A berry smoothie that’s loaded with antioxidants is great for your skin – and a delicious way to start your day!
Did you know that a berry banana smoothie is really great for your skin?
Berries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C which help protect skin from free radicals which can cause skin cancer. Vitamin C also increases elastin and collagen and keeps your skin hydrated.
Blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries contain fatty acids that can improve the smoothness of your skin and decrease inflammation. And bananas have vitamins A, C, and E, which heal and protect skin and slow the aging process.
You know what they say – a berry smoothie a day will keep the dermatologist away! (Is that a saying? No? Well, it really should be).
You need to make this smoothie – it tastes amazing and is so good for you! If you don’t need to be dairy free, you can use regular milk or water if you prefer.
This berry smoothie is:
- loaded with skin-smoothing antioxidants
- perfect for breakfast or a snack
- vegan, gluten free, and dairy free
Berry Beautiful Smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen banana coins one banana's worth - I slice my bananas and freeze them on a cookie sheet
- 1 cup frozen organic blueberries
- 1/4 cup frozen organic raspberries
- 1 cup non-dairy milk of your choice I like SO Delicious coconut milk
- frozen berries for garnish
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in the blender and let thaw for about five minutes so that they are easier to blend.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Pour into a glass and top with frozen berries.
What’s your favorite way to enjoy berries? What smoothies have you been drinking lately?
Kelly Roenicke
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What a gorgeous smoothie, Kelly! I love the pretty purple color. This would be a fantastic way to start out the day! Yum!
Thanks, Gayle!
Looks so refreshing. I can use this to jump start my week :D
Thank you!
Yum! I’m ready for summer right now too! :)
Me, too!
This smoothie IS beautiful, and I love that it’s full of nutrition that’s great for my skin too!
Thank you, Kristine!
So gorgeous! Every day should begin with a breakfast as beautiful and healthy as this smoothie! I didn’t realize berries help your skin! This is great news because I’ve been breaking out lately..you know…because: hormones ;) Happy Monday, beautiful!
Thank you, Julia! I was happy to read about the skin benefits, too! Happy Monday to you!
I always add berries to my banana smoothie just because I love the taste, but double score if the berries work wonders for my skin too!
I know, I was happy to find out about that!
That is beautiful!
Thank you, Jessica!
Berry smoothie are the best!
I agree! :)
I am SO ready for berries to come into season. Ontario strawberries are the best and I am going to gorge on them once they appear at the farmers markets. This smoothie sounds delicious- just my kinda thing! My favourite way to enjoy berries is probably dipped in dark chocolate. You can’t go wrong with that!
Oooh, berries in chocolate are my favorite, too!
Bring on the berries! This smoothie is so beautiful and it definitely looks like my kind of health food! Just gorgeous. :)
Now that is a pretty smoothie! Love the purple color : )
This smoothie looks fabulous!!
Thank you so much, Marla!