This healthy strawberry, blackberry and banana smoothie is ultra creamy and packed with amazing fruity flavors. Makes for a refreshing but also satisfying breakfast, mid-day snack or post-workout drink. Also, filled with good-for-you ingredients!
Smoothies are so amazing for starting the day just right and feeling energized! We absolutely love dessert smoothies, like strawberry and chocolate smoothies, especially our kids, or this banana chai smoothie that's amazing in the fall.
And this strawberry, blackberry and banana smoothie now often finds its way into our breakfast routine! It is so fresh, ultra-creamy (thanks to the frozen bananas) and it features lots of antioxidant-rich and vitamin-packed berries.
Also includes rolled oats and some chia seeds to make it more filling and higher in plant protein, plus you can use frozen berries so it can be made all year round. This is a super versatile smoothie recipe you can adapt to your needs and availabilities!
Let me know if you give it a try! ❤️
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❤️ What's to love about this smoothie
- Quick and easy to make, can be whipped up within 5 minutes
- Healthy: high-in-fiber and naturally sweetened
- Vibrant with bright flavors
- Great way to include more fruits in your diet
- Perfect as a healthy breakfast or mid-day satisfying snack
- Dairy-free, naturally gluten-free and fully plant-based
➡️ What are the benefits of strawberry and blackberry smoothies?
Smoothies are such a healthy way to start the day! They are quick and easy, but also, you can get a few portions of fruits right from the beginning of the day. This smoothie gets a ton the health benefits from berries, bananas, rolled oats and chia seeds:
- Berries: berries are packed with antioxidants, which limit oxidative stress in your body to help you fight diseases.
- Bananas: bananas are very rich in potassium, antioxidants and vitamins! Plus, bananas are naturally very sweet and will make your smoothie sweet without any added sugar!
- Rolled oats: oats are high in fiber and rich in many essential vitamins and minerals, making your smoothies thicker and more substantial. We love this smoothie as a full meal for breakfast, it is filling enough thanks to the added oats!
- Chia seeds: these tiny seeds are a superfood and particularly rich in fiber, omega-3 healthy fatty acids and high-quality plant-based protein. Chia seeds also absorb liquid easily making your smoothie thicker.
🗒 Ingredient list (+ substitutions)
- Frozen bananas: I highly recommend using frozen bananas as opposed to fresh bananas. They make smoothies so heavenly creamy and rich, that we even use them to make vegan chocolate milkshakes without ice cream! Simply buy more when grocery shopping, let them ripen on the counter and then peel them. Place them on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet and freeze for a few hours before transferring them to a large bag or container for longer storage.
- Fresh or frozen blackberries and strawberries: use fresh when in season, or freeze them the day before for an extra chilled smoothie.
- Rolled oats: choose old-fashioned rolled oats if you can, although quick oats are fine too. Oats add lots of nutrition and make the smoothie thicker and more filling.
- Plant-based milk: I like oat milk from Oatly for making smoothies, but any kind works well, such as almond milk or soy milk. Choose unflavored and unsweetened.
- Chia or hemp seeds: add healthy fats, extra fiber and protein too and it helps thicken the smoothie. Flax seeds would work too.
- Cinnamon: for flavoring, you can also use vanilla extract, a dash of cacao powder or simply omit it.
⭐️ Full list of ingredients down below in the recipe card!
🍽 How to make a strawberry, blackberry and banana smoothie
Step 1: In a blender, add the rolled oats and oat milk, then let them sit for 5-10 minutes.
Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients (frozen banana, berries, chia seeds and cinnamon).
Step 3: Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy right away!
⭐️ Detailed recipe down below in the recipe card!
💡 Tips
- I highly recommend using frozen fruits if possible. If you only have fresh berries, then you might want to start with less milk and add more as needed, since the smoothie will already be juicier. In any cases, you will need a frozen banana to reach a super creamy smoothie.
- Soaking the oats in the milk even for a few minutes will help create a smoothie texture that is smooth and creamy without a grainy feeling. Try not to skip that step!
- Avoid adding ice cubes whenever possible as this will dilute the flavors.
- This smoothie is naturally quite sweet, so I bet you won't need any added sweetener. If your fruits are on the sour side, especially the blackberries, then add a splash of maple syrup or a softened Medjool date.
🍴 Serving suggestion
Serve right away while still cold and frozen with a straw and top with fresh fruits and chia/hemp seeds.
If serving as a healthy dessert or mid-day snack, then garnish with coconut whipped cream.
You could also serve it as a smoothie bowl (check out this healthy strawberry banana smoothie breakfast bowl for inspiration and more details!). In that case, start with less milk to make it thicker. Pour in a bowl and top with granola, a drizzle of nut/seed butter, chia or hemp seeds and fresh fruits. Dig in with a spoon!
❓ FAQs
Smoothies are best when enjoyed right away. If you do have more than you can drink, then keep covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To serve, blend again quickly with a few ice cubes just to refresh it.
You can measure the frozen fruits, rolled oats and seeds ahead of time and store individual portions in your freezer in a small container. That way, you only have to throw the ingredients in the blender and add the milk.
You can boost the protein content by adding a scoop of plant-based protein powder, a tablespoon of peanut or almond butter or simply more seeds.
In my case, this makes for one larger portion, as it is often the only thing I eat in the morning. But it can also make for 2 smaller portions, especially if serving for kids or with toasts.
🌱 Other healthy berry smoothie recipes you might like
I hope you like this strawberry, blackberry and banana smoothie as much as we do! If you try it, please leave a comment below and rate the recipe to let me know how it was. Your feedback is so helpful!
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry, Blackberry and Banana Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup blackberries - fresh or frozen
- ½ cup strawberries - fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1½ cups plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the oats and plant-based milk in a blender and let it sir for 5-10 minutes. This will help soften the oats before blending.
- Then, add the rest of the ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- I highly recommend using frozen fruits if possible. If you only have fresh berries, then you might want to start with less milk and add more as needed, since the smoothie will already be juicier. In any cases, you will need a frozen banana to reach a super creamy smoothie.
- Avoid adding ice cubes whenever possible as this will dilute the flavors.
- This smoothie is naturally quite sweet, so I bet you won't need any added sweetener. If your fruits are on a sour side, especially the blackberries, then add a splash of maple syrup or a softened medjool date.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Everyone loved it Jess, thanks for your recipe!
I'm glad, thanks for taking the time to comment!