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Mixed Berry Smoothie with Almond Milk

Mixed berry smoothie with almond milk made creamy by blending frozen strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with banana and chia. You’ll get a thick, refreshing texture by blending smooth, then pulsing in ice cubes before serving immediately.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
Frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
Frozen raspberries
  • 0.5 cup frozen raspberries
Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
Banana
  • 1 banana
Honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional
Chia seeds
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Ice cubes
  • 1 ice cubes as needed

Method
 

Blend the base
  1. Add 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk to a blender. Blend start to combine, keeping it at room temperature with no heating (no temperature needed).
  2. Add 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup frozen blueberries, and 1/2 cup frozen raspberries to the blender. Look for the fruit to settle evenly under the liquid.
  3. Add 1 banana, 1 tsp chia seeds, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the blender. Press down gently with the blender lid so everything contacts the blades.
  4. Blend until smooth and creamy. The mixture should look uniformly purple with no visible berry chunks.
  5. Taste the smoothie and add 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup if desired. Stir by blending briefly just to dissolve the sweetener.
  6. Blend again for 15 seconds. Watch for a thicker, fully combined texture.
Thicken and serve
  1. Add ice cubes for a thicker texture. Blend until the ice breaks down and the smoothie looks slightly frosty.
  2. Pour the smoothie into serving glasses. Stop pouring when you reach the top to prevent drips.
  3. Garnish with fresh berries. Finish the surface with a few berries so they stay visible.
  4. Serve immediately. The smoothie will be thickest right after blending.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, use banana at a slightly ripe stage and blend frozen fruit long enough to fully break down the seeds. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 24 hours; give it a quick stir or re-blend with a splash of almond milk. Freezing works best only if you portion before blending (smoothie texture may change after thawing). For a lower-sugar option, skip honey/maple syrup and rely on the natural sweetness of the berries and banana.