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Beat the Winter Blues Berry Smoothie.

Oct 14, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 17 Comments

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Loaded with vibrant flavors and colors, this frosty smoothie is sure to help you beat the winter blues. This fresh and delicious drink tastes like summer in a glass!

berry smoothie with whole berries and coconut on top

When the cold weather hits, it’s easy to drag in the morning. The nice warm bed feels so good, and the still dark morning isn’t very inspiring in the winter months.

Sometimes it’s hard to be excited about getting up and eating breakfast, especially in the winter months. A warm breakfast can be something to look forward to, like fluffy dairy free pancakes or fresh baked chocolate donuts.

On other days, you might want a fresh, light breakfast with lots of vitamins and fiber, like this super delicious berry smoothie.

A smoothie is a great way to jump start your morning with a good serving of fruits or vegetables. This berry smoothie is like a taste of summer – strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple make this smoothie very easy to drink.

Ingredients

  • strawberries
  • blueberries
  • mango
  • pineapple
  • orange juice or non-dairy milk
  • chia seeds and coconut flakes if desired
strawberries and blueberries in a blender

Fresh or frozen fruit for smoothies

You can use either fresh or frozen fruit for smoothies, depending on what your preference is.

If you use frozen fruit, your smoothie will be very thick and frosty, which is delicious.

However, if fresh fruit is what’s available, that can be used in a smoothie as well. I like to freeze fresh summer fruit when it’s in season. When I freeze berries myself, I find they have a better flavor than the store bought frozen fruit.

If your frozen berries are very tart (and sometimes they can be when they come from the store), you can add a bit of maple syrup or a different natural sweetener when you blend this.

Which liquid to use

You can use water or non-dairy milks like rice, coconut, oat, or soy, or juice to blend this smoothie. Fortified orange juice, pineapple juice, or cranberry juice are all good options.

Any liquid that works for your dietary needs is a good choice for this recipe.

blended smoothie in a pitcher

Benefits

This smoothie contains strawberries and blueberries, both of which are full of fiber and antioxidants. Strawberries are high in vitamin C, which is great for your immune system and may help with fatigue and your mood.

Mango is high in fiber, vitamin B6, as well as vitamin C. Pineapple is also high in vitamin C, as well as potassium.

Adding chia seeds to your smoothie is a great way to boost the protein in this fruity, frosty drink.

Optional smoothie additions

There are lots of things you can add to a berry smoothie. Try any of these to mix things up a bit!

  • Spinach or kale for some greens
  • A scoop of your favorite protein powder
  • Non-dairy yogurt
  • Soaked oats to add fiber and protein
  • If you’d prefer to make this drink into a smoothie bowl, just add a little less liquid so that the mixture is nice and thick. Then you can add your toppings and eat it with a spoon.

Substitutions

  • Try peaches instead of mango
  • Use any type of berry that you like – raspberries or blackberries are good choices, too
  • Use any liquid that works for your dietary needs

What kind of blender is best

I know lots of people prefer a Vitamix for its powerful blending abilities. I agree, it is a great blender, and if you are wanting to make things like nice cream in a blender, a Vitamix is a great choice.

I have an Oster Beehive blender, and it works super well for smoothies, plus it’s pretty affordable. It’s about $70 on Amazon. I’ve had mine for about 6 years, and it’s still going strong!

berry smoothie in a mason jar with a glass straw

More dairy free smoothie recipes

  • Cherry Mango Smoothie
  • Blood Orange Banana Smoothie
  • Berry Beet Smoothie

One thing that makes me look forward to my smoothie is my glass straw from Strawesome. I really like drinking my smoothie out of a teal glass straw. So fun!

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

easy berry smoothie
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Beat the Winter Blues Berry Smoothie.

This berry smoothie is just the thing to start your day in the winter months! This fresh and delicious smoothie that is packed with Vitamins A and C.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Grain Free, vegan.
Keyword easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 333 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup frozen strawberries
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • ¾ cup frozen mango
  • ½ cup frozen pineapple
  • ¾ cup calcium fortified orange juice or water, or non-dairy milk
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds optional
  • ½ Tablespoon coconut flakes optional
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the frozen fruits in the blender and let them thaw for about 15 minutes. If you have a super powerful blender, you may be able to skip this, but it does make it easier to blend it if it's a bit thawed.

  2. Add the juice and chia seeds and blend on high until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid so that it blends easily.

  3. Top with more chia seeds and coconut flakes if desired.

Recipe Notes

Feel free to use whatever fruits you enjoy. You could use frozen raspberries, peaches, or kiwi.

Nutrition Facts
Beat the Winter Blues Berry Smoothie.
Amount per Serving
Calories
333
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Sodium
 
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
878
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
67
g
22
%
Fiber
 
15
g
63
%
Sugar
 
44
g
49
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
1710
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
 
201.1
mg
244
%
Calcium
 
181
mg
18
%
Iron
 
2.8
mg
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in January 2015. It has been updated.

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Comments

  1. Darryl

    March 14, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and delicious!

    Reply
  2. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven

    January 09, 2015 at 10:28 am

    This is such a gorgeous smoothie, Kelly! I’m definitely feeling a little down with the winter blues and this is just what I need! Just looking at that gorgeous color is enough to cheer me up!

    Reply
  3. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    January 09, 2015 at 4:11 am

    I’m so glad you posted this, Kelly. I’m getting abit overwhelmed seeing stews, chillis and all that jazz with it being 30 degrees celcius outside here (I think in your terms, nearly 100?).

    Reply
  4. Kristen @ Joyfully Thriving

    January 08, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    That looks delicious, Kelly, but it’s been so cold here in Indiana that I’m drinking hot chocolate in the morning instead of smoothies. :-)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 13, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you! I love hot chocolate in the morning, too, Kristen!

      Reply
  5. whiskandshout

    January 08, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    I’ve kept up with mine! I think this is the longest I’ve lasted. However, the cold weather and short days are definitely getting to me… this smoothie could not have come at a better time :)

    Reply
  6. athleticavocado

    January 08, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    This looks uber tasty! Mango smoothies are my fav, def wanna try that combo with chia seeds! yum yum!

    Reply
  7. Sarah Grace

    January 08, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    WOW yum!! This looks amazing. I love putting chia seeds in my smoothies :)
    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

    Reply
  8. thespicyrd

    January 08, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Sometimes it’s the pretty accessories that make keeping resolutions much more fun :-) Love your smoothie, and since I am currently sick, it’s just what I need. If only I could convince my sick daughter and sick husband to make one for me :-) I haven’t made resolutions for several years now, but this year I have done some serious goal planning (after reading The Happiness Project-great book BTW) and my big goals is to be more productive/manage my time better. So far, I’m off to a great start! Wishing you a happy, healthy, joyous New Year!!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 13, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Oh no, I hope you are better now! I have wanted to read The Happiness Project for awhile, thanks for the recommendation!

      Reply
  9. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    January 07, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    Drink more smoothies is such a great resolution! So much better than my “keep better track of receipts to make taxes easier”. Ha! This smoothie sounds delicious, will definitely help me beat the winter blues : )

    Reply

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