This Berry Smoothie Recipe is the perfect way to start your day!
I love this berry smoothie recipe. It is so quick and simple to make, yet BIG on flavor and nutrition. You get all the wholesome goodness of nature’s deliciously sweet mixed berries, calcium and protein from Greek yogurt and milk, and the spectacular benefits of chia seeds, which we will discuss in the next section.
I like to let the smoothie sit in the blender for two to three minutes before I taste it. That gives the chia seeds time to absorb the moisture, and I can determine if more milk is needed if the mixture gets too thick. The nice thing about making smoothies at home is that you can customize them to the consistency you like.
Smoothies are an excellent option for breakfast, lunch, or snacks. I sometimes make them in the evening in place of dessert. If you want to increase the protein content, check out this Protein Shake recipe.
Benefits Of Adding Chia Seeds To Smoothies
Chia seeds have many benefits, especially when added to smoothies. You may have seen recipes for chia pudding before, and the reason is that chia seeds are an excellent thickening agent. They can absorb up to 12 times their weight in water or other liquids, making them ideal for improving the consistency of your smoothie.
More importantly, adding chia seeds to this berry smoothie provides omega-3 fatty acids similar to ground flaxseed. These tiny powerhouse seeds are also an excellent fiber source, helping you feel full longer. Two tablespoons of chia seeds contain over 4 grams of protein, 14% of the daily value (DV) of calcium, 12% of the DV of iron and zinc, 20% of the DV of phosphorus, 15% of the DV of vitamin B1, 16% of the DV of vitamin B3, and 23% of the DV of magnesium.
FAQs & Tips
How Do I Store Leftovers?
You can refrigerate your smoothie in a glass jar or another airtight container for up to 2 days. Remember to shake or re-blend it before drinking. You can freeze your smoothie for up to 1 month, defrosting it overnight in the fridge before shaking or re-blending.
Other Great Smoothie Flavor Options
There is no limit to smoothie combinations, including tropical flavors that utilize fruits such as pineapple, mango, kiwi, and papaya. You can also enhance those flavors with coconut milk and yogurt. One of our family favorites is a peanut butter banana smoothie that combines the creaminess of peanut (or any nut or seed butter) with frozen bananas.
How To Make A Non-Dairy Smoothie
You can use any non-dairy or plant-based yogurt and milk in this recipe. It will still taste great and provide excellent nutrition. I like to use products with no added sweeteners, allowing me to control the sweetness level.
Can I Add Other Ingredients To This Smoothie?
You can add anything you like to smoothies. I often add protein or collagen powder to mine. Ground flaxseeds, uncooked oats, hemp seeds, spinach, avocado, kale, nut butter, unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder, and other fruit are excellent options.
Serving Suggestions
My daughter loves deviled eggs, and serving a few with a berry smoothie provides a well-rounded breakfast. Some of our favorite recipes include Keto Deviled Eggs and Avocado Deviled Eggs, which provide the added nutritional boost of avocados.
If you enjoy morning smoothies but would like a different change of pace with a similar nutritional profile, try this Açaí Bowl Recipe that can also include chia seeds.
Berry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup milk any variety
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Place the frozen mixed berries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and chia seeds into a blender.
- Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more milk and blend again.
- Once smooth, pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
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