This gorgeous, thick, and creamy mixed berry smoothie with yogurt, milk and chia seed is so easy to make, taste delicious and will hardly require five minutes of your time from start to finish! Enjoy this fruity smoothie for breakfast or as a healthy snack!
Come summer and we enjoy more smoothies for breakfast, even though we love a hot breakfast! It gets really hot here in the South with temperatures as high as 95 degrees F, I’m in no mood to cook up a hot breakfast!
Mixed berry smoothie with chia seed is very refreshing and will help start off your day on a good note. It is quick, delicious and filling!
You don’t need to limit yourself from enjoying this delicious healthy berry smoothie only in the summers. In fact, it is much better to make this berry smoothie using frozen berries. So you can actually enjoy it all year around! If I spot some berries on sale, I pick them up and immediately freeze them, then transfer them into ziplock bags for individual serving portions.
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WHAT TO PUT IN A BERRY SMOOTHIE?
This simple berry smoothie requires only five basic ingredients- some mixed berries, a ripe banana, greek yogurt, milk and chia seeds. Vanilla extract and a sweetener are totally optional. Of late, I’ve started adding chia seeds, it is a great way of incorporating this superfood into your diet.
I like to add in a mix of berries if I have them at hand, or else any single berry such as strawberries or blueberries. You can use just one berry if you are looking for a specific berry flavor, like a blueberry banana smoothie or use a mix of two berries such as strawberries and blueberries to make a strawberry-blueberry banana smoothie with yogurt or strawberries and raspberries to make a strawberry-raspberry banana smoothie. Skip the bananas to make a berry smoothie without a banana. It really wouldn’t matter as much!
LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THE MAIN INGREDIENTS IN THIS MIXED BERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE AND SOME OF THE BENEFITS THEY PROVIDE
Chia seeds- Chia seeds provide fiber, calcium, and iron. They are rich in antioxidants and are also a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Mixed berries- Berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals while also being low in calories and carbs.
Greek yogurt- has twice the protein content than regular yogurt, it is calcium rich.
Milk- It is a good source of calcium essential for healthy development of bones and teeth, especially in young children. It is also packed with proteins, carbs, vitamins, and mineral all of which are essential in maintaining a healthy diet.
With all these ingredients going into this berry smoothie, you can only feel good about having it, unless of course, you are allergic to any of the above or if you are a vegan. Then you may easily substitute the dairy with vegan alternatives or use fruit juices to thin down the smoothie.
There are really no hard and fast rules to follow a smoothie recipe, you can always add whatever you like and make it your own.
Homemade berry smoothies are healthier as you can totally control the ingredients that go into it. Plus you can always enjoy different variations of a simple berry smoothie, so you can hardly ever get bored with it!
IF YOU ENJOYED THIS SIMPLE MIXED BERRY SMOOTHIE | BERRY BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE, YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE DELICIOUS SMOOTHIES
- Mango lassi (Indian Mango smoothie with yogurt)
- Papaya ginger oatmeal smoothie
- Mango pina colada smoothie
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE MIXED BERRY CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE
1.In a blender, combine the ingredients, blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
HOW TO MAKE MIXED BERRY CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE?
Mixed Berry Smoothie | Mixed Berry Chia Seed Smoothie
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 Cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- 2 cups mixed berries, I used strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries
- 1 large banana, diced
- 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp agave nectar, optional
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 5-6 ice cubes, skip if using frozen fruits
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the ingredients, blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
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Pam says
Sounds lovely, but I don’t have a blender and hate ice cubes as I’m British so I would just make it ahead and put in refrigerator to cool it down. Could I use my immersion blender?
Freda Dias says
Hi Pam! Yes, you can skip the ice cube and refrigerate the smoothie for a couple of hours. An immersion blender will work too.
Pam says
Thanks so much!
Preethi Prasad says
This Berry smoothie with chia seeds is so healthy and filling. A filling breakfast recipe when are you rushing in the morning. Lovely clicks Freda.
themadscientistskitchen says
OMG that picture is enough to make me forget I dont like my curd sweetened. Looks so beautiful.
code2cook says
Mixed berry smoothie is my latest love. But I do not add banana. Just all berries. Looking mouthwatering.
cookingwithsapana says
This is my breakfast everyday first thing and after that only I would make proper savoury breakfast. Love the beautiful pictures.
Sasmita Sahoo Samanta says
The mixed berry smoothies are loaded with many flavors. Lovely way to fill tummy with these
jayashreetrao says
That will be a ideal breakfast for me, love these smoothies. Nice share
marianasir1973 says
Such pretty pink! A treat for both eyes and tastebuds. I love recipes that combine health and taste, and come together in minutes.
Jagruti says
What a gorgeous colour! Perfect way to start a day with healthy and filling smoothie which can be made in minutes.
Jolly says
Beautiful color smoothie. This is the perfect breakfast for me. Lovely share Freda.
Priya Suresh says
Highly irresistible smoothie, i just love mixed berries in anything. Am sure this smoothie will definitely tickle my tastebuds.
Vidya Narayan says
Freda, I could live on these the entire day! Love berries and smoothies both. Health in a tall glass please! ha ha.. Gorgeous images.
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram says
Freda, I did try this and my little girl was so amazed. Thanks for the recipe
poonampagar says
The mixed berry smoothie with chia seeds sound so refreshing and flavorful Freda ! Perfect way to kick start a day on a healthy note ! Beautiful clicks as always makes it all the more inviting .
Shobha Keshwani says
Very healthy smoothie. The pastal pink colour looks so pleasing.
Paarul says
Lovely color! I so much love these berries but we don’t get the freshness very often here. Awesome share Dear <3
Sandhya says
What a perfect breakfast during this heat wave Freda! I will be making this very soon.