Looking for an energizing, healthy breakfast option? Why not try a Berry Bliss Tropical Smoothie! Packed with fiber and protein, this quick and easy blackberry, strawberry, banana smoothie recipe is sure to kick-start your day right.
With its creamy texture and delicious blend of blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, banana, and Greek yogurt, you won't be able to get enough of it. Get ready to fuel up in blissful style with this Berry Bliss Tropical smoothie recipe.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Satisfying a tropical craving can be as easy as whipping up a Berry Bliss Tropical Smoothie! Filled with fresh berries rich in color and flavor, these smoothies are sure to bring some delicious sunshine into your day.
Packed with Vitamin C for immunity support and calcium for healthy bones, this simple yet tasty blackberry, strawberry, banana smoothie has everything you need to indulge without any guilt. So what are you waiting for? Let's get blending!
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Ingredients
This bright, vibrant Berry Bliss Tropical Smoothie recipe packs in some serious flavor with its tantalizing combination of blueberries, blackberries, banana, and Greek yogurt. Packed full of antioxidants and loaded with vitamins A, B6 and C this tropical treat is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Ingredients needed to make a Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Blueberries - fresh, washed, and drained.
- Blackberries - fresh, washed, and drained.
- Strawberries - fresh, washed, stemmed, and drained.
- Banana - peeled, and sliced or chunked.
- Greek Yogurt - or any type of homemade yogurt or store bought yogurt.
- Honey - Optional if you want you Berry Bliss smoothie sweeter.
PRO TIP: for a Frozen Berry Bliss Tropical Smoothie, use frozen Wyman's Triple Berry Blend. It contains Blueberries, Raspberries, and Strawberries. You will have an almost sorbet type of frozen blackberry, strawberry, and banana smoothie!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make a Berry Bliss Tropical Smoothie
If you make smoothies and frozen cocktails on a frequent basis, investing in power blender from Vitamix or Ninja will potentially save you from a burnt out blender motor or two.
Both have high wattage power engines with the torque needed to mix frozen fruits, hard vegetables, and ice into a smooth velvety mixture, without burning out the motors within a few months. I've listed a few models in the Equipment section.
This fresh blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, banana smoothie recipe calls for fresh berries but you can use the frozen Wyman's Triple Berry Blend, or a grocery store generic frozen berry blend.
Step 1. Wash & Prepare the Fruit
Start by washing your berries and removing any stems. Put them in a colander so you can shake excess water off. Don't soak the berries in a bowl of water though, as they will absorb water.
Peel the banana, slice into chunks, and add to the blender. Add the blueberries to the blender, then the blackberries.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Keep the Strawberries On Top
Add the strawberries on top of the blueberries and blackberries. The blueberries are the smallest so they will get down into the blades and crannies. During the blending, they will help pull down the blackberries and larger strawberries into the vortex for a uniform blend.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 3. Add the Greek Yogurt or Milk
Add Greek yogurt, or milk if you prefer a thinner smoothie. Or, any flavor of yogurt! I've made this with The Greek Gods Strawberry Yogurt or their Honey Vanilla flavored yogurt, and both are delicious in this Berry Bliss tropical smoothie!
If you are vegan, you can use plant based yogurts or plant based milks also! Any way you make this berry bliss tropical smoothie recipe, you're sure to love it though.
After adding the Greek yogurt (or milk), blend in the Vitamix, Ninja, or other high power blender until smooth. Pour into two glasses and garnish with a strawberry, sprig of mint, or a sprinkle of granola! Serve immediately.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving Suggestions
Whether it's for breakfast or an afternoon snack – you'll absolutely love this Berry Bliss tropical smoothie!
Make this Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie with homemade yogurt using our tutorial for Lactose Free Greek Yogurt also! Our Almond Vanilla Granola added on the side makes for a delicious meal or snack. So much healthier than a milkshake!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Substitutions
Smoothies are SO forgiving. The theme on this Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie is the berry blend, but you can swap the banana for pineapple or mango easily. And if fresh berries are out of season, use the frozen Wyman's Triple Berry blend to make this berry bliss tropical smoothie recipe. Instead of blackberries, it has raspberries.
For those with lactose intolerance to dairy milk or yogurt, try making lactose free yogurt using our Lactose Free Greek Yogurt recipe, the tutorial teaches how using the oven, crockpot, instant pot, and the 'proof' setting on modern conventional ovens.
