Creamy Banana Blackberry Smoothie

Creamy and super quick banana blackberry smoothie!

It’s colorful, it’s thick, it’s delicious, what else could you want?

One of my favorite things about this smoothie is its dark purple color. 

I used frozen bananas, which gave the smoothie extra thickness and coolness to it.

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Blackberry Banana Smoothie Benefits

This weight loss blackberry smoothie offers an abundance of benefits, just like it does taste!

Here’s an overview: 

1. Rich in Antioxidants: Blackberries and lime juice are high in antioxidants, which help protect your cells from damage and support overall health.
2. Aids in Weight Loss: The combination of high fiber content and healthy fats can help promote satiety, reducing overall calorie intake throughout the day, which is beneficial for weight loss efforts.
3. High in Dietary Fiber: The fiber from bananas, blackberries, and chia seeds aids in digestion, helps maintain bowel health, and contributes to a feeling of fullness.
4. Heart Health Support: Omega-3 fatty acids from chia seeds are beneficial for heart health, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease.
5. Energy Boosting: The natural sugars in bananas and blackberries provide a quick energy boost, while fiber and healthy fats help maintain energy levels.
6. Hydration: Almond milk and the water content in the fruits contribute to hydration, which is important for overall health and well-being.
7. Supports Immune Function: Vitamin C from blackberries and lime juice aids the immune system function and boosts skin health.

Blackberry smoothies are not just delicious, they are so nutritious too!

You should also try my strawberry and blackberry smoothie, as well as this delicious blackberry smoothie bowl!

Smoothie Variations And Recipe Notes

Blackberries blend with many different ingredients. 

This means you can customize this smoothie as you please. For example, swap ingredients or add extra ingredients.

Here is a list of some variations I have personally tested and loved:

1. More Creaminess & Protein: If you are not avoiding dairy, you can add 1/2 cup of cottage cheese or a scoop of protein powder, for extra creaminess and protein.
2. Nut-Free: Swap the almond milk, or keep it, and add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Swap  the almond milk for oat or soy milk.
3. Citrus Twist: Instead of almond milk, use fruit juice, such as orange or apple juice.
4. Leafy Green Power: Incorporate a handful or two of leafy greens, such as kale. This additional add-in won’t impact the flavor.
5. Matcha Boost: If making this smoothie for breakfast, I recommend that you add 1/2 teaspoon of matcha powder!

Suitable Blenders For The Recipe:

Blender Type	Suitability
Nutribullet 600	✓
Vitamix Blender Propel 510	✓
BlendJet 4000mAh	x
Ninja Blender BL610	✓
Oster 6640 Blender	x
Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender	✓
AMZChef Blender 1800 W	✓
Wamife Blender	x

Do note, that you use fresh fruit instead of frozen, you can make the smoothie with all the blenders and models listed above.

Some of the blenders simply struggled to process the frozen fruit, without adding too much liquid. 

Recipe FAQs:

Can I Use Dairy Milk Instead Of Almond Milk In The Smoothie?

Yes, you can use dairy milk. Do note that if you do, the smoothie will not be suitable for a vegan diet.

I Don't Have Frozen Fruit - Can I Use Fresh?

You can absolutely use fresh fruit instead of frozen, but this means the smoothie will not come out as thick as mine did.

Can I Store The Blackberry Smoothie For Later?

Yes, you can! Blend the smoothie as directed, then pour it into a tumbler, portable bottle, or glass container, and refrigerate. Consume within 24 hours.

Save The Recipe For Later

If you don’t have the time to make the recipe now, don’t lose it, save it!

Pin it to your Pinterest, or copy and paste it somewhere for when you need it.