If you hate green smoothies, you might like this one.
Out of the Perrys in our household, I'm the last to embrace the green smoothie. After making these for a couple of years now, my husband never gave up on me and managed to find a concoction that I like.
That's love.
Calling this smoothie a "green" smoothie is a stretch because it isn't even green, but it has spinach in it. So it's a green smoothie to me.
Why I love this Frozen Berry Smoothie
This Frozen Berry Smoothie is the perfect blend of refreshing flavors from a mix of berries. It's quick and easy to make, making it ideal for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Plus, it's loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, offering a healthy and delicious choice.
Berry Smoothie Recipe Ingredients
- Strawberries (Frozen)
- Blueberries Frozen)
- Carrot
- Fresh baby spinach
- Almond milk or coconut milk
- Pomegranate juice
How to Make a Berry Smoothie
- Combine all ingredients in a large plastic cup or a wide-mouth quart-size mason jar.
- Blend with an immersion blender, adding more juice or water, if you find it's too thick.
Berries Smoothie Variations
Leave out the juice: If juice isn’t your thing, simply replace the liquids with water or milk.
Sweeter version: Add some honey or cinnamon powder for natural sweetness.
Fibrous version: Add some flaxseeds or chia seeds for extra fiber.
Protein version: Add your favorite protein powder.
What to Serve With this Frozen Berry Smoothie Recipe
Smoothies are a great on-the-go breakfast or snack, and they can also complement your usual meal.
Fun Ways to Serve
Smoothie Bowl: This smoothie would make a great base for a smoothie bowl. Add some granola, fresh fruit, shredded coconut, and nuts or seeds.
Sorbet: Enjoy it as is with a spoon for a sorbet-like experience, or pour the smoothie into an ice cream machine to make a proper sorbet!
How to store
Mason jars are perfect for keeping your smoothie fresh, though I recommend drinking it right away! You can store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
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Berries Smoothie
This was the first "green" smoothie that I could sort of like. It's sweet and a great starter for those who are reluctant to drink veggie-based smoothies.
Ingredients
- 3-4 frozen strawberries
- about 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 large carrot, cut into 3-4 pieces
- a couple handfuls of fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup almond milk or coconut milk
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large plastic cup or a wide-mouth quart-size mason jar. Blend with an immersion blender, adding more juice or water, if you find it's too thick.
Notes
Nat's Notes:
1. If you don't have an immersion blender, go buy one. You'll love it. You can also use a regular blender for this, but you'll end up using a lot more liquid to get it to blend (unless your berries aren't frozen).
2. Feel free to play with the fruits and vegetables in this. You can also add coconut milk (which is fantastic, by the way) or protein powder.
3. My husband likes adding fresh ginger and some fresh lemon juice to his. I'm not digging that yet.
4. I updated this recipe and replaced the cup of pomegranate juice with a cup of almond/coconut milk and just a splash of pomegranate juice. Juice has loads of sugar, yo.
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