Description
A quick and energizing Blackberry Ginger Smoothie packed with flavor, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 1 small ripe banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt or plain dairy-free yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or favorite milk
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A small pinch of sea salt
- Optional: a handful of spinach, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk into your blender, then add yogurt.
- Add blackberries, banana, grated ginger, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt on top.
- Blend on low to start, then increase to high for 30 to 45 seconds until silky.
- If too thick, splash in more milk.
- Taste and add honey or maple if you want more sweetness, or more ginger for a stronger kick.
- Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy immediately. Garnish with extra berries or a pinch of lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Use frozen fruit for a thicker consistency. Adjust ginger according to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg