favorite way to store leftover smoothies.
