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Easy Berry Smoothie

breakfast· drinks· Easter· smoothies· snacks· Summertime Favorites
May 21, 2020

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Easy Berry Smoothie – With only three ingredients, this is the easiest berry smoothie you’ll ever make!

Glass of Easy Berry Smoothie with a strawberry stuck on the rim

Today’s recipe is inspired by a new man in my life. He’s currently growing in my belly and is craving tons of fruit right now.

That’s right – I’m pregnant! I’m about 4 months along with a baby boy who is due this Fall. He wasn’t a COVID baby since I found out I was pregnant right before the pandemic began. But I’ve basically been living this entire pregnancy in isolation so it sure feels like he was!

Throughout my pregnancy, I have been obsessed with fruit, much like I was when I was pregnant with Lucy. So I’ve been making a lot of homemade mocktails and smoothies to satisfy the craving.

In the past, homemade smoothies were off-putting to me because they required a lot of ingredients and just didn’t come out the same as they would at a smoothie shop. But since smoothies can be so expensive (and I’m too nervous/lazy to go anywhere), I was determined to find the right recipe for an easy homemade smoothie.

And by golly, I think I did it! Here is my super Easy Berry Smoothie!

Glass of Easy Berry Smoothie next to a bowl of raspberries and blackberries
Easy Berry Smoothie topped with a whole strawberry next to a bowl of berries
Glass of Easy Berry Smoothie with a whole strawberry in the glass

Elements of a great smoothie

A great smoothie needs to have these key elements:

  • Smooth, yet thick
  • Sweet, yet no added sugar
  • Great flavor

Sounds simple enough, right? Well, you’ll be surprised on how hard it was for me to figure out the right balance of ingredients to achieve all three. I’d add too many frozen ingredients and not enough liquid, which resulted in an icy smoothie. Other times, I’d add just dairy and frozen fruit and would need to add some honey to make it taste good. I just couldn’t get it right.

Until now.

Now, I’ve finally got the perfect mix of ingredients to make the best smoothie any of us have ever had.

Ingredients in this smoothie

For this smoothie, I only needed three ingredients to make it taste so wonderful. That’s right – just three!! Let’s break them down, shall we?

  • A super ripe banana – This gives the smoothie the creamy texture and sweet flavor it needs. But it has to be ripe! No green bananas here or else the flavor will be chalky and bland
  • Frozen berries – The frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice and keeps the flavor of the smoothie on point.
  • Milk – This is what helps the smoothie blend together. If you use yogurt, the smoothie is still too thick. It has to be milk! I’ve also done it with fresh orange juice and the smoothie just gets too tart. Milk is the liquid of choice here.
Bowl of raspberries and blackberries

Tips & Tricks

  1. Since there is no added sugar in this smoothie, it’s so important that the banana you use is ripe. Ripe bananas are naturally sweet so they help mellow out the tart berries in this smoothie.
  2. When mixing the smoothie, make sure to put the milk and banana at the bottom of the blender pitcher. This will ensure the smoothie blends easily without stalling out.
Print Recipe

Easy Berry Smoothie

Servings: 2 smoothies

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana (the more spots, the better!)
  • 1 cup skim milk (or other milk of choice)
  • 2 cups frozen mixed berries

Instructions

  • Peel banana and break in half. Add to bottom of a blender pitcher. Add milk and mixed berries to the pitcher. Cover pitcher and blend on high (or on smoothie setting) for about 1 minute. The longer you blend, the creamier the smoothie gets.
  • Pour into two glasses and enjoy!

Notes

*The riper the banana, the sweeter the smoothie
*Any frozen fruit can be used in this recipe. Peaches and berries make a great smoothie, too!

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Easy Berry Smoothie photo collage

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Comments

  1. Heidy says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    Easy Berry Smoothie With only three ingredients? That’s awesome in my book and I cannot wait to try this recipe. Happy New Year!

    Reply
  2. Veronika Sykorova says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:17 pm

    You can never go wrong with a berry smoothie! Made this for breakfast today. So delicious!

