A creamy dessert-like smoothie that’s good for you, too! This Strawberry Blackberry Banana Smoothie has the bright, vibrant flavors of fresh berries paired with the ultra-creamy sweetness of banana! It’s the perfect healthy breakfast, mid-afternoon snack, or dessert!
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Creating fruit smoothie recipes is one of my new favorite things to do! Smoothies are so easy, and you can use whatever you have in your kitchen to create something spectacular! Some of my favorites include my blueberry banana smoothie and spinach apple smoothie.
Try some of these favorites!
- Broccoli Smoothie
- Banana Peach Smoothie
- Favorite Plant-Based Smoothie Recipes
- Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
- Mango Banana Smoothie
Fresh fruit is such a summertime treat! But what about during the winter months? How do you enjoy the flavors of summer without burning through your wallet? Fresh berries can be very expensive during the winter.
That’s why it’s such a great idea to go berry picking in the summer and freeze the berries to enjoy throughout the year. Frozen berries are cost-effective, fresh, and delicious!
One of our favorite summer activities is going to the strawberry field and picking as many berries as possible.
It’s way too much to eat all at once, so we freeze them. The same goes for blackberries in the later summer.
This strawberry blackberry banana smoothie was created using the fresh berries in our freezer paired with a frozen banana for natural sweetness, almond milk, and non-dairy yogurt for this ultra-thick and creamy sweet treat!
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Why You’ll Love This Berry Smoothie Recipe!
Naturally Sweetened: The fresh fruit in this smoothie gives it a sweet finish. If you want a bit more sweetness, as the blackberries can be tart, add a tablespoon of maple syrup.
Simple Ingredients: These easy-to-find ingredients are likely already in your fridge and freezer!
High in Fiber: Berries and bananas are high fiber fruits that help you feel fuller longer.
Vegan and Gluten Free:
Nutritious Ingredients: With all-natural ingredients, this smoothie is loaded with vitamins and nutrients. It also gets a boost of protein from the chia seeds and vegan yogurt. It’s a healthy alternative to a milkshake, but it tastes just as indulgent!
Ingredients and Notes
Frozen Strawberries: Use fresh or frozen berries. I like using frozen fruit in my smoothies because I don’t need to add ice cubes to make it thick, cold and creamy.
Frozen Blackberries: I use about ¼ cup of frozen blackberries. Use fresh if that’s what you have.
Frozen Small Banana: Chop your banana into slices, place it in the freezer overnight, and add to your smoothie in the morning. I always put my browning bananas in my freezer to have them ready whenever the mood strikes for a smoothie.
Almond Milk: I recommend using unsweetened almond milk so that you can control the added sugar. You can also substitute almond milk for your favorite non-dairy milk, such as soy, coconut, rice, or oat milk.
Non-Dairy Plain Yogurt: You can find non-dairy yogurt in the yogurt section of your grocery store. I bought a large tub of plain dairy-free yogurt to have on hand. It makes for a delicious and healthy snack! You can find almond, coconut, soy, and oat milk-based yogurts. Just be sure to get plain, unsweetened! If you are not vegan, feel free to use plain Greek yogurt.
Maple Syrup: If this smoothie needs more sweetness, add a tablespoon of maple syrup, but this is completely optional. The natural sweetness of the fruit is all you need.
Chia Seeds: After you pour your smoothie into a glass, sprinkle it with a ¼ teaspoon of chia seeds for added fiber and omega-3s!
How to Make a Strawberry Blackberry Banana Smoothie
- Add milk, yogurt, and maple syrup to the bottom of a blender.
- Then add the blackberries, followed by the frozen strawberries and banana chunks.
- Blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
- Serve sprinkled with chia seeds, and top with a fresh strawberry and blackberry.
Expert Tips for Creating Creamy Smoothies
- Frozen fruit is the best way to create a cold, thick, and creamy texture without ice.
- If using fresh fruit that is not frozen, add ½ cup of ice, but consume immediately. The ice will melt quickly.
- Use a frozen banana rather than a fresh banana. This helps create a creamy, thick texture.
- You won’t need as much milk if you use fresh fruit. You can cut the milk in half. This ensures you still get a nice thick smoothie. See recipe notes for exact measurements.
- Place the milk and yogurt in the blender first. This helps to blend all the ingredients without the frozen fruit getting stuck in the blade.
- Feel free to use a different non-dairy milk or yogurt. Coconut milk yogurt has a coconut flavor you can taste in your smoothie. On the other hand, almond milk and almond yogurt do not, so more of the fruit flavors will shine through.
- If you prefer more protein, add your favorite protein powder or a tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter.
