Smoothie season is just beginning. I have a hard time during the winter months whipping up a cold drink like this one. But the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the weeds are growing. It’s definitely time for smoothies.
I have a freezer full of blackberries, spoils from last summer’s blackberry picking around the house. It’s definitely time to use them up. I have one of those fancy blenders and it makes it so easy to pulverize frozen blackberries in seconds.
When I make smoothies for myself, I try to stay away from adding lots of sugar and making them really sweet. Most of the time (not all) I’m looking for more of a healthy drink, something to get my day started. However, I like having smoothies for lunch too.
The color of this Blackberry-Banana combination is stunning. Lots of anti-oxidants here. It makes me feel like I’m drinking something sinful. The smoothie is rich and filling without being fattening.
To your health!
Blackberry-Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen blackberries
- 1 very ripe banana
- 2 cups Lite Vanilla Soy Milk
- 6 ounces Low-fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon honey (might need more if your banana is not very ripe)
- 2 Tablespoons wheat germ (optional)
Directions
- Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high for about one minute. Serve with a straw.
I used a couple Tablespoons of wheat germ (which I keep in my fridge) in this recipe. It doesn’t change the taste other than a slight nutty overtone, so it’s definitely optional. However, it’s full of beneficial folic acid and vitamin E so why not add it. Flax seed would also be a good option if you have that around.
Cindy says
What a gorgeous smoothie. I’m like you, keep it healthy when we can so we splurge later.
Cathy says
Thanks Cindy!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
What a gorgeous smoothie! I just adore the yellow straws with the color of the blackberries.
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
The color is stunning with those yellow straws!
Cathy says
I love purple and yellow together too.
Kristin says
Made these this morning. So good! My husband drank his first one in record time and asked for.a srcond right away.
Renee Riley says
The yellow straw looks very colorful with the blackberries