Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie Recipe: Delicious, Nutritious & Refreshingly Easy!

For your healthy sipping pleasure: an everyday Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie. Recipes like this healthy strawberry blueberry smoothie leave me feeling fabulous about the day ahead, my health, and even myself for taking the time to prepare a wholesome breakfast. This article explores the benefits of incorporating a strawberry blueberry smoothie into your diet. It provides information on ingredients, variations, and the overall health advantages of this delightful beverage.

Why Choose a Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie?

Finding easy, never-fail ways to appreciate and be kind to yourself is harder than it should be. One trick that always works for me: I make a smoothie. Smoothies make a quick and tasty breakfast, and are also suitable for dinner, especially if you had a big lunch. Whether you want a lean green kale pineapple smoothie, a creamy oatmeal smoothie, a blueberry banana avocado smoothie, or prefer to keep it simple with a classic strawberry smoothie, there’s a recipe to suit every craving. A healthy berry smoothie is more than just a tasty treat - it’s packed with nutrients that help your body thrive. Whether you enjoy it as a snack or a meal, it’s a delicious way to nourish your body, support digestion, and keep your energy steady. The more smoothie recipes you try, the more you’ll develop a sense of your own tastes.

Key Ingredients and Their Benefits

This smoothie recipe calls for only a few ingredients. The ingredients like strawberries and blueberries are good for you and offer a wide range of vitamins and nutrients. Here's a breakdown of the core components:

Frozen Strawberries and Blueberries: I prefer using frozen ones, so that my smoothie is satisfyingly thick and creamy. Frozen strawberries are less sweet but give great fruit flavor to this smoothie. Frozen blueberries are sweet and fruit + give the beautiful purple color. It’s blueberry season! I love this time of year because fresh fruit is so plentiful. You can find it at your local farmer’s market, favorite grocery store, or, if you’re like me, at your local farm.
Almond Milk: For the smoothie to blend properly, you need a liquid base. Feel free to use any plant based (or regular) milk instead. For a vegan strawberry blueberry smoothie, use almond milk.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt adds extra protein to the smoothie, making it more filling. Adds a creamy texture that helps to keep the smoothie moist yet thick. And the tang of greek yogurt offsets the sweetness from the fruit.
Ice Cubes: Super simple ingredient that helps thicken the smoothie + keeps it crisp and extra refreshing. If using fresh fruit, ice may need to be added to thicken the smoothie.

Enhancing Your Smoothie: Optional Additions

This smoothie is delicious as is, but feel free to doctor it up with extra ingredients if you like. While this creamy strawberry blueberry banana smoothie is plenty good as is, there are some fun add ins to try!

Spinach: You won’t be able to taste it! If you are serving this smoothie to picky eaters, the spinach will turn it a less pleasant color, so I’d suggest pouring the smoothie into an opaque cup if you’d like to hide the addition. If you want an extra boost, add some spinach. I’d suggest starting with 1/4 cup and tasting along the way, the sweetness from the fruit should cover up the flavor of the spinach. Also, the smoothie color may change to a muted brown instead of purple so keep that in mind.
Protein Powder: While I personally don’t use protein powder you can certainly add it to this smoothie. Just adjust the flavor as needed and find the balance that works for you.
Chia Seeds: You can also try adding in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. The chia seeds absorb extra moisture and will naturally make for a thicker smoothie while the nut butter just adds more depth of thickness to it. Flaxseed / Chia Seeds: Both are great sources of healthy fats and fiber with minimal flavor. I’d suggest blending the flaxseeds into the actual smoothie and then sprinkling the chia seeds overtop, almost like sprinkles!
Nut Butter: I looove to add peanut, almond, or cashew butter to my smoothies for extra thickness + flavor. You could use any nut / seed butter that you’d like, my personal favorite for this smoothie is peanut butter though because it’s almost like a PB & J smoothie?! Optional: add a tablespoon of nut butter or chia seeds to your smoothie before blending.
Cinnamon: My secret smoothie ingredient, especially when it comes to blueberry smoothies! Its touch of warmth makes this smoothie stand out among the other blueberry and strawberry smoothie recipes you may have tried.
Hemp Seeds: Another great source of healthy fats and plant based protein too. You can blend these into the smoothie or sprinkle on top, either way they’re super easy to add!
Just Thrive PREbiotic: If you’re looking to nourish and support your gut, you need to try this gut health smoothie filled with natural prebiotics from Just Thrive PREbiotic, fiber, and other essential nutrients to fuel your digestive health. I’m a big fan of incorporating prebiotic powders into my healthy treat recipes because it’s a nice way to get in my daily supplements without having to swallow a bunch of pills. It’s also important to note that Just Thrive PREbiotic Drink Mix cannot be heated, which is why I love including it in my smoothie and no-bake recipes! It has a delicious tropical flavor, so it can easily be added to whip up any sweet treat! Love, JacquelineJust Thrive PREbiotic easily mixes into your beverages (hot or cold) or other no-bake recipes, so it’s easy to give your digestive and immune system some daily TLC-no pills required!Not a fan of flavored supplements? No problem!

