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Berry Smoothie, and where to source it

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Use frozen berries instead of ice. Ice thins the flavor as it melts; frozen fruit does the chilling and thickening while adding more of what you actually want to taste.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cooknone
Makesabout 2 cups
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains  dairy
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 2 cups
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Frozen mixed berries
The chill and the thick, all in one — no watery ice. Strawberry, blueberry, blackberry.
1 1/2 cupsrecommended
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Banana
Half a ripe banana for body and natural sweetness. Freeze it if yours are getting spotty.
1/2recommended
Local / market
Yogurt
For creaminess and tang. A whole-milk or Greek yogurt makes it thicker.
1/2 cuprecommended
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Milk or juice
To get it moving in the blender — add a splash at a time, to your texture.
1/2 cuprecommended
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Honey
Recommended to start; only if the fruit needs it. To taste.
1 tspto taste
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. LoadAdd the berries, banana, yogurt, and a splash of the milk to the blender.
  2. BlendBlend, adding more milk a splash at a time until it moves but stays thick.
  3. TasteTaste and add a little honey only if the fruit needs the help.
The Toolkit

Blender · Reusable cups

Straight Answers
Can you make Berry Smoothie ahead of time? — Partly

You can batch the mix and keep it cold, but add the ice, soda, and garnish and shake or stir to order — a made-up drink goes flat and watery if it sits.

Is Berry Smoothie gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Berry Smoothie vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and honey. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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