This frozen mixed berry smoothie recipe is made with frozen berries, ripe banana, milk, creamy Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of honey, blended into a naturally sweet, thick smoothie that tastes like a treat!
I’ve tested many smoothies over the years, trying to win my kids over, but none quite hit the mark…until this one.
This mixed berry banana smoothie is a kid-friendly drink that’s delicious, easy, and the perfect way to get in your servings of fruit!
Full of wholesome, uncomplicated ingredients, you won’t find any add-ins or fancy superfoods here. Just a classic mixed berry smoothie recipe that kids love and parents feel good about.
The Greek yogurt sneaks in a little protein, which parents will appreciate, but the kids are just in it for the taste!
Berry Banana Smoothie
Why You’ll Love This Berry Smoothie
- Ready in minutes. Great for a quick breakfast on busy mornings or an after-school snack!
- It’s tasty! The ripe banana and honey sweeten the smoothie naturally.
- Customizable. Use whichever frozen berries you have on hand.
Helpful Tools
- Blender – I just got this fancy blender system and am loving it but this mini smoothie blender would also work perfectly!
- Smoothie straws – my kids love the kind that let you scoop because this smoothie is thick enough to drink or spoon.
Ingredients for a Berry Smoothie
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe, why you need them, and possible substitutions. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card with measurements.
Jump- Frozen mixed berries: I love the blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry combination, but feel free to mix and match with your favorites. We like to get the large bag of Triple Berry Blend from Sam’s Club.
- Medium banana: A great way to use up the ripe banana fighting for its life on your counter!
- Greek yogurt: I use full-fat Greek yogurt, but non-fat Greek yogurt works too. It gives the smoothie a thick and creamy consistency.
- Milk and water: The amount can be adjusted to your desired consistency. Start with a little and work your way up as needed.
- Honey: For sweetness. This can also be adjusted as needed. I like to add a bit of extra sweetness because sometimes berries can be quite tart!
How to make a Berry Smoothie
This section shows you how to make this recipe, with process photos showing the steps to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Jump- Step One: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Adding the liquid first helps the blade move easily. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Step Two: Carefully (I say carefully, because sometimes thick smoothies can plop into your glass unexpectedly) pour the smoothie into your favorite glasses.
- Step Three: Serve right away. If it sits too long, it may start to settle and separate. If this happens, give it a stir until it’s frothy again. Enjoy with a spoon or a straw!
The Secret to a Thick and Creamy Berry Smoothie
- Use frozen berries. This gives the smoothie the best chance at a cold, creamy smoothie.
- Swap the flavors. Use mango, strawberries, peaches, pineapples, or blueberries instead.
- Ripe bananas. The riper they are the sweeter the smoothie will be.
- For a thicker smoothie, start with a splash of milk. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add more as needed.
- Freeze berries or bananas. If you have fresh fruit on its last leg, add it to the freezer to use for your next smoothie.
FAQs
You can use fresh or frozen berries in your smoothie. Frozen berries = thicker smoothie. If using fresh berries, you’ll want to add more ice to bulk it up.
Banana, mango, strawberries, pineapple, peaches.
Store berry smoothies in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Mason jars work great and the fuller the jar the better for less oxygen exposure. They’ll be a bit thinner as they sit and the ice melts.
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Mixed Berry Banana Smoothie
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- 1 medium banana
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides, if needed.1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 medium banana, ⅓ cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup ice, ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon honey
Notes
- I use Member’s Mark frozen mixed berries which is blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Swap in your favorite frozen fruit (pineapple, mango, peaches, strawberries, etc.).
- I use full fat Greek yogurt. Non-fat Greek yogurt can also be used.
- I use 2% Fairlife milk. Almond milk can be used.
- Water and milk can be adjusted as needed to get the smoothie to your favorite consistency (start with less for a thicker smoothie).
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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