A Healthy and Nutritious Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Berries have numerous health benefits. This recipe has 10 ounces of berries! It has 3 grams of total fat, 175 calories, and the total carbohydrate count is 35 grams.
- Rich in antioxidants: Berries are rich in anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and resveratrol. These antioxidants may protect your cells from damage from free radicals.
- Helps improve blood sugar: Berries are known to help improve blood sugar when consumed with high-carb foods or included in smoothies.
- Good Source of Fiber: Strawberries have 2 grams of fiber, and blackberries have nearly 6 grams of fiber per 3.5 ounce serving. The total amount of fiber in this recipe is 12 grams. Fiber helps with digestion and helps you feel fuller longer!
- Good Source of Vitamin C: Among other vitamins and nutrients, berries are particularly high in vitamin C, containing 35% of your daily intake in a 3.5 ounce serving.
- Berries Reduce Inflammation: Reducing inflammation helps to fight chronic conditions such as heart disease.
- Added Omega-3 Fatty Acids: The added chia seeds provide a boost of protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids which are important for brain health.
Recipe FAQS
Whether or not a strawberry banana smoothie is good or bad for you depends on its ingredients. If those ingredients include fresh or frozen fruit without added sugar and sugar-free non-dairy milk or yogurt, then yes, it is healthy!
However, if it includes tons of added sugar or processed ingredients that hardly resemble natural fruit, then no, it is not. For example, the Strawberry Banana Smoothie from McDonald’s contains fruit purees, juice concentrates, added sugar, artificial flavors, and a yogurt that contains cornstarch and gelatin. A 12 oz McDonald’s smoothie has 39 grams of sugar and 190 calories. While the calorie count isn’t exceptionally high, this particular smoothie has no nutritional value, and the sugars are not natural.
Berries are my favorite fruits to use to make a healthy vegan smoothie. I suggest adding strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Berries are naturally low in sugar and high in nutrients. Fruits high in natural sugars include mango, banana, cherries, peaches, and pineapple. A blend of high and low-sugar fruits provides a nice balance in your smoothies.
How to Serve
Pour your smoothie into a large glass if serving for one, or two smaller glasses if serving for two. Sprinkle a pinch of chia seeds, and top with a fresh blackberry, strawberry, or banana slice for an extra gorgeous finish! Drink with a paper straw, or sip and enjoy!
How to Store
Refrigerator: I rarely have smoothie leftovers. However, if you don’t finish your smoothie, cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. The frozen fruit will melt but should remain thick for the rest of the day. I recommend finishing the smoothie before the end of the day for the best texture!
Freezer: If you want to store the smoothie for longer, transfer the blend into ice cube trays in the freezer. Allow them to freeze, then pop the cubes out and store them in a freezer-safe bag. When you’re ready to enjoy your smoothie, add the cubes to your blender with a bit of liquid and blend until smooth.
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Strawberry Blackberry Banana Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries hulled
- ½ cup frozen blackberries
- 1 frozen banana cut into chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- ½ cup plain non-dairy yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- ¼ teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Add milk, yogurt, and maple syrup to the bottom of a blender.
- Then add the blackberries, followed by the frozen strawberries and banana chunks.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve sprinkled with chia seeds, and top with a fresh strawberry and blackberry.
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Notes
- Frozen fruit helps create a thicker, creamier texture. Bananas, mangoes, berries, and peaches work well.
- For a richer texture, use a creamy base like yogurt (dairy or non-dairy) or coconut milk.
- Add your liquid base first. This helps the blender blades to move freely and blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Then add yogurt. This helps create a creamy texture and blend easily with the liquid.
- Add the frozen fruit last. Placing it on top of the other ingredients helps it blend more easily, especially if your blender isn’t very powerful.
- Serve in a glass topped with a sprinkle of chia seeds for a beautiful finish.
- Any leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to one day. If you want to store the smoothie for longer, transfer the blend into ice cube trays in the freezer. Allow them to freeze, then pop the cubes out and store them in a freezer-safe bag. When you’re ready to enjoy your smoothie, add the cubes back to your blender with a bit of liquid and blend until smooth.
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Kechi
The color of this smoothie is giving me life! I don’t normally go out of my way to eat blackberries but I think I will instantly gulp down this smoothie! 🤣🤣😋
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Just tried this recipe and my family loved it. Thank you so much!
Andrea
A fabulous looking and sounding smoothie. Perfect way to start your day or for after a workout to hydrate.
Michelle
Loved this smoothie! So fresh and easy to make, the colour makes me so happy in the mornings! 🙂
Jenny
When I lived in the Pacific Northwest it was easy to find blackberries everywhere, and I still love them. They’re so good in this smoothie! I like your idea of freezing banana slices the night before.