11/11/2023
Description: Start your day with a delicious and nutritious triple-berry smoothie! In this step-by-step recipe, we'll guide you through creating the perfect breakfast smoothie using a combination of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and bananas. Whether you're in a rush or just want an easy and healthy breakfast, this smoothie has you covered.
Ingredients:
1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt (or preferred thickener)
1 1/4 cups almond milk (or your choice of liquid)
Optional add-ins: spinach, kale, flax seeds, fresh mint, vanilla extract, cinnamon, or honey
Instructions:
Gather Your Ingredients: Before you begin, ensure you have all the ingredients ready. You can use fresh or frozen berries based on your preference.
Prepare the Fruit: If using fresh berries, rinse them thoroughly. If using fresh bananas, peel and slice them. If you prefer a colder smoothie, you can freeze the fresh fruit for about 30 minutes before blending.
Choose Your Thickener: In this recipe, we'll use 1/2 cup of unsweetened Greek yogurt as the thickener. If you prefer an alternative, consider peanut butter, almond butter, or vanilla yogurt. You can adjust the quantity to your preferred thickness or omit it for a thinner consistency.
Select Your Liquid: Almond milk is a great choice for a nutty flavor, but feel free to use your favorite liquid. Coconut milk, whole milk, or fruit juice can also work. In this recipe, we'll use 1 1/4 cups of almond milk. If you skipped the thickener, use less liquid for a thinner consistency.
Blend the Base: Place the strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and banana into your blender.
Add the Thickener: Spoon in the 1/2 cup of unsweetened Greek yogurt (or your chosen thickener) on top of the fruit.
Pour in the Liquid: Measure 1 1/4 cups of almond milk (or your chosen liquid) into the blender.
Optional Add-Ins: This is where you can get creative. Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra nutrition, a sprinkle of flax seeds for omega-3s, or enhance the flavor with fresh mint, vanilla extract, a dash of cinnamon, or a drizzle of honey.
Blend Until Smooth: Secure the blender lid and blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add more fruit or thickener. For a thinner consistency, add more liquid.
Taste and Adjust: Give your smoothie a taste and adjust the thickness, sweetness, or flavor to your liking. You can add more honey or other sweeteners if needed.
Serve and Enjoy: Pour your delicious triple-berry smoothie into a glass, and it's ready to enjoy. This nutritious and satisfying breakfast will keep you energized and ready to tackle the day!
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite fruit combinations and add-ins. Enjoy your quick and healthy breakfast!
