Easy Blackberry Smoothie {Creamy}

This quick and easy blackberry smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast or snack! It's refreshing, rich and creamy and has a beautiful purple color! Full of oats, yogurt, milk and you can use fresh or frozen berries. Sweetened with honey.

Yesterday, I bought the juiciest blackberries ever that ended up in this tasty recipe. It really fills you up and is a great way to start off your day just like with this Green Kiwi Smoothie. I am in love with the vibrant color, similar to my Blueberry Smoothie. And with so many plump berries in season, I think I will make a Banana Raspberry Smoothie next!

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• Key ingredients for breakfast smoothie
• Variations
• How to make easy creamy blackberry smoothie recipe?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More smoothie recipes
• Recipe

Key ingredients for breakfast smoothie

• Oats- This helps it be more filling.
• Milk- The higher fat content, the creamier the drink.
• Blackberries- High quality, in season fruit is best.
• Yogurt- I like to use the Greek vanilla.
• Ice- Makes it nice and thick and cold.
• Honey- Used as optional sweetener.

Variations

• You can add a handful of other berries- Like strawberry or blueberry to slightly change up the flavor.
• Add 1 tablespoon of unflavored protein powder- To make this more filling.
• You can add 1 ripe banana in this recipe- And that will add sweetness as well as more creaminess.
• I use milk in this recipe- But I have seen other recipes, which call for coconut water. I tried it but found the consistency to be too thin and didn't like it at all.
• Add juice- In combination with or place in the place of milk. Consistency will change.
• If you want to make a vegan version- Make sure to use vegan yogurt and vegan milk (soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk).
• Try other sweeteners- Such as maple syrup or agave syrup or brown sugar.
• If you are not fond of the chunky oat texture- You can reduce the quantity to your liking.
• Add different extracts- To change up the flavor profile.
• For additional blackberry flavor- Use blackberry flavored yogurt, if you can find it. I feel like it's a flavor that's not always available at grocery stores.
• Bring in some greens- Such as spinach or kale. I like to use about ¼ cup.
• Peanut butter option- Inspired by the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you can blend in a bit of your favorite nut butter to change the flavor.
• Use a different yogurt flavor- Like honey, raspberry, or strawberry.

How to make easy creamy blackberry smoothie recipe?

Tips and techniques

• Use fresh blackberries- Since they have so much more flavor but if you can't get your hands on them, frozen ones will work well too.
• I like to use THIS BLENDER- All the time. I use it for all my smoothies and even use it to make purees for savory recipes. It's strong and awesome!
• You can use your favorite yogurt- But I recommend Greek yogurt, because it is creamiest and brings a great flavor.
• If you like acai bowls- You may want to thicken this up and add in some granola and fresh fruit to make a bowl of your own.
• For a fun and fancy look- Rub lemon juice on the rim of a drinking glass or Mason jar and dip it in raw or granulated sugar. You can also use colored sanding sugar for themed parties. Here is a compilation of Beverages to try at your next event.
• Use frozen blackberries- For a thicker, easier smoothie any time of the year.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Make ahead- This is best served fresh.
• Room temperature- Don't leave out for any long period of time, because it won't keep it's consistency or cold temperature.
• Refrigerate- Tastes best when served immediately but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 day. It will become thicker and you will need to mix it again with additional milk.
• Freeze- This is not recommended.

More smoothie recipes

• Strawberry Smoothie (4 Ingredients)
• Mango Smoothie (With Orange and Banana)
• Coffee Smoothie (Mocha Smoothie)
• Chocolate Banana Smoothie
• Easy Pineapple Smoothie (Without Bananas)

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