Posted Jun 17, 2020, Updated Jun 10, 2024 I drink a smoothie every morning. Starting my day with a healthy dose of fruits, protein and greens is just the best. This mixed berry smoothie is one of my favorites (along with this green smoothie, mango smoothie, and strawberry banana smoothie)! This banana berry smoothie is easy to make – and only takes 5 minutes to blend together. Plus it’s incredibly versatile. Add your favorite vanilla protein powder and a handful of greens to add some extra nutrients!
Berry Smoothie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are some notes about the ingredients in this banana berry smoothie, as well as possible substitutions.
Unsweetened almond milk. Any non-dairy milk works excellently in this recipe. I love using coconut milk for a tropical flavor. You can also use regular dairy milk! Frozen mixed berries. I always have a bag of mixed berries in my freezer to make this berry smoothie recipe! If you come across delicious fresh berries in the summer for a great price, you can always flash freeze them and then store them in an airtight container in the freezer. Frozen banana. If you’re don’t prefer bananas, you could substitute another starchy food like avocado for creaminess, but you will likely need to add more honey/maple syrup to achieve the proper sweetness. Vanilla extract. You can simply leave out the vanilla, but I love the rich flavor it adds to this frozen berry smoothie. Honey. Maple syrup or agave can be used in place of honey. If your berries are extra-sweet you can omit the sweetener altogether. Vanilla protein powder (optional). I love adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder to my smoothies for a protein boost that keeps me full longer. Orgain Vanilla Bean Protein Powder is my favorite – I always have it stocked in my pantry. Frozen Spinach (optional). If you want to make this a green berry smoothie, simply add some frozen spinach, kale, etc. This is optional!
How to Make a Mixed Berry Smoothie
We’ll walk through this berry smoothie recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video. Once you’ve gathered your ingredients and have your Vitamix ready, add all the ingredients in the order listed in this berry smoothie recipe. It’s important to add the almond milk first to ensure a smooth and even blend.
Blend
Next it’s time to blend! Begin blending on low speed and slowly increase it to high speed. Blend on high speed for about 50 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps of unblended ingredients. Note: If you have a blender with a “smoothie” setting, you can simply secure the lid, press the smoothie button, and let the blender do the work for you.
Serve
Pour the blended berry smoothie into 2-4 glasses and enjoy! If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