    Reply
  3. Nicoletta says

    January 10, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    First of all, congratulations! Then, thus smoothie couldn’t be easier, with just three ingredients. It has s wonderful creaminess and is totally delicious.

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    January 10, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    This berry smoothie is something we like to make around the summer and this is a new way to make it, which I am excited about! I love how colourful and vibrant it looks. Thank you for sharing this recipe, it looks delicious!

    Reply
  5. Leslie says

    January 10, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    I am so ready for a refreshing berry smoothie like this! It’s been so long! This is such a great way to boost your immunity! LOVE!

    Reply
  6. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    January 9, 2021 at 11:19 pm

    This is EXACTLY what I need to get me out of this winter blah weather slump and get on the summer sun train! It looks so refreshing and such a perfect way to start off your day!

    Reply
  7. Marisa F. Stewart says

    January 9, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    Congratulations on your pregnancy! I already made a resolution that this year I would increase my fruit intake while eliminating high calorie foods. The berry smoothie was perfect. I had it after I worked out this afternoon — it tasted great and it really helped with the Hangries. I’ll be making more smoothies in the future.

    Reply
  8. rachel says

    January 7, 2021 at 12:40 am

    This looks and sounds SO good!

    Reply
  9. Marta says

    January 6, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    This smoothie was delicious, full of flavor and a great start to my day. I don’t eat as much fruit as I should and this will help me fix that. Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Adriana says

    January 5, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    Berry smoothies with milk and banana are the best! I am on a smoothie diet, so that I will be adding this to my meal plan.

    Reply
  11. HEATHER PERINE says

    January 5, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    Congrats!! That’s so exciting! And if you have to crave something how awesome is it that you’re craving fruit LOL. I’ve been making a lot of smoothies in quarantine so I can’t wait to try this simple 3 ingredient one 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sarah Althouse says

    January 5, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    Its hard to eat a ton of fruit so I love making smoothies too.

    Reply
  13. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    January 5, 2021 at 9:02 am

    What a great smoothie! You really cannot go wrong with lovely berries for breakfast!

    Reply
  14. Patricia Chamberlain says

    January 5, 2021 at 7:32 am

    This looks amazing! I need to make it for myself soon.

    Reply
  15. veenaazmanov says

    January 4, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    Amazing color and delicious combination. No breakfast could get better and interesting with this awesome smoothie treat.

    Reply
  16. Jo says

    January 4, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    So good and so easy!

    Reply
  17. Andrea Metlika says

    January 4, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    Now this is a smoothie for me to start my day with! Yummy!

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    January 4, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    This is my go-to smoothie recipe. My kids and I love it.

    Reply
  19. Jessie says

    January 4, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    I am saving this for my daughter she loves smoothies.

    Reply
  20. Beth says

    January 4, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    This looks so delicious and refreshing! My daughter is going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  21. Sarah Althouse says

    May 22, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    Yum! I’d probably even add some spinach to this!

    Reply
  22. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    May 22, 2020 at 6:48 am

    I love Berry Smoothies .. and all other smoothies for that matter.

    Reply
  23. Lisa Favre says

    May 22, 2020 at 6:06 am

    This smoothie is so bright and vibrant! I love the fact that it’s only three ingredients.

    Reply
  24. Julia says

    May 21, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    I loved this berry smoothie bowl, so delicious and done in no time! Thank you for sharing your recipe:)

    Reply
  25. Amber Myers says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    This looks so amazing! I just love smoothies and I can’t wait to try this one.

    Reply
  26. Matt Ivan says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    Love the colors of the smoothie and it’s so yummy!

    Reply
  27. Mirlene says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    This smoothie is so refreshing and Congrats on the soon to be new arrival! Such an exciting time!

    Reply
  28. Annissa says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    I love a good smoothie for breakfast and this looks like a great one! All of those colorful berries make it not only flavorful, but so nutritious!

    Reply
  29. Jeannette says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    You had me at ‘easy’. I love how this smoothie is made without any sugar, so it’s all naturally sweet! Such a great go-to recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  30. Heather says

    May 21, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    This is actually the smoothie that we make on a pretty regular basis! We use almond milk. So good!

    Reply

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