Summer Berry Smoothie (Printer-friendly)

Creamy summer berry blend with banana, almond milk and Greek yogurt; naturally sweet and ready in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen summer berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries)
02 - 1 medium banana, peeled

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
04 - 1 tablespoon pure honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Add-Ins

05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
06 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
07 - A few ice cubes (optional, especially if using fresh berries)

# How to Make It:

01 - Add the mixed berries, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using), and chia seeds into the blender jar.
02 - Toss in a few ice cubes if you prefer a thicker, colder smoothie, particularly when using fresh berries.
03 - Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add more honey or maple syrup if a sweeter flavor is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Frozen berries make this taste like a milkshake but it is genuinely good for you, which feels like cheating the system.
  • Five minutes from fridge to glass, and cleanup is just rinsing the blender.
  • The color alone is worth making it, a deep purple pink that makes any morning feel fancier than it is.
02 -
  • Frozen berries give a thicker, creamier result than fresh ones, and you will not need ice at all.
  • Adding a handful of spinach is completely undetectable in flavor but turns the color a murky brownish green, so brace yourself visually.
  • Substitute orange juice for a quarter of the milk if you want a bright citrus lift that changes the whole personality of the drink.
03 -
  • Layer liquids first, then soft ingredients, then frozen fruit on top to help your blender pull everything down smoothly.
  • If the smoothie tastes too tart, a tiny pinch of salt balances the sweetness better than more sugar ever will.

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