Blended Berries and Banana Smoothie
Whip up this refreshing Blended Berries and Banana Smoothie in minutes using frozen fruit from your freezerit's easy, delicious, and way cheaper than caf versions. Imagine treating your family to icy, creamy goodness anytime the craving hits!
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 cups (1 to 2 servings)
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 318, Total Fat 2.5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 6mg, Sodium 83mg, Carbohydrates 73g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Protein 9g, Sugar 53g
- Total: 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
Components
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Preparation Instructions
- Add all components into your blender and blend until creamy and uniform. Enjoy immediately for the perfect chill!
How to Create Smoothies Using Frozen Fruit Like an Expert
This effortless recipe offers fantastic flexibilityfollow these pro tips from Recipe Iseasy Kitchen to craft icy shakes everyone will love.
Keep the fruit frozen (though ice can be beneficial). Straight-from-freezer fruit delivers that signature icy texture. If needed, add 2-3 crushed ice cubes: seal in a bag and bash with a rolling pin until cracked, not powdered.
Top-rated fruits for smoothies. We love ripe bananas with tart berries, but mix it up with frozen apricots, pineapple, or papaya. Always include a banana for silky smoothness.
Replace with Greek yogurt. Swap for 3/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt to amp up tanginess and creaminess.
Additional mix-ins. Boost nutrition with a tablespoon of flax seeds, nut butter, or handful of kale. Discover more in our 50 Smoothie Recipes resource.
The Ideal Blender for Making Smoothies
After testing 25+ models, Recipe Iseasy Kitchen crowns the Ninja Professional Blender best for smoothies. It crushes ice and berries effortlessly, with easy cleanup and smart design. See our full guide on the 6 Best Blenders for Smoothies.
Are Fruit Smoothies Freezable?
Yes! Portion into freezer containers and thaw overnight in the fridge. For peak texture, freeze ingredients pre-blend (except juice) in bags for up to 30 daysthen just add juice and blitz. Scale up the recipe and stock your freezer for grab-and-go bliss!
