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Blackberry Vanilla Smoothie
Blackberry Vanilla Smoothie · ready in 7 min · 2 servings · 222 kcal per serving · very easy · 7 ingredients
A simple blender classic where ripe banana softens tart blackberries, yogurt adds creaminess, and vanilla gives a milkshake like aroma.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 2 min
- Total
- 7 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 222
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 220 gBlackberry, rinsed
- 120 gBanana, peeled and sliced
- 180 gYogurt, plain
- 120 mlMilk, cold
- 1 tspVanilla extract
- ⅔ tbspHoney
- 100 gIce
Equipment
blender, measuring spoon, measuring cup, spatula, spoon, serving glass
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather blackberries, banana, yogurt, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and ice, then set out a blender, measuring spoons, cups, and a spatula. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and ready beside the blender.
- Load Blender
Add milk and yogurt to the blender first, then add banana, blackberries, honey, vanilla extract, and ice for easier blending. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits at the bottom and fruit is layered above it.
- Blend Smoothie
Blend on high until the mixture looks deep purple, creamy, and fully smooth, stopping once to scrape the sides if needed. · 1 min
What to look for: The smoothie is evenly purple with no visible banana pieces.
- Check Texture
Taste the smoothie and blend 10 seconds more if any berry seeds or banana streaks remain, keeping the flavor creamy and jammy. · 1 min
What to look for: The texture looks thick, glossy, and pourable.
- Serve Cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately while it is cold, thick, and vividly purple. · 1 min
What to look for: Each glass is filled with a cold purple smoothie.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 222 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| of which sugars | 28 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| of which saturated | 2 g |
| Fibre | 7 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
- Keep chilled and shake or blend briefly before drinking. Do not reheat.
Ingredient substitutions
Blackberry
- Frozen blackberry: Use straight from the freezer for a thicker smoothie.
Banana
- Frozen banana: Use frozen slices for a colder and thicker texture.
Yogurt
- Milk: The smoothie will be thinner and less tangy.
Milk
- Water: Use only if you want a lighter smoothie with less dairy richness.
Vanilla extract
- Vanilla: Use a small amount of scraped vanilla for a natural floral aroma.
Honey
- Maple syrup: It keeps the sweetness but adds a deeper maple note.
