Not only are berries sweet, but they are also rich in vitamins and antioxidants that nourish the body and boost your immune system.
More importantly, they reduce the body's oxidative stress significantly and improve the blood sugar and insulin response.
You can easily blend a few healthy berry smoothies in the comfort of your own home, with ingredients available at your nearest grocery store, or simply use a SmoothieBox Berry smoothie mix and let us pick, peel, chop and portion for you.
Here's a step-by-step guide to some of our favorite healthy berry smoothie recipes.
Recipe 1: Blueberry Smoothie
Did you know that blueberries contain the pigment anthocyanin that gives the berries their distinctive blue color, which also provides most of the health benefits in your smoothie?
Try out this healthy berry smoothie recipe anytime of day for a delicious health-boosting meal.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Smoothie Serving: 2 glasses
Ingredients
•Two tablespoons flax seeds or 1/4 cup of oats (optional)
•2 cups frozen blueberries
•1/4 cup of almond butter
•2 cups of water or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
•1 1/2 cups of frozen bananas (about 4-5 bananas)
•2 teaspoons of maple syrup (optional)
Prep Instructions
• Mix all the ingredients in a blender and blend on low, then gradually increase the blending speed until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
• Add more almond milk to the desired consistency and serve in 2 glasses.
Recipe 2: Raspberry Pineapple Mint Smoothie
Whether as a pre-workout energy boost or a healthy breakfast, you will enjoy every sip of this berry smoothie.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Smoothie Serving: 1 glass
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons canned coconut milk fat
• 3-5 fresh mint leaves
Prep Instructions
• Blend all the ingredients until smooth and consistent
• Chill for 10 minutes
• Serve and enjoy
Recipe 3: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A nice, cool strawberry banana smoothie is the perfect energy boost that you can drink while on the go, after a long working day, or even as a healthy treat for your family. Here's a guide to making this delicious smoothie.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Smoothie Serving: 3 glasses
Ingredients
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 2 bananas
• 1 1/2 cup frozen blackberries
• 1 1/2 chilled almond milk
• 1/2 cup chilled Greek Yogurt
Prep Instructions
• Blend all the ingredients for 3-5 minutes
• Serve immediately
• Top with fresh blackberries
Recipe 4: Orange Raspberry Pineapple Smoothie
You can drink this smoothie as part of your detox or workout diet. This nutrient-rich diet actively contributes to clear skin, regulates your blood sugars, improves your immune system, and effectively reduces the risk of various medical conditions such as heart diseases.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Smoothie Serving: 3 glasses
Ingredients
• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 2 cups orange juice
• 3 cups frozen raspberries
Prep Instructions
• Chill the orange juice, pineapple chunks, and strawberries for 15-20 minutes
• Blend until smooth for 3-5 minutes
• Serve
Recipe 5: Green Blueberry and Strawberry Smoothie
This healthy berry smoothie recipe is full of fiber and nutrients that nourish your body and leave you refreshed all day. You can experiment with optional add-ins such as coconut oil or thick cream.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Smoothie Serving; 2 glasses
Ingredients
• 2 or 3 leafy greens like spinach or baby spinach
• A spoonful of Chia seeds
• A pinch of Cocoa Powder
• A spoonful of peanut butter
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup almond milk
Prep Instructions
• Blend until smooth for 3 minutes
• Chill in freezer for 15 minutes
• Serve in 2 glasses