Strawberry Blackberry Banana Smoothie
This strawberry blackberry banana smoothie is made with almond milk, frozen fruit, and chia seeds to make a delicious healthy breakfast or post-workout drink. It is super easy to make at home and it's completely vegan, gluten-free, and free from added sugars. It is absolutely delicious and so refreshing any time of year, but especially in the summer!
Equipment
- 1 High-Powered Blender or Food Processor
- 1 or 2 Serving Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ⅔ cup frozen blackberries
- 1 frozen banana sliced before freezing
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax seed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Add the almond milk and frozen strawberries to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until there are no clumps of strawberries remaining.1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup frozen strawberries
- Then, add the frozen banana slices and frozen blackberries. Blend again on high speed until smooth.1 frozen banana, ⅔ cup frozen blackberries
- Add the chia seeds and ground cinnamon to the blender. Blend one more time for 30 seconds until all the ingredients are smooth and no clumps remain.2 tablespoons chia seeds, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Transfer the smoothie into one large glass, or two small glasses, for serving. Enjoy plain or top the smoothie with extra fresh berries or banana slices.
- If not enjoying the smoothie immediately, store it in an airtight container in the fridge to keep for 1-2 days.
Notes
Storing: The smoothie is best enjoyed immediately when it is fresh. However, you can store an extra smoothie in the fridge in an airtight container (like a mason jar) for 1-2 days.
Almond Milk: Use unsweetened plant milk for best results. Any non-dairy milk works well in the recipe. For a sweeter smoothie, use sweetened plant milk.
Frozen Banana: Make sure you slice a banana prior to freezing it because most blenders cannot blend an entire frozen banana unless it is sliced.
Chia Seeds: This adds healthy fiber, unsaturated fats, and Omega 3's to the smoothie. You can replace this with ground flaxseed or omit it completely if preferred.
Cinnamon: Feel free to omit. This adds extra flavor to the smoothie. You may also use ground nutmeg or ginger as a substitute.
Smoothie Consistency: If your blender is having trouble mixing the frozen fruit, add additional almond milk to make it easier to blend. This results in a thinner smoothie. For a thicker smoothie, add some yogurt to make it extra creamy, or add more fruit or chia seeds.
Mix-Ins: Feel free to mix in peanut butter, spinach, protein powder, yogurt, or other toppings to make this smoothie best for you!
No Banana Option: If you want to make the smoothie without bananas, you can do so with no problem. Leave the banana out and it will still taste delicious.