You can even enjoy this Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie if you are vegan. Just use a plant based milk or yogurt.
Variations
This Berry Bliss tropical smoothie is super easy to make! You can use it as a base recipe for a multitude of variations! See some delicious suggestions below:
- Keto Berry Smoothie - Omit the banana. Use frozen berries and half & half or heavy cream to thin the blended frozen fruit. Add some monkfruit to sweeten to taste.
- Berry Protein Smoothie - Add two tablespoons of Sunflower, Almond, or Peanut butter after the blueberries and raspberries and blend after adding the strawberries and yogurt.
- Blueberry Bliss Smoothie - Omit the blackberries and use 2 cup of blueberries instead of 1 cup, and blend with the strawberries, yogurt, and add 1 tablespoon of honey, or to taste.
- Mango Pineapple Smoothie - See our recipe for our scrumptious mango and pineapple smoothie.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this blackberry strawberry banana smoothie recipe.
- Vitamix Professional, 64 oz Blender
- Ninja High Speed Smoothie Maker, 72 oz + 2 To Go Cups
- Hamilton Beach 40 oz Blender
Storage
Smoothies are best when first made. However, you can store leftovers for later with a little trick! Fill an ice cube tray with the leftover berry bliss tropical smoothie mixture and freeze hard. Empty the ice cube tray of frozen smoothie cubes and store in a freezer safe bag.
Remove the frozen smoothie cubes and reblend when ready to have a fresh smoothie!
Tips for Success
- Cut the banana into ½" slices. Load the rest of the fruit in order of smallest size to largest size so the blender vortex pulls everything down.
- Don't forget to place the cover back on the blender before starting the blender!
- You can take this blackberry strawberry banana smoothie recipe and swap out the fruits for blueberries instead of blackberries, or even cherries!
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends! If you are buying a fast food smoothie, they often have as much sugar as an ice cream treat. Making your own lets you control the ingredients to maximize nutrition and limit sugar, making for a nutrient dense and antioxidant smoothie.
One of the benefits of drinking smoothies for breakfast is that they can provide a source of energy and protein. Research studies have found that higher protein intake makes people feel fuller and reduces food cravings later in the day.
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Kiwis, Grapefruit, Avocado (yes, avocados are a fruit!), Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Pineapple, and Peaches.
They have powerful antioxidants, are high in vitamin C, are great for the immune system, protect against cancer, reduce inflammation, help to protect the heart, and fight against constipation.
Berry smoothie calories vary recipe to recipe and are based on what goes into the blender. There is no added sugar to our Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Each Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie has 265 calories.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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📖 Recipe
Berry Bliss Tropical Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cup yogurt Greek
- 1 banana peeled & chunked
- 1 cup blueberries fresh - washed, stemmed, and drained
- 1 cup blackberries fresh - washed and drained
- 1 cup strawberries fresh - washed, stemmed, and drained
- 2 strawberries garnish, optional
Instructions
- Start by washing your berries and removing any stems. Put them in a colander so you can shake excess water off. Don't soak the berries in a bowl of water though, as they will suck and absorb water.
- Peel the banana, slice into chunks, and add to the blender. Add the blueberries to the blender, then the blackberries.1 banana, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup blackberries
- Add the strawberries on top of the blueberries and blackberries. The blueberries are the smallest so they will get down into the blades and air crannies. During the blending, they will pull down the blackberries and larger strawberries into the vortex for a uniform blend.1 cup strawberries
- Add the Greek yogurt (or any yogurt or milk, dairy or plant based) to the ingredients in the blender. Place the cap back on and start with slow, building up speed until you have a velvety smoothie.1½ cup yogurt
- Pour into two glasses and garnish with a strawberry, sprig of mint, or a sprinkle of granola! Serve immediately.2 strawberries
Notes
- Cut the banana into ½" slices. Load the rest of the fruit in order of smallest size to largest size so the blender vortex pulls everything down.
- Don't forget to place the cover back on the blender before starting the blender!
- You can substitute the Greek yogurt for any variety of milk, including plant based!
- You can make a Frozen Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie by using Wyman's Triple Berry blend frozen berries!
- Always load a blender with the softest ingredient first (banana) then additional items by size, smallest first, largest last. This will allow your blender to create a vortex and blend evenly.
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