Try this 4 ingredient mixed berry smoothie made with almond milk, which is naturally sweet and refreshing for on-the-go breakfast or mid-day snack.
It is one of the healthy smoothies that get ready in 5 minutes and refined sugar-free. Loaded with three types of berries (that is why called triple berry smoothie), chia seeds for healthy fats, and banana for sweetener.
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Consuming 100-150 gram of seasonal fruits are a part of my daily macro count. Making this berry smoothie makes a great snack and if I add 1 scoop of whey then it is a complete healthy breakfast smoothie.
Why you will love triple berry smoothie
I love this thick and creamy mixed berry smoothie, as it is filling, refreshing and so satisfying. This nutritious healthy smoothie is my go-to afternoon snack or anytime between the meals.
Made with 4 ingredients this simple, quick n easy berry smoothie, provides micronutrients and healthy fats coming from chia seeds. Mixed berry smoothie with almond milk is
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Refined sugar-free
- Naturally sweet
- Kids-approved
- Whole30
- Macro friendly
Ingredients & notes
Please check the recipe card for full ingredient list and measurements
- Mixed berries- Most of the time I prefer to use fresh ingredients and so using fresh berries in this smoothie. But have tried with frozen berries medley from Costco which also worked beautifully for this recipe. I end up getting an ice cream like texture with frozen fruits.
- Almond milk- It is already low in calories, dairy-free, light, and unsweetened. Any other plant-based milk will also work great. Coconut milk gives coconut flavor so use it if you prefer.
- Banana- It works great to add sweetness to smoothies. I wanted to add whey protein but my berry smoothie was already enough sweet to my taste.
- Chia seeds- It added some healthy fats plus chia seeds are filling. They keep you full for some time.
There is no hard n fast rule when it comes to measuring ingredients. Use any combination & proportions of berries and go ahead with the recipe.
Adds-on
There are few more ways to make this breakfast berry smoothie, these options just add extra nutrients in addition to the original smoothie recipe.
- Protein powder- You can add any protein powder as per diet restrictions. Which will add extra protein anywhere from 20 gram to 30 gram extra to this smoothie. My plain berry smoothie was already enough sweet due to which I skipped adding it.
- Nut butter- Adding nut butter is a great idea for healthy fats. Which will make this smoothie Paleo & whole 30 approved.
- Nuts- Same as adding nut butter.
- Sweetener- If you want to make a smoothie without adding a banana then add 3 tsp of honey or maple syrup or agave syrup. 2 Tsp of stevia or monks fruit will also work.
- Yogurt- You can add ⅓ cup of greek yogurt to make it thick and get few grams of protein extra.
- Spinach- To make it fiber-rich add 1 cup of spinach. However, my kids are fussy over the green color smoothies.
How to make dairy-free berry smoothie
Making this breakfast smoothie is so easy, just add everything to the blender and blend.
Prepare the fruits
To start with, first clean and wash all the berries. Use 1 tbsp of vinegar in 4 cups of water and soak all berries for 2-3 minutes. Drain all the water and now berries are ready to use.
Add in blender
Now add mixed berries, banana, almond milk & chia seeds in a high-speed blender and blend till smooth & creamy texture (pic 1,2,3). Adjust the thickness as per liking. Add more milk if you want a thinner consistency.
Serve
Pour the smoothie into glasses and add toppings like strawberry, blueberry, or blackberry (pic 4). You can even add crushed dry fruit on top before serving. However, these toppings are completely optional.
Enjoy this healthy breakfast mixed berry smoothie with almond milk.
Tips & FAQ's
- Use any combination of berries and any proportion of them. Berries taste great in both ways.
- Add protein powder as per dietary restriction to get the max benefit from this smoothie.
Using frozen fruits will make this berry smoothie, chilled, thick, and icy. With fresh berries, you may have to add 1 cup of ice.
Serving & storing
My favorite way to consume it as soon as the blender stops. Simply poured in glasses, garnish as per choice, and sip.
The final smoothie can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. This quick berry smoothie is a freezer-friendly recipe and makes ahead.
You can add all the cut fruits in a zip lock bag in portions and store them in the freezer. Whenever required, just add frozen fruits along with other ingredients in the blender and blend.
For berries check my other berry recipes
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Recipe
Mixed Berry Smoothie With Almond Milk (Vegan, Whole 30)
Equipment
- High speed blender (I use ninja foodie blender))
Ingredients
- 2 cup mixed berries I used strawberry, blackberry, blueberry (300 gram)
- 2 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seed
- ½ banana almost 50 gram
Instructions
Prepare the fruits
- To start with, first clean and wash all the berries. Use 1 tbsp of vinegar in 4 cups of water and soak all berries for 2-3 minutes. Drain all the water and now berries are ready to use.
Add in blender & serve
- Now add mixed berries, banana, almond milk & chia seeds in a high-speed blender and blend till smooth & creamy texture (pic 1,2,3). Adjust the thickness as per liking. Add more milk if you want thinner consistency.Pour the smoothie into glasses and add toppings like strawberry, blueberry, or blackberry (pic 4). You can even add crushed dry fruit on top before serving.
Notes
- Use any combination of berries and any proportion of them. Berries taste great in both ways.
- Add protein powder as per dietary restriction to get the max benefit from this smoothie.
- The final smoothie can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- You can use frozen berries as well if fresh are not available.
- Extra add-on ingredients could be nut butter, nuts, sweetener, spinach, or yogurt. Just pick any one or two of them and add while blending.
Nutrition
Does it fit in your macros?
I drink my berry smoothie without guilt, being on a 1710 calories plan, I drink 200 ml milk, 150-gram fruits every day. So this smoothie easily fits in my macros.
You can enjoy everything once you take care of calorie intake and counting macros. It is very crucial if you are on a fat loss journey.
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