Easy Blackberry Smoothie
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Published May 04, 2021, Updated Aug 24, 2021
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This easy blackberry smoothie can be made with fresh or frozen blackberries! It’s bright, refreshing and packed with protein.
It’s smoothie season! I love smoothies in the summer months. They’re so cool and refreshing and such an easy way to get a ton of nutrients in one drink!
As you can tell, this blackberry smoothie is the prettiest shade of purple! Sure there are lots of bright green smoothies, but this purple smoothie is extra gorgeous in my eyes.
I kept it simple with this smoothie recipe – just fruit, Greek yogurt, almond milk and a couple drops of stevia or another natural sweetener for added sweetness. You’re going to love how easy it is to whip up!
Added bonus: blackberries have impressive health benefits. They’re high in fiber and a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese.
Blackberry Smoothie Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this smoothie:
- fresh blackberries – look for bright, deep colored berries that aren’t crushed or moldy. Frozen blackberries also work!
- frozen banana – frozen banana gives smoothies the best texture. Tip: peel the banana before you freeze it so you don’t have to try to scrape the peel off while frozen!
- plain Greek yogurt – I like using full-fat Greek yogurt but you can use any percentage of fat you like. You can also use a dairy-free yogurt if needed.
- ice – this makes the smoothie extra cold and an icy texture.
- unsweetened almond milk – I prefer almond milk, but any milk will work here.
- liquid stevia – you just need a few drops to sweeten this smoothie. You can also use another liquid sweetener like monkfruit, maple syrup or honey.
Optional Variations
- Flaxseeds or chia seeds – add healthy fats, protein and fiber with the addition of seeds!
- Protein powder – I love adding protein powder for an extra protein boost… especially if I’m enjoying this smoothie on it’s own for a meal or snack. I use Nuzest vanilla protein in this smoothie!
- No banana – I know some of you don’t like bananas! This smoothie is still delicious without a banana. I recommend adding in 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries or frozen mango if you skip the banana.
- Dairy-free – If you are looking for a dairy-free or vegan option, I recommend using a dairy-free yogurt! You should be able to find a variety of options at your local grocery store.
How to Prep in Advance
Did you know that you can prep smoothies in advance? I like to make pre-prepped smoothie packs (kind of like Daily Harvest does) so all you have to do is dump the smoothie ingredients into the blender along with a liquid and you’ve got a delicious meal or snack in seconds. Here’s what I would do:
- Measure out blackberries and banana and place into an airtight container along with the ice cubes. I like using Stasher bags for this! Place in the freezer.
- When you’re ready for your smoothie, dump the berries, banana and ice cubes into a blender along with the Greek yogurt and almond milk.
- Blend and enjoy!
More Smoothie Recipes to Try:
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Orange Banana Smoothie
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
- Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
- Health Nut Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
If you make this blackberry smoothie be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting us know how it turned out for you. Your feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and our readers!
Blackberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/2 of a frozen banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cubes of ice
- 1/2-3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- a few drops of liquid stevia or other natural sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Blend: Place blackberries, banana, yogurt, ice cubes and 1/4 cup milk in blender and blend until fruit is pureed and ingredients are well combined.
- Taste: Taste and add stevia to sweeten as well as more milk to get the desired thickness (if necessary).
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- No banana – This smoothie is still delicious without a banana. I recommend adding in 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries or frozen mango if you skip the banana.
- Dairy-free – If you are looking for a dairy-free or vegan option, I recommend using a dairy-free yogurt!
- Stevia – feel free to sub with another liquid sweetener like maple syrup, honey or monkfruit.
- Flaxseeds or chia seeds – add healthy fats, protein and fiber with the addition of seeds!
- Protein powder – I love adding protein powder for an extra protein boost... especially if I'm enjoying this smoothie on it's own for a meal or snack. I use Nuzest vanilla protein in this smoothie!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Another great smoothie. I added some nut butter and cocoa nibs and it totally refueled me after a long walk this morning. Thank you
Ah yay! I love hearing this! So glad this smoothie was a hit, Teresa! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
This smoothie is great! Very refreshing on a hot day. I love that it’s a little more “simple” because the taste of the blackberries really shine!
Woo!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Kaitlin! Thanks for trying it and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
Loving this! So fresh and creamy 🙂 I’ll certainly repeat it.
Yay! I love hearing that, Magda! So glad this smoothie was a success. Thanks for the review!!
Love this recipe! And the color is so beautiful. I tried it with dairy free yogurt as well and it was delicious.
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Danielle!! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Amazing recipe! I used frozen blackberries which was refreshing. Perfect for the warmer months!
Woo!! So glad this smoothie was a hit. Thanks so much for the review and star rating! I really appreciate it!
I enjoyed this easy smoothie. I did add a little stevia because my blackberries were quite tart.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this blackberry smoothie, Joy! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
what can you substitute for banana’s. I absolutely cant stand the taste of them.
I share ideas for no banana above! I recommend adding in 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries or frozen mango if you skip the banana.
I had a bunch of blackberries that we picked this summer in the freezer and I wanted to use them up. I Googled a recipe and found this one! It’s delicious. Quick, easy and tasty. My kids love it too!
Aw yay! So pumped this smoothie was a hit, Liane! Thanks so much for trying it out and coming back to leave a review and star rating. It means so much to me!
How do you get all the blackberries seeds out?
Hi, Bonnie. I typically just drink them! They don’t bother me and add a texture to the smoothie. However, you can sieve the smoothie through a fine-mesh strainer if you’d prefer to remove the seeds before consuming. I hope that helps!
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