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Frozen blueberries, raspberries and blackberries combine with wholesome ingredients to create this creamy, protein-packed breakfast smoothie! This recipe is banana-free and ready in just 5 minutes.
Recipe features
- Diet Features: Gluten Free, Nut Free, and easy to customize to make vegan (just use vegan yogurt!)
- Packed with only 6 wholesome, antioxidant-rich ingredients
- More than 20 grams of protein (no protein powder!)
- Easy to customize and double up
It’s smoothie season here at Chef Elliot! If you like my Banana-Free Ginger Peach Smoothie and Lemon Blueberry Smoothie, you’re sure to love this one.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Triple berry blend: I use a Publix “triple pod” frozen bag made up of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Strawberries or even cherries would work here too. Use ⅓ cup of each berry if making your own blend.
- The yogurt creates a creamy, protein-rich base. Choose plain Greek yogurt to limit added sugars, or choose a berry-flavored yogurt. Replace it with your favorite dairy-free yogurt to make it vegan. Soy yogurt and pea protein yogurt are generally higher in protein than almond or coconut yogurt.
- The orange juice adds sweetness and brightness to the smoothie. I like the Pulpy OJ for the extra fiber, but you can pick whichever you like best. When I first tried this recipe I used soy milk and it didn’t fit. Orange juice turned out to be the ingredient that ties it all together!
- Hemp hearts add healthy fats and proteins. They blend very easily into the smoothie. You can omit them if you don’t have any. Ground flax seeds and chia seeds are great substitutes or additions.
- Sunflower butter adds protein and healthy fats that make the smoothie more filling. This is an allergy-free seed butter that’s neutral enough to pair well with berries (and peaches!). If substituting, choose a neutral nut butter like cashew.
- Spinach it’s virtually unnoticeable here. I use fresh spinach but a handful of frozen ones (about ½ cup) are fine too. Kale is also a great option.
Tips and variations from the experts
- Frozen fruit vs fresh fruit: Always use frozen fruit to avoid watering down your smoothie.
- How to freeze your berries: Rinse fresh berries to remove any debris. Let air dry, then transfer to a cutting board. Do not stack. Place the cutting board in the freezer until your berries are frozen. This shouldn’t take more than 2-3 hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Other fruit options: cherries, mango or banana would work well in this recipe. Add extra orange juice or milk of choice to thin out as needed.
- Learn more about how to make satisfying smoothies in my smoothie topping guide.
Recipe FAQ
I advise against making smoothies ahead of time because they lose their frostiness when frozen fruit thaws in the refrigerator.
Instead, add the frozen berries, spinach and hemp hearts to a container and freeze. This way, when you’re ready to make your smoothie, you can make it faster without compromising the texture.
Decidedly! Double all ingredients and blend as you would a single serving. You can even triple or quadruple it if you have a big enough blender.
Add healthy fats and proteins, not just frozen fruit. Healthy fats like nut and seed butters slow down digestion which helps keep you fuller longer.
Add yogurt for extra protein and always use milk (non-dairy or otherwise) instead of water. You can add a scoop of protein powder for even more protein.
Fiber-rich ingredients like spinach and berries also make for a more balanced smoothie.
Smoothies are very healthy if you watch out for too much added sugar. Because fruit is so naturally sweet, you can choose plain yogurt and unsweetened plant-based milk to limit added sugars. Add liquid sweeteners such as agave or maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time.
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Triple berry smoothie
Balanced, banana-free fruit smoothie made with just 6 healthy ingredients.
Portions: 1 large smoothie or 2 small ones
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to your blender: frozen berries, orange juice, fresh spinach, hemp hearts, yogurt, sunflower seed butter. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Add an extra splash of orange juice or milk of your choice as needed for thinning. Enjoy cold.
Notes
- Triple Berry: I use a Publix “triple pod” frozen bag made up of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Strawberries or even cherries would work here. Use ⅓ cup of each berry if making your own blend.
- Spinach: You can omit or use 1/2 cup frozen spinach if you like. Kale works too.
- Hemp hearts add healthy fats and proteins and blend very easily into the smoothie. You can omit them if you don’t have any, or replace them with equal amounts of ground flaxseed or chia seeds.
- Sunflower butter adds protein and healthy fats that make the smoothie more filling. If substituting, choose a neutral nut butter like cashew butter.
Serving: 1great smoothieCalories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 26gFat: 17gSaturated fats: 2gTrans fats: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 958mgFiber: 6gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 3472UIC vitamin: 137mgSoccer: 266mgIron: 5mg
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