Summer Berry Smoothie (Printable)

Quick, creamy blend of mixed berries, banana and almond milk for a bright, nutritious breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

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

02 - 1 medium banana, peeled

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

04 - 1 tablespoon pure honey or maple syrup (optional)

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)

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 handful of ice cubes for a thicker, colder smoothie, especially when using fresh rather than frozen berries.

03 - Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.

04 - Pause the blender, taste the smoothie, and add more honey or maple syrup if a sweeter result is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.

05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.

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It takes exactly five minutes from fridge to glass, which means you have zero excuse to skip breakfast ever again.
The natural sweetness of ripe berries and banana means you control exactly how much sweetener goes in, if any at all.

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Frozen berries will give you a much thicker, creamier smoothie than fresh ones, so freeze a big batch when berries are in season and cheap.
Over blending can actually make the smoothie warm from the motor heat, so stick to about one minute maximum.

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Freeze your bananas peeled and chopped in a bag so they are always ready to go, which makes morning blending dramatically faster.
Cut your frozen strawberries in half before blending to spare your blender motor and avoid those stubborn chunks that never seem to break down.