Berry banana smoothie is one of my favorite smoothies due to its awesome taste. This smoothie is not only delicious but also good for health. The most amazing thing about this smoothie is that it needs no sugar. The banana with its sweet flavor is fit to add sweetness to the berry banana smoothie. My younger brother also loves this yummy and healthy smoothie.

berry banana smoothie

One more thing about this berry banana smoothie recipe is that you can prepare this at any time of the year. The reason is that this recipe requires frozen fruit which is available around the year. I am sure that once you make this smoothie recipe you will love to make it again and again.

As bananas and berries are used to make this berry banana smoothie it is a good option for breakfast. Strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants that keep the body away from different diseases. These berries are also rich in vitamin C, fiber, and manganese. On the other hand, bananas also contain vitamin C, Potassium, vitamin B6, and manganese.


Ingredients for berry banana smoothie:

Mixed berries (two cups):

You can use your favorite berries but that must be frozen. You can take blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries mixed or can choose any one type.

Banana (pieces of one banana):

If you like a thick smoothie then take a frozen banana. But if you want a thin smoothie then take normal bananas.

Milk (two cups):

You can take dairy milk but can also take almond milk or coconut milk. I commonly use vanilla-flavored almond milk. Dairy milk is a rich source of calcium.

Yogurt (one cup):

If you like to add extra proteins to the berry banana smoothie then add yogurt. But choose Greek yogurt as it does not have any sour taste. Do not take flavored yogurt as it can alter the taste of a banana berry smoothie.

Ice cubes:

if you want a more refreshing chilled berry banana smoothie, then use ice cubes.


How to make a berry banana smoothie at home:

  1. Take the frozen berries and put them in the blender. Then add milk, yogurt, and frozen banana pieces.
  2. Blend all the ingredients to get a plain smoothie.
  3. Take glasses and add the ice cubes to the glasses. Then pour the delicious berry banana smoothie into the glasses.
  4. Add the slices of banana and berries on the top of each glass of smoothie as topping.


Tips for making the perfect berry banana  smoothie:

  • As have experience in making different flavored smoothies so here I am sharing some tips to make the perfect banana berry smoothie.
  • If you want to make a protein-rich smoothie then add protein powder. In that case, first, blend the milk with protein powder then add the remaining ingredients.
  • If you want a more nutrient-rich smoothie you can blend the almonds or pistachios along with other ingredients. But this will make the banana berry smoothie more heavy.
  • To make a more sweet berry banana smoothie, you can add extra sweetening agents. Dates are best for this purpose instead of using sugar.
  • You can have this healthy and yummy smoothie at breakfast to keep you full for a long time. It also takes little time to prepare this smoothie.
  • Do not add ice cubes to the whole jug of smoothie as this can spoil the rich taste of banana berry smoothie.
  • If you like some thick topping over the smoothie, add a layer of whipped cream and chocolate chips. 

Variations of berry banana smoothie:

If you do not like the banana taste in smoothie then use frozen mangoes.

To make some light smoothie you can skip the yogurt as it makes the banana berry smoothie thick and heavy.


FAQS:

Is it healthy to have a berry banana smoothie?

Yes as this smoothie is loaded with fruits, you can have this smoothie for your good health. To make it a healthy option do not add sugar or any other artificial sweetener. If you are weight conscious then take the low-fat milk to make a banana berry smoothie.

Can we have a berry banana smoothie daily?

Yes as you can eat fruits daily you can have a smoothie daily. But keep in mind that it should not loaded with fatty ingredients or sugar. 

Is it necessary to add milk to the berry banana smoothie?

No, it is totally your choice. If you do not want to add milk then use water and fruits. But milk adds more deliciousness to the smoothie.

In how much time I can prepare a banana berry smoothie?

It takes just 7 to 8 minutes to make a perfect and delicious smoothie for you and your guests. 

Can I store the banana berry smoothie?

Yes, you can store this smoothie in a sealed container. But keep it in the fridge for just one day. After this, the taste of the smoothie will become sour due to the added yogurt.

Is a banana berry smoothie suitable for weight loss?

Berries are good for lowering the body's cholesterol level.  So this smoothie is good. You can have it for weight loss. You can also replace this light smoothie with a heavy meal. In this way you can you can spend a long time without having to intake too many calories.

Can kids have berry banana smoothie?

Yes, you can serve this berry banana smoothie to the kids for more than two years. As kids younger than two years are unable to digest this heavy smoothie. But if you still want to give them a healthy meal, then keep the smoothie as thin as possible. Also, use a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds of berries and bananas from the smoothie.


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References:

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/berry_banana_smoothie/

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014237-homemade-banana-berry-smoothie