Frozen blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries combine with healthy ingredients to make this creamy & high-protein triple berry smoothie! This recipe is banana-free and ready in just 5 minutes.
It's smoothie season here at Cozy Peach Kitchen! This triple berry smoothie is my go to fruit smoothie because it uses a frozen mixed berry blend and is packed with nutrients from spinach and Greek yogurt.
This smoothie is filling enough to be breakfast, but it also works great as a post-workout snack because it's packed with 20 grams of protein!
If you like my banana-free peach mango smoothie or lemon blueberry smoothie then you are sure to like this one.
Recipe features
- Dietary features: gluten-free, nut-free, and easy to customize to make vegan (just use vegan yogurt!)
- Packed with just 6 healthy, antioxidant rich ingredients
- More than 20 grams of protein (without protein powder!)
- Easy to customize and double
Ingredients and substitutions
- Triple berry blend: I use a frozen "triple berry" bag from Publix that consists of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Strawberries or even cherries would also work here. Use ⅓ cup of each berry if making your own blend.
- Yogurt makes a creamy, protein-rich base. Choose plain Greek yogurt to limit added sugars or go for a berry-flavored yogurt. Substitute with your favorite dairy-free yogurt to make vegan. Soy yogurt and pea protein-based yogurts are usually higher in protein than almond or coconut yogurt. Siggi's makes my favorite high protein vegan yogurt.
- Orange juice adds sweetness and brightness to the smoothie. I like pulpy OJ for extra fiber, but you can choose whatever you like best. When I was first testing this recipe I used soy milk and it just wasn't right. Orange juice turned out to be the ingredient that ties everything together!
- Hemp hearts add healthy fats and protein. They blend very easily into the smoothie. You can omit these if you don't have any. Ground flax seeds and chia seeds are great replacements or additions.
- Sunflower butter adds protein and healthy fats which makes the smoothie more filling. This is an allergy-friendly seed butter that is neutral enough that it pairs well with berries. If replacing, go for a neutral nut butter like cashew.
- Spinach is virtually undetectable here. I use fresh spinach but a handful of frozen (about ½ cup) also works. Kale is also a great option.
Cassidy's tips and variations
- Frozen vs fresh fruit: Always use frozen fruit to prevent your smoothie from getting watered down.
- How to freeze your own berries: Rinse fresh berries to remove any debris. Let air dry, then transfer to a cutting board. Don't overlap. Place the cutting board in the freezer until your berries are frozen through. This shouldn't take more than 2-3 hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Other fruit options: Cherries, mango, or banana would go well in this recipe. Add extra orange juice or milk of choice to thin as needed.
- Learn more about how to make satisfying smoothies in my guide to filling smoothies.
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Triple Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen triple berry blend blueberries, raspberries, raspberries (see note #1)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup fresh spinach see note #2
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts see note #3
- 5 ounces Greek yogurt or yogurt of choice
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter see note #4
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your blender: frozen berries, orange juice, fresh spinach, hemp hearts, yogurt, sunflower seed butter. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add an extra splash of orange juice or milk of choice as needed for thinning. Enjoy cold.
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Notes
- Triple berry: I use a frozen "triple berry" bag from Publix that consists of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Strawberries or even cherries would work here. Use ⅓ cup of each berry if making your own blend.
- Spinach: You can omit or use ½ cup frozen spinach if desired. Kale also works.
- Hemp hearts add healthy fats and protein and blend very easily into the smoothie. You can omit these if you don't have any or replace with equal amounts of ground flax seed or chia seeds.
- Sunflower butter adds protein and healthy fats which makes the smoothie more filling. If replacing, go for a neutral nut butter like cashew butter.
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