Description
A refreshing and nutritious Mixed Berry Smoothie made with frozen berries, banana, and milk, sweetened to taste with honey or agave syrup. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack, topped with cookie crumbles for an enjoyable texture contrast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 cups milk (regular, fat free, or nondairy such as almond milk)
- 1 medium banana
- 2 cups frozen berries (any variety or combination)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup or 1-2 packets of sweetener (optional, to taste)
Garnish
- Cookie crumbles for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure out 1 cup of almond milk, peel and slice the banana, and have 2 cups of frozen berries ready.
- Blend Mixture: Place the almond milk, banana, frozen berries, and 1 tablespoon of honey into a blender. Blend until smooth, pausing to stir if needed. Add additional milk as desired to achieve your preferred smoothie consistency, as blender power varies.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener or honey if you want a sweeter, more dessert-like flavor. Blend again briefly to combine.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with crumbled cookies for an added crunch and flavor. This recipe yields one large or two small servings.
Notes
- Use any type of milk you prefer, including regular, fat free, or nondairy alternatives like almond milk.
- Select your favorite berries, whether a single type or a mix, and use frozen for best texture. If using fresh berries, freeze them for at least 2 hours before blending.
- For added protein, include a scoop of your favorite protein powder when blending the smoothie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
