This simple mixed berry smoothie is loaded with fruity flavor, antioxidants, and fiber. Made with a vibrant mix of berries, this smoothie is hydrating, energizing, and absolutely delicious!
Our tasty pineapple blueberry smoothie is also packed with antioxidants.
This mixed berry smoothie is a great breakfast option for busy mornings, a nutritious mid-day snack, or even a smoothie bowl base. Plus, it's soy-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and there's no added sugar or artificial flavors.
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Whether you're new to eating healthy or you're a long-time pro, this smoothie is a winner. Because frozen berries are widely available all year, this weight loss smoothie can become a regular in your routine.
We love adding berries to smoothies. You'll find them in our blueberry peanut butter smoothie, superfood smoothie, and blackberry smoothie.
Why You’ll Love This Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Packed with vitamin C, potassium, and natural sweetness
- Customizable with your favorite liquid of choice
- A great way to sneak in extra nutrients
- Perfect for self care and practicing self love
- This smoothie is designed to support weight loss through its nutrient-dense, whole-food ingredients that promote satiety, hydration, and metabolic health. Our celery smoothie is also great for weight loss.
What You Need to Make This Smoothie
- Mixed Berries are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that support immune health and promote glowing skin. They're high in fiber and vitamin K, aiding digestion and bone strength. Berries are loaded with brain-boosting antioxidants that help fight inflammation and support heart health, as well as anti-cancer compounds like ellagitannin.
- Bananas (preferably ripe) offer natural sweetness, potassium, and energy-boosting carbohydrates. You can also substitute an apple if you prefer.
- Hemp hearts (hemp seeds) are a plant-based source of complete protein and omega-3 fatty acids that support heart and brain health. Okay to substitute chia seeds.
- Coconut water is naturally hydrating and full of electrolytes like potassium and magnesium, making it great for recovery.
You can use either fresh or frozen berries. If using fresh berries, you will need to add ice cubes if you prefer it cold and frosty.
The ripe banana and coconut water provide a smooth, sweet creaminess, so you won't need maple syrup or agave to sweeten this smoothie.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Tips and Variations
- Try it with plant-based milk for less sweet liquid options. Unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk will all work.
- Add some plant-based yogurt, like our homemade soy yogurt, for extra creaminess.
- For a nutrient boost, toss in a handful of leafy greens like spinach. It won't change the flavor much.
- For a more tropical twist, use pineapple juice, orange juice, or both for more tangy flavors.
- Add some almond butter or peanut butter to boost the healthy fats.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a more filling meal.
How to Make This Weight Loss Smoothie
Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 1: Put all ingredients into a blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy immediately, or pour into a sealed jar like a mason jar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
If you're meal-prepping this smoothie, portion out the berries, chopped banana, and hemp hearts into freezer-safe bags. When you're ready to drink the smoothie, place the ingredients into a blender with coconut water and blend until smooth and creamy.
Turn It Into a Smoothie Bowl
Want to enjoy this smoothie with a spoon? Pour it into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, granola, and drizzle with peanut butter or almond butter.
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Check out our tropical fruit smoothie bowl and apple cinnamon smoothie bowl for inspiration. Smoothie bowls are a fun way to switch up your routine and practice a little self care.
Recipe FAQs
A mixed berry smoothie is super easy to make and can be customized depending on your taste preferences. You can include blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, sweeter fruit like banana or apple, and coconut water or plant-based milk. A source of omega-3s, like hemp hearts, chia seeds, or flaxseeds, will boost the nutrients in your smoothie.
Not all mixed berry smoothies are created equal. This mixed berry smoothie is healthy because it's made with whole plant food ingredients. It's loaded with antioxidants and fiber from the berries. The coconut water and banana give this smoothie a potassium boost, aiding in lowering high blood pressure. Hemp hearts add omega-3 ALA fatty acids and protein. This mixed berry smoothie is very healthy!
Absolutely. Adding frozen berries or any frozen fruit to a smoothie is a great way to make it cold and frosty. Check out our delicious and frosty sunrise sunset smoothie recipe made with frozen fruit.
Many mixed berry smoothie recipes contain dairy and added sweeteners. This vegan smoothie does not, but it's still sweet. It's sweetened with the banana and coconut water. You may also be interested in our superfood smoothie.
We hope you love this antioxidant-rich mixed berry smoothie. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a healthy breakfast or mid-day snack that’s quick, satisfying, and loaded with nutrients.
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Mixed Berry Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup strawberries
- 1 banana or apple, cored
- 2 Tbsp hemp hearts
- 2 cups plain unsweetened coconut water
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy immediately, or pour into a mason jar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- If you're meal-prepping this smoothie, portion out the berries, chopped banana, and hemp hearts into freezer-safe bags. When you're ready to drink the smoothie, place the ingredients into a blender with coconut water and blend until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- You'll need a blender. We like the Vitamix and Nutribullet blenders.
- Try it with plant-based milk for less sweet liquid options—unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk will all work.
- Add some plant-based yogurt for extra creaminess.
- For a nutrient boost, toss in a handful of leafy greens like spinach. It won't change the flavor much.
- For a more tropical twist, use pineapple juice, orange juice, or both for more tangy flavors.
- Add some almond butter or peanut butter to boost the healthy fats.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a more filling meal.
Cassandra
Is there another option other than coconut water that could be used in this recipe? I tend to shy away from coconut anything for other health reasons.
Gigi & Sersie
Hi Cassandra - you can use half regular water and half orange juice. Or all regular water.
dani
easy and tastes good. can i use chia seeds next time? i have a lot i'm trying to use up
Gigi & Sersie
Hi Dani. We're so glad you enjoyed this smoothie. Yes, you can use chia seeds, but we recommend you start by using half of what the recipe calls for because it will alter the texture/consistency and thicken more as it sits. You can always add more if the consistency is okay for you.