This blackberry smoothie with Greek yogurt is creamy, deeply berry-forward, and just sweet enough for an easy breakfast or a cheerful afternoon snack. Frozen blackberries give it that bold purple color and fruity flavor, while banana adds natural sweetness and Greek yogurt makes every sip smooth and satisfying. A little almond milk keeps it blendable, and a honey drizzle lets you adjust the sweetness to your taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 1/2 medium ripe banana, sliced
- 3/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for a thicker smoothie
How To Make It
Add the almond milk to your blender first. This helps the blades move easily and keeps the frozen berries from sticking at the bottom.
Add the Greek yogurt, frozen blackberries, banana, and 1 teaspoon honey. If you want an extra thick, frosty texture, add the ice too.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie looks completely creamy and no blackberry pieces remain. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
Taste the smoothie. If your blackberries are extra tart, blend in another teaspoon of honey. If the smoothie is too thick, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches your favorite sipping texture.
Pour into a glass and finish with a tiny honey drizzle, a few blackberries, or a banana slice on top if you want it to look Pinterest-ready.
Tips
Use frozen blackberries for the best cold, thick texture. Fresh blackberries work too, but you may want to add ice to make the smoothie frostier.
Plain Greek yogurt gives this smoothie a tangy, not-too-sweet flavor. Vanilla Greek yogurt makes it a little sweeter and more dessert-like, so adjust the honey after blending.
A ripe banana makes a big difference. Look for one with plenty of yellow color and a few brown speckles for the smoothest sweetness.
For a smoother blend, especially with a standard blender, let the frozen blackberries sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before blending.
This smoothie tastes best right after blending, but you can refrigerate leftovers in a covered jar for up to 24 hours. Shake well before drinking, since it may separate a little.
Blend it up and enjoy every berry-bright sip!