A creamy smoothie combining the sweet flavors of banana and tart blackberries with milk and a touch of sea salt for balance. Perfect for a quick and refreshing snack.
Blackberry Banana Smoothie
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A creamy smoothie combining the sweet flavors of banana and tart blackberries with milk and a touch of sea salt for balance. Perfect for a quick and refreshing snack.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (140.0 g)frozen blackberries
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- fine sea salt, pinch
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Instructions
- Add the milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen blackberries and frozen banana.
- Add the ice cubes and a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or add a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use a ripe frozen banana for natural sweetness and a creamy texture. You can substitute almond milk to make it dairy-free.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make blackberry banana smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make blackberry banana smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
287
Calories / serving
7.2g
Fat
50.3g
Carbs
9.1g
Protein
30.9g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~287 cal · 7g fat · 50g carbs · 9g protein · 31g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 287 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 54 min·3.2 mi·~6300 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 39 min·2.0 mi·~3900 steps
- Moderate cycling 29 min·5.8 mi
- Swimming laps 40 min
- Jogging 28 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
- Stair climbing 27 min·~2450 steps
- Dancing 47 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 29 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 67 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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