This blackberry smoothie is rich in antioxidants with a touch of zing from the ginger—perfect for a refreshing and healthy start to your day!
A blackberry smoothie is a delightful blend of flavors and nutrients, making it both delicious and nourishing. Most smoothie recipes have a base of yogurt or milk and include either frozen or fresh fruit with a few flavor add-ins.
When using fresh berries, you’ll have to add some ice; otherwise, your smoothie doesn’t thicken. In the summer months, when the blackberry bushes produce hundreds of berries per day, this provides a great start to the day for all of us.
We love having delicious smoothies for an easy healthy breakfast on busy mornings. They are also a perfect way to have breakfast on the go as long as you have a way to keep it cool.
Nutritional Benefits
Blackberries
Packed with antioxidants, especially vitamin C and anthocyanins, blackberries are great for boosting your immune system and reducing inflammation. They’re also high in fiber, which aids digestion.
Banana
Adds natural sweetness and creaminess while providing potassium, which supports heart health and muscle function.
Yogurt
Vanilla yogurt is a nutrient-rich food packed with protein, calcium, probiotics, and essential vitamins like B12, supporting gut health, strong bones, and overall wellness.
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener rich in antioxidants, with trace amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antimicrobial properties that support immune health and energy.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, supports immune health, aids digestion, and helps with hydration while adding a refreshing, low-calorie flavor boost.
Ginger
A natural anti-inflammatory and digestive aid, ginger gives the smoothie a warming, zesty kick and supports overall wellness.
Serving Suggestions & Tips
- You can make this smoothie with fresh blackberries, but you’ll need to add a cup of ice cubes to thicken the smoothie.
- Add protein powder to make this a high-protein smoothie, perfect for staying full throughout the day or after a workout session.
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free yogurt and replace the honey with maple syrup or vanilla extract.
- Turn your blackberry banana smoothie into a smoothie bowl by pouring the prepared smoothie into a bowl then top it with things such as juicy blackberries, mint leaves, granola, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey.
Flavor Options
While the blackberry smoothie recipe here has a set list of ingredients, there’s a huge variety of flavor profiles that you can add to the blender.
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Maple syrup
- Coconut milk
- Protein Powder
- Chia seeds
- Oat milk
- Peanut butter
- Soy milk
- Almond butter
- Coconut water
- Cashew butter
- Cashew milk
- Hemp seeds
- Silken tofu
- Medjool date
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Spinach leaves
- Kale
- Orange juice
Blackberry Smoothie Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ ripe banana
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp ginger paste
Preparation
Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender.
Cover and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Blackberry Smoothie Leftovers
Storage: Pour the leftovers into an airtight container and refrigerator for up to 1 day. When serving, stir or blend the smoothie.
Freezing: Pour the smoothie into ice cube trays or freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Blend the frozen cubes with a splash of liquid when ready to enjoy again.
Recipe
Originally Published On: February 3, 2025
Blackberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ ripe banana
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp ginger paste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender
- Cover and blend until smooth
- Serve immediately
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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Lemon Flavor
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- Blackberry Tart with Easy Lemon Curd
- Lemon Chicken and Rice
- Chicken and Carrots with Rosemary and Lemon Sauce
- Chicken Tortellini Salad with Lemon Dressing
- Lemon Rosemary Tilapia
- Pasta with a Lemon Butter Sauce
- Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Lemonade
- Blackberry Fizz Rum Cocktail Drink Recipe
- Shrimp Orzo with Lemon
- Kid-Friendly Lemon Bar Dessert
- Southern Sun Drop Pound Cake with Easy Lemon Glaze
- Creamy Lemon Pasta
- Dairy-Free Sour Cream Substitute with Only 2 Ingredients
- Delightfully Tangy Chicken Piccata
- Creamy Instant Pot Lemon Parmesan Risotto
This sounds like it would be so yummy! I love having fruit smoothies in the morning, they’re so refreshing!
This looks super easy to make, and like it would be the perfect breakfast or snack. I’m going to pick up everything I need at the grocery store tomorrow!
I absolutely love this! I threw a scoop of vanilla protein powder in it, and I wasn’t hungry for the entire morning.
Oh this looks delicious!! You have so many wonderful smoothie recipes and they’re perfect for breakfast or snacks!
A blackberry smoothie is a great way to enjoy something both tasty and nutritious. It’s the perfect refreshing treat anytime.
Blackberries in a smoothie sound delicious! It’s such a refreshing way to start the day or cool off.
This looks like the perfect breakfast on the go for a busy woman, mom or student! Thank you for sharing – I can’t wait to try it!
OMG, I have been enjoying a Blackberry Smoothie every night and I love it. It is refreshing and taste so good, I do add bananas and strawberries and yogurt.
I make a smoothie for my oldest son every day, and I love finding good new recipes. I`ll try to make your blackberry smoothie. Thank you for the recipe.
This looks yummy. Love bananas in smoothies. Adding yogurt is a great idea too.
this looks so easy and delicious! I love how you are able to provide nutritional information too.
This sounds like such a great smoothie. It is a good one to give an energy burst first thing in the morning. The ginger is a good addition for it’s stimulant and digestive properties.
This blackberry smoothie looks so good and healthy! I love how easy it is to make with minimal ingredients and now I have a way to get more fruit in my diet. The tips on adjusting sweetness and adding extra nutrients are great. Can’t wait to try this as a breakfast or post workout snack. Thanks for sharing!
These look absolutely delicious! I love a nice smoothie to start my day! Thank you for sharing. xxx
I make some sort of smoothie every day and this recipe sounds so good! Always looking for ways to mix it up!!