Fresh Berry Spring Smoothie
A quick and easy smoothie blending fresh or frozen mixed berries with creamy Greek yogurt, banana, and a splash of lemon juice for a bright, refreshing energy boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla-flavored)
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup almond milk (or any milk; dairy-free preferred)
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Measure out 1 ½ cups of mixed berries (fresh or thawed if frozen). Peel the ripe banana and break it into chunks.
- Juice fresh lemon to get 1 tablespoon ready.
- Place berries, banana, ¾ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup almond milk, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the blender.
- Add 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter, then sprinkle in 1 teaspoon chia seeds if using.
- Blend starting on low speed and gradually increase to high for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until smooth with no large chunks.
- Check consistency: if too thick, add almond milk by tablespoons and pulse again; if too thin, add more berries or frozen banana.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as desired.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses. Optionally chill in fridge for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use ripe banana for best sweetness and texture. Start blending with liquid at the bottom to avoid air pockets. Adjust thickness by adding more milk or frozen fruit. Lemon juice brightens flavor without added sugar. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 24 hours; stir before drinking. Avoid freezing blended smoothie to prevent icy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 8
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