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    Home » Real Food » Beverage Recipes » Berry Smoothie

    Berry Smoothie

    By Kristen Chidsey | 10 Comments | Published September 6, 2017 | Updated January 12, 2022 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A delicious and easy Berry Smoothie made with sweet berries and greens.

    A blend of kale, berries, and pomegranate juice creates this delicious Dairy-Free Berry Smoothie.

    Purple Smoothie in clear glass with berries on top and red and white straw in smoothie.

    If you are opposed to a smoothie that is green in color, like my Tropical Kale Smoothie, you will love this Berry Smoothie!

    Vibrant in purple and red hues, this Berry Smoothie is naturally sweet and full of antioxidants!

    But the secret is the vibrant color and the sweet taste of the berries disguises a serving of greens.

    Meaning you can enjoy a smoothie that has the added nutrients that kale and spinach pack, without an overpowering taste of greens or an off-putting color.

    This Berry Smoothie is loved by the pickiest of eaters and couldn't be easier to make!

    Key Ingredients

    • Juice: Pomegranate juice is key to adding flavor and sweetness to this berry smoothie.
    • Greens: Use fresh kale or spinach. Just be sure to remove the hard stems of kale or spinach so that the greens break down easily in the blender.
    • Berries: Any blend of fresh or frozen berries work for this smoothie. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries--they are all delicious. I often opt for a frozen berry blend.
    • Ground Flaxseed: This is a totally optional ingredient but it adds Omega Fatty Acids and additional fiber. Flaxseed also is a healthy fat and in order to fully absorb nutrients from fruits and veggies, you need to pair them with fat.

    Step-By-Step Directions

    • Place the juice in a heavy-duty blender. It is really important to remember to add the juice first to your blender. If you add in the berries and/or kale first, the blender's blades may get stuck on the solids and the smoothie will not be as smooth.
    • Add in the berries, greens, and flaxseed, if using, to the blender.
    • Blend until the berries and greens are completely broken down.
    • Serve immediately, as the ingredients will begin to separate if left for any length of time.

    More Delicious Smoothie Recipes

    • Pina Colada Smoothie
    • Tropical Kale Smoothie
    • Sweet Potato Smoothie
    • Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
    • Cherry Smoothie

    If you tried this Berry Smoothie, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below. 

    Berry Smoothie in clear glass topped with frozen mixed berries

    Berry Smoothie

    This delicious Berry Smoothie is made with sweet pomegrante juice, berries, and greens for a simple dairy-free, healthy smoothie recipe.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 245kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup pomegrante juice
    • 1 cup frozen berries blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or a mixture of berries
    • ½ cup kale or spinach
    • 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed optional
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    Instructions

    • Place juice in the blender. Add in the berries, greens, and oil if using, and blend until smooth.
    • Serve immediately.

    Equipment Needed

    • Blender

    Notes

    Juice: Use any berry or pomegranate juice you like. OR to keep this smoothie lower in sugar, use Coconut Water in place of the fruit juice. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 3420IU | Vitamin C: 140.4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    Comments

    1. Angela

      April 28, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      Sounds delicious can diabetes have this drink?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 29, 2019 at 8:02 am

        Hi Angela! This is a hard question to answer. There is no added sugar, but you would want to pair this with protein just as you should a piece of fruit to keep your blood sugar stable. Hope that makes sense.

        Reply
    2. Trang

      August 23, 2018 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good smoothie for breakfast! This looks so easy and so yummy!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 24, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Enjoy!

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    3. Jessica

      August 23, 2018 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      I am always looking for new morning smoothie recipes and this one is a keeper!!!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 24, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Thanks Jessica~

        Reply
    4. Alexa

      September 11, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      I remember blackberry season in Oregon. Buckets were literally free for the picking. It always makes me happy to come across a recipe that uses them. I am looking forward to starting this 12 Day GoodBelly Reboot tomorrow!! This smoothie will be in the rotation 🙂

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 12, 2017 at 8:03 am

        I wish I lived in an area where blackberries were free 😉 But oh how I love them myself. Enjoy this smoothie!

        Reply
    5. Alisa Fleming

      September 06, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      I'm always looking for sneaky ways to get greens in my husband! I think he'll love this and so will I. We could both use a belly reboot, too 🙂

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 06, 2017 at 5:36 pm

        This is a great way to get a reboot and some greens for sure Alisa!

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