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This Banana Berry Smoothie is one of my favorite quick and refreshing treats! It’s creamy, fruity, and so easy to customize with whatever fruit or yogurt you have on hand. I love making it for breakfast or as a snack on hot summer afternoons. You can even blend it ahead and freeze it for later.
5 Star Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“So good! We’ve been drinking it for afterschool snack. Fills them up enough to wait until supper. We love it!” – Lizet
“I love this smoothie very easy and helps me get more calcium. I use frozen fruit for the winter months.” – Margaret
“I think the cherry vanilla yogurt MAKES this smoothie. I love all the fruit, but that tangy sweet kick really does it for me.” – Lisa
Why I Love This Recipe
This banana berry smoothie is such a favorite in our house! It’s creamy, fruity, and just the thing when you’re craving something cold and refreshing. I make them all year round, but during the summer we practically live off these. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a light lunch when it’s just too hot to cook.
What I really love is how easy it is to customize. You can switch up the fruit, use different yogurt flavors, or sneak in a few healthy extras. It’s a great way to use up fruit before it goes bad, too. When I’m making these in the morning, I like to pair them with Avocado Toast, Feta Eggs, or our copycat Starbucks Egg Bites to make it a full meal.
🩷 Elise
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cherry or Cherry Vanilla Yogurt – Adds that tangy-sweet flavor and creamy texture that makes this smoothie extra good.
- Banana – For natural sweetness and thickness. I always keep a few frozen bananas in the freezer just for smoothies!
- Strawberries – Fresh or frozen both work great. If they’re fresh, just remove the stems and toss them in.
- Blueberries – A delicious little antioxidant boost! I usually use frozen to help keep things cold.
- Orange Juice – Adds a bright, citrusy kick and just enough liquid to help everything blend smoothly.
- Honey – Just a drizzle for natural sweetness. Totally optional, especially if your fruit is nice and ripe.
How to Make a Banana Berry Smoothie
- Blend it up – Add yogurt, banana, strawberries, blueberries, orange juice, and honey to your blender. Blend until everything is smooth and creamy.
- Add ice – If you want it thicker or colder, toss in a few ice cubes and blend again.
- Enjoy! – Pour into a glass and serve right away while it’s nice and chilled.
- Optional – Add some fresh berries to the top for a cute presentation.
Tips and Easy Swaps
- Change up the yogurt – Use Greek yogurt for more protein or try a different flavor like vanilla, strawberry, or peach.
- Use frozen fruit – Frozen berries and bananas make it extra cold and creamy without watering it down.
- Freeze your bananas – Peel and slice ripe bananas, then freeze them so they’re always ready to go. They make the smoothie so smooth and creamy!
- Add avocado – Sounds weird, but it makes the smoothie extra creamy and you can’t even taste it.
- Mix and match fruits – Try mango, pineapple, raspberries, blackberries—whatever you love!
- Sneak in greens – Add a handful of spinach or kale if you want to boost the nutrition. The color changes a bit, but the flavor stays fruity and sweet.
Make Ahead Option
Want to save time in the morning? Blend everything ahead of time and freeze in mason jars or freezer-safe cups. Just thaw on the counter for a bit or stick it in the fridge overnight. Give it a quick shake or stir before drinking and you’re good to go!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can use a splash of milk (dairy or non-dairy) or even a little extra orange juice. The texture will be a little thinner, but still delicious.
No problem! You can use any fruit juice you have on hand—apple, pineapple, or even coconut water all work great.
Absolutely! A scoop of your favorite protein powder blends right in and makes this a more filling option, especially for breakfast or post-workout.
Use frozen fruit, add a little less liquid, or toss in some ice. You can also add chia seeds or oats for a thicker texture.
Definitely. This smoothie is super flexible. Try peaches, mango, blackberries, raspberries—whatever you’ve got!
More Delicious Smoothie Recipes
Make smoothies a regular part of your day, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack. Smoothies are sometimes very filling and make for the best way to help make it through the day. Try a few of our favorites!
Did you blend up this Banana Berry Smoothie?
I’d love to hear what you think! Drop a comment below and let me know if you added any extras like protein powder, spinach, or other fruits. Your favorite smoothie combos might inspire someone else’s perfect blend! 🍌🍓
Banana Berry Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cherry vanilla yogurt
- 1 banana
- 10 strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 20 ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large blender combine yogurt, banana, berries, orange juice and honey.
- Cover and blend until smooth.
- Add ice cubes, a few at a time, until desired thickness.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use frozen berries or bananas for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Swap cherry vanilla yogurt with Greek or another fruity flavor.
- Add ice last, blending a few cubes at a time until smooth.
- Optional add-ins: avocado, spinach, protein powder, or chia seeds.
- Make Ahead: Blend the smoothie, then freeze in jars. Thaw overnight or for a couple of hours on the counter before enjoying.
I can’t use orange juice. What could I substitute ? Thank you.
Hi Elaine, Thanks for asking! You can use apple juice or mango juice. I hope this helps!
looks delicious will try.
I love this smoothie very easy and helps me get more calcium. I use frozen fruit for the winter months
Is there any difference in this if you were to use frozen fruit ?
No! Frozen fruit works great!
Such a great combination of flavors. My kiddies loved it!
Oh this looks easy and delicious! Perfect for a quick lunch. 😋
I think the cherry vanilla yogurt MAKES this smoothie. I love all the fruit, but that tangy sweet kick really does it for me.
This is so refreshing and so delicious, perfect for a quick breakfast. 🙂
So good! We’ve been drinking it for afterschool snack. Fills them up enough to wait until supper. We love it!
This smoothie is perfectly creamy and well flavored! I loved it!
What a refreshing way to start my morning! Looking forward to enjoying this with breakfast tomorrow! Delish!
So refreshing! Loved the flavors in this smoothie! Definitely making again.
How many servings?
Thank you for asking! This makes 2 servings. I added it to the recipe. Enjoy!
This smoothie is wonderful, thanks for this recipe!
Love this recipe, it is the perfect balance of berry and banana. My kids are crazy about it!