How To Make Any Berry Smoothie At Home

It’s hard to top the classic fruity tartness of a mixed berry smoothie! This beautifully pink smoothie is a breeze to make, and it’s packed full of wonderful flavor and nourishing antioxidants.

This mixed berry smoothie is infinitely adaptable because you get to choose what frozen berries make up your smoothie! Craft your perfect combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries—or take a shortcut and used mixed frozen berries from the frozen fruit section of your supermarket.

What do I need for your mixed berry smoothie recipe?

In all likelihood, you already have everything you need in your kitchen! You’ll need:

• Frozen bananas. The banana will up the fruity flavor, while also adding sweetness and creaminess.
• Frozen berries. You can use whatever frozen berries that make you happy—strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or a mix! If you head to the frozen fruit section at your local grocery store, you’ll probably spy a few bags of mixed berries. These are my favorite for this smoothie!
• Milk. Any kind of milk will work—cow’s milk, soy milk, coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk. Whatever you have!
• Plain Greek yogurt. Not only does yogurt make the smoothie even creamier, but it also gives it a boost of protein, so you aren’t hungry again 30 minutes after finishing your drink.
• Honey or maple syrup. You may or may not need this one, depending on how ripe your banana is.

Don’t I need ice?

Not if you are using frozen fruit! Ice is usually added to chill and thicken a smoothie, but frozen fruit can do that too. Plus, it won’t dilute the flavor of your smoothie!

How do I make a berry smoothie?

For the best results, you’ll want to add the ingredients to the blender in this order:

1. Add the milk first.
2. Then the yogurt.
3. Top with the frozen banana and frozen berries.

Slowly increase the speed of your blender until it is working at full power. When fully blended, taste your smoothie for sweetness, and add honey or maple syrup to taste.

Is it OK to put frozen berries in a smoothie?

It sure is—in fact, it is our secret to giving a cold, creamy texture to smoothies without diluting the flavor with ice! If you’re working with fresh berries, here’s how to freeze them.

How do I make this smoothie vegan?

Use plant-based yogurt and dairy-free milk. And make sure to sweeten with maple syrup instead of honey. Hello, dairy-free smoothie!

What berries are best for smoothies?

There isn’t really a wrong choice when it comes to a berry smoothie! Use what you like and what you have available—

• Try a triple berry smoothie with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
• Make a strawberry oat smoothie with strawberries and rolled oats. The oats give the smoothie more fiber and make it more filling.
• Get a purple smoothie by mixing blackberries and black raspberries.
• Keep things simple with a pre-made pack of frozen mixed berries.

Whichever berries you like together for snacks are sure to be good in a smoothie together!

Is there a way to pack more nutrition into this berry smoothie?

This recipe makes a simple berry smoothie that anyone can enjoy, but you can add whatever seeds or powders that you’d like! For this one, I might add:

• Spinach or other dark leafy greens. Pack in some more vitamins and minerals with a handful or two of leafy greens like spinach. The berries have so much flavor, you won’t even notice the greens!
• Ginger. Ginger has tons of health benefits—it is an anti-inflammatory, for one—and it adds a nice spicy bite to smoothies.
• Chia seeds. Chia is an omega-3 powerhouse, and has the added benefit of helping to thicken up your smoothie for an even better consistency.

Once you have a set of mix-ins that you like, you can freeze them as booster packs for future smoothies!

Where can I find more smoothie recipes?

• Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
• The Creamiest Green Smoothie
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
• Plus 20 other smoothie flavors!