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This mixed berry smoothie is a sweet, tangy, refreshing, and nutritious breakfast, snack, or dessert—ready in minutes and packed with flavor!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This mixed berry smoothie is vibrant, refreshing, and packed with fiber, nutrients, and flavor—no added sugar is needed. It’s a naturally sweet and tangy blend of juicy berries, a hint of citrus, and your choice of fruit juice, coconut water, plant milk, or vegan yogurt. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes for a quick, refreshing, and nutritious treat for busy mornings and afternoon pick-me-ups.
The best part? It’s totally customizable! Swap out the berries based on what’s in season, or grab a mix from your freezer (I always have something lurking in there). Unlike some versions, this one is banana-free, too, so the sweet-tart berry flavors really shine. Bonus: It’s kid-approved, too, and I’m ‘berry’ excited for you to try it!
You might also enjoy other fruity smoothies like my mango blueberry smoothie, strawberry and pineapple smoothie, and/or a strawberry kale smoothie.
The Ingredients
If you use fresh berries, optionally add 10 ice cubes for a thicker, frosty smoothie.
What Could I Add To A Mixed Berry Smoothie?
Boost the nutrients, flavor, and filling power of this healthy mixed berry smoothie recipe to your liking with:
- Vegan protein powder (add 1 scoop of plain, vanilla, or berry protein)
- Kale/spinach (a few handfuls add heaps of nutrients with no flavor)
- Oats (sprinkle in up to ¼ cup to feel full for longer with extra fiber)
- Avocado (healthy fats, antioxidants, filling power)
- Nut Butter (1 tbsp almond/peanut butter adds healthy fats, protein, and filling power)
- Vegan yogurt/milk (for a creamier smoothie, replace juice with plain/vanilla vegan yogurt)
- Hemp/chia/flax seed (1tbsp for filling power and healthy omega 3s)
- Almond or vanilla extract (just a few drops for subtle depth)
How to Make a Mixed Berry Smoothie
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a blender, placing the liquids and softest ingredients closest to the blades. Then, blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the frozen mixed berry smoothie into a glass, optionally garnish with a lemon slice/wedge. Enjoy!
Pro Recipe Tips
- To adjust the consistency: Use fresh vs. frozen fruit and adjust how much liquid you add to adjust the thickness and consistency.
- Taste and adjust: With juice and sweet, ripe berries, this smoothie is very sweet. You could reduce the amount of juice, substitute it for a less sweet liquid, and/or adjust the amount of lemon to adjust how sweet or tart it is.
- For the smoothest smoothie: I recommend a high-speed blender, adding the liquids/softest ingredients closest to the blades and frozen ingredients furthest away. Pause the machine as needed to scrape down the sides for even blending.
Storage Instructions
A frozen mixed berry smoothie is best consumed immediately. However, leftover fresh fruit smoothies will store in the fridge for up to a day or in the freezer, spread flat in a Ziplock/Stasher, for up to 3 months (blend from frozen with a splash of liquid).
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 cups purple grape juice
- 3 or 4 mint leaves
- ½ tablespoon of lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 10 ice cubes (if you're using fresh berries)
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Mint for garnish
Instructions
- Throw all ingredients in a blender and mix well. To be fancy, pour the smoothie in a glass and garnish with a lemon slice (as pictured).
Notes
- To adjust the consistency: Use fresh vs. frozen fruit and adjust how much liquid you add to adjust the thickness and consistency.
- Taste and adjust: With juice and sweet, ripe berries, this smoothie is very sweet. You could reduce the amount of juice, substitute it for a less sweet liquid, and/or adjust the amount of lemon to adjust how sweet or tart it is.
- For the smoothest smoothie: I recommend a high-speed blender, adding the liquids/softest ingredients closest to the blades and frozen ingredients furthest away. Pause the machine as needed to scrape down the sides for even blending.
Ooh! Such a lovely summer smoothie! I can imagine a glass sitting out by the pool!
It’s a winner for sure! So sweet and delicious!
Mmmm, love the mint in this!
Right?! So good!
So refreshing! One of my favorite smoothies!
Nothing like it! It’s such a great combo!
easy way to get berries in!
Definitely! Nothing like a smoothie to get your antioxidants in 🙂
The best berry smoothie ever!!
Nothing like it! Soooo good!
Such a delicious smoothie Berries and lemon go so great together!
Yesss! Such a delicious duo!
Oh wow, what a lovely smoothie. Love the flavors and added mint. Making this for sure. Thanks!
It’s a delicious one! 🙂
My wife made this smoothie this morning and I think it’s wonderful, so bright and tasty. Thank you for the recipe!
Yay! So glad you guys enjoyed this one!
These mix berries smoothie is so good!
Berries FTW!
I love the extra flavor the lemon rind gives! This is such a refreshing and healthy smoothie.
Zesty and delicoius!
i think it’s the perfect drink any time not just in the summer! tasty breakfast!
Definitely! Easy to enjoy all year round!
I love smoothies and this berry lemon one was so delicious! Such a perfect breakfast!
Love how sweet and refreshing it is!
Fresh mint in fruit smoothies is such a gorgeous addition. I use it a lot in early summer when it’s growing in the garden.
It’s a game changer! So good!