Mixed Berry Smoothie

Need a nice change of pace from a breakfast of eggs and bacon? This banana berry smoothie is the way to go! With mixed berries, pineapple and banana, this healthy breakfast is an excellent source of Vitamin C and antioxidants.

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Mixed Berry Smoothie with Banana

Smoothies are the easiest way to start the morning off on the right foot. Let's face it, there are just some mornings when standing over the stove to cook just does not sound appealing.

But breakfast is the most important meal of the day... you can't skip it! So whip out your Vitamix blender and make an easy breakfast smoothie.

Not only are smoothies a great breakfast on a busy morning, but they're a great mid-day pick me up too! You'll love this strawberry banana smoothie and you should also try a pineapple smoothie.

This healthy banana berry smoothie is a great sweet treat, without all of the sugar. So if you're craving something sweet for breakfast, try making this delicious smoothie or try any of my other smoothie recipes.

Why You'll Love this Smoothie Recipe

• This refreshing smoothie is packed with great nutrients that will fuel you well for a busy morning!
• You'll love this healthy breakfast option if you are working hard on weight loss or simply focusing more on healthy eating.
• There is no sugar in this mixed berry smoothie, so it's perfect for the whole family! The natural sweetness of all the fruit is the perfect balanced breakfast.

Ingredients

You only need six simple ingredients to make this easy smoothie:

• mixed berries
• pineapple
• banana
• almond milk
• Greek yogurt
• spinach

Bonus: If you have leftover mixed berries, you can make Mixed Berry Muffins - my fave!

Substitutions and Variations

You can substitute the almond milk for any other dairy alternative you prefer. Some alternative options include coconut milk, oat milk or cashew milk. You can also use dairy milk if you'd like!

Make this mixed berry smoothie completely dairy free by replacing the Greek yogurt with coconut milk yogurt or almond milk yogurt.

Swap the spinach for kale or any other leafy greens you like!

Add a handful of chia seeds, flax seeds or hemp seeds to this banana berry smoothie to increase the nutrient content. You can also add a scoop or two of your favorite unflavored protein powder for extra protein.

Toss in a spoonful of smooth peanut butter or homemade almond butter to add a protein kick to this smoothie. Remember that this may alter the smoothie's flavor a bit.

How to Make a Mixed Berry Smoothie

When you make any smoothie recipe, be sure you're starting with a clean blender.

I have a whole blog post with the best tips and tricks on how to clean a blender so that you always get the best out of your blender!

Once your blender is clean, you can get started:

Place the clean blender pitcher on the blender base and make sure it locks in securely.

Pour 1½ cups of almond milk and a ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt into the blender first.

Then, add in your spinach, kale or any other leafy green you've chosen for this banana berry smoothie recipe.

Next, layer the frozen mixed berries, frozen pineapples and frozen banana in the blender pitcher.

Hot Tip: You don't have to buy frozen bananas from the store! Save all of your ripe bananas, or buy fresh while they're on sale, and learn how to freeze bananas so that you can use them in tons of different smoothie recipes.

Blend everything together until smooth, about five minutes.

Then, pour your delicious smoothie into glasses, add a straw, and enjoy!

Madison's Pro Smoothie Tip:

To make sure you are maxing out the capabilities of your high speed blender in order to yield a smoothie with a great and delicious consistency, always load up your blender pitcher in the following order:

1. liquids first (this includes yogurt too!)
2. then soft fruits or vegetables
3. then greens
4. then frozen fruits and ice
5. any powders on top

How to Store a Banana Berry Smoothie

There are so many ways to easily store leftovers from a smoothie recipe. Depending on when you want to drink your leftover smoothie, there are a few great options on how to store it.

I have a whole post about how to store leftover smoothie, but here's a quick summary:

• Freezer: You can pour your smoothie into ice cube trays or popsicle molds and freeze it. Then let it thaw, or add it to a blender with milk and drink up! Alternatively, you can do the same by freezing your smoothie in zip-top bags and laying them flat in the freezer.
• Fridge: Store leftover smoothie in mason jars or another airtight container, and give it a good shake when you're ready to drink it.
• Freeze ingredients: If you're a fan of a fresh smoothie, you can still make things easier on yourself by freezing the ingredients for your smoothies. Measure out the ingredients for your smoothie, place them in zip-top bags or ice cube trays, and they're ready to pop in the blender as needed!

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