The Power of Berries: Health Benefits

Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie is packed with health benefits!

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Antioxidant Richness: Berries are rich in antioxidants like ellagic acid and anthocyanins, which help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress¹. Blends like Antioxidant Boost and Berrylicious Açaí make it easy to enjoy these benefits in every sip.
Blood Sugar Regulation: Regular berry intake can improve insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood sugar³. Both blueberries and strawberries carry a low glycemic load, which means they don’t cause a large spike in your blood sugars.
Weight Management: Fiber slows digestion, helps you feel fuller for longer, and supports healthy weight management⁴.
Bone Health: Using milk or yogurt in your berry smoothie adds calcium, essential for strong bones and teeth⁵.
Nutrient Density: A healthy berry smoothie is both satisfying and nutrient-dense, making it a delicious way to get many of the vitamins and minerals found in whole foods.

Crafting the Perfect Smoothie: Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever come across a difficult smoothie recipe. I mean all you have to do is throw the ingredients into a blender and push a button. BLEND. Here’s how to create your own delicious strawberry blueberry smoothie:

Prep the Ingredients: The first step to any smoothie is the prep work ahead of time. If you’re buying fresh berries, be sure to rinse them, pat them dry, and then freeze for at least a 4 hours before blending into this healthy blueberry smoothie. For the bananas, be sure that they’re ripe and sweet (I like them when they are yellow and before they have any brown spots) before freezing. You can slice them into rounds or just break in half and freeze as large quarters/halves of banana. Lastly, make sure you have ice! If your fridge doesn’t automatically make ice just make it the night before or a few hours ahead of time. Then you’re set to blend!
Combine and Blend: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or Vitamix and process until smooth. Add milk, blueberries, strawberries, and yogurt to a blender. Mix until smooth! Add frozen banana, strawberries, and blueberries to a high-speed blender or vitamix. Add greek yogurt, almond milk, and ice cubes on top of the frozen fruit. Blend on high until a smooth and creamy consistency forms.
Adjust Consistency: If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add in a bit more milk. Splash in a bit more milk. If you’d like a thinner smoothie, splash in a bit more milk. Use more almond milk to thin it out or less to thicken it up. If using fresh fruit, ice may need to be added to thicken the smoothie. For a thicker smoothie, add a few handfuls of ice.
Serve and Enjoy: I sip my smoothies through these stainless steel straws. They make everything you drink through them from smoothies, to iced tea or iced coffee, to even water taste extra refreshing.

Tips for Smoothie Success

My biggest pet peeve with smoothies is when they’re watered down or too thin, I just prefer a thicker, more flavorful blend.

Freeze Your Fruit: Freeze your fruit! Either buy it pre-frozen or with something like bananas, set reminders if needed so that you’re freezing them ahead of time.
Yogurt Choice Matters: You can technically use any type of yogurt in this smoothie but greek yogurt is by far the thickest option. If you sub for a thinner yogurt just make sure to add a few more pieces of frozen fruit or ice cubes.
High-Powered Blender is Preferred: You do not need a high-dollar blender to make this strawberry blueberry smoothie. If you use a high powered blender (like the one I listed above), your smoothie will have a finer, more even consistency, but you can certainly make this recipe in a regular blender too. I owned this more economical option for a while.

Meal Prep and Storage

Even though this strawberry blueberry smoothie is incredibly easy to make, you might still want to incorporate it into your meal prep! Sometimes you just need that extra step of ease to make sure you stick with it. Having a smoothie prepped and ready to go will make it even easier to grab and go! For example, I’d use my stasher bags and fill them with the frozen banana, strawberries, blueberries, and ice cubes. That way, in the morning I’m just pouring the milk and scooping the yogurt into my blender then dumping the smoothie pack overtop! It’s a super simple meal prep step but can help if you’re having a tough day and/or in a rush.

Make ahead freezer packs: To make these even easier, prepare several smoothie freezer packs. Add ½ cup frozen blueberries and 1 cup frozen strawberries to a freezer Ziploc. Freeze 6 oz of yogurt in an ice cup tray and add the cubes to the Ziploc.
STORE leftovers in the fridge for about a day. Store the Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie in an airtight container, filling the container to the top. The less air, the better.

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