This Refreshing Blackberry Smoothie without Banana is the perfect way to start your day or refuel after a workout. Bursting with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh blackberries and blended to perfection with wholesome ingredients, it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins.
This banana-free smoothie is a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and naturally sweet flavors. It’s a simple yet satisfying way to start your day or enjoy a refreshing snack.
Whether you don’t have bananas or you don’t like bananas this healthy blackberry smoothie is the most vibrant and energizing smoothie recipe with all the balanced nutrition.Â
Health benefits of blackberries
They are packed with vitamin C which boosts immunity and also plays an integral role in collagen formation in the bones. With being high in fiber and low in calories it promotes regular bowel movement thereby helping in good digestion. It’s a great source of Vitamin K and manganese. These berries boost brain health and supports oral health too.Â
My innovative blackberry muffins are absolutely delicious dessert. I love to bake my healthy blackberry bread for snacking or breakfast.Â
Why you will love this
No banana and no yogurt
Packed with protein and superfood
Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free
only 4 ingredients
Rich in antioxidants
Quick and easy
Ingredients
Ingredients notes
Blackberries – I used fresh blackberries but frozen also works well especially if you like thick smoothies.Â
Dates – Since, I made this beverage without banana, hence I used dates to naturally sweeten it. Dates are high in fiber and potassium and are a very healthy ingredient.Â
Hempseeds – I like to add natural plant protein in my recipes and hence hempseeds add adequate protein and fiber here.Â
Almond milk – I used almond milk because it’s easily available but you may use hemp milk for an extra boost of protein. However, coconut milk does not work here very well.
For detailed measurements of ingredients, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.Â
How to make
Firstly in a blender, I combined rinsed blackberries, dates, hempseeds and almond milk.
Secondly, I blended it very smooth.
Lastly, I poured it into the serving glasses and garnished.Â
This was the best vegan and creamy blackberry smoothie.
Variations
Chia seeds – This also goes well here and can be blended with other ingredients
Protein powder – any plant-based unflavored protein powder can also be added to the blender for the extra boost of protein.Â
Nuts – chopped nuts can be used for garnishing.
Expert tips
- It’s important to blend everything very well so that there are no chewy lumps at the bottom.
- It might start to change its color so serve immediately.Â
Yes! It’s very healthy and is a great antioxidant beverage.
Yes! The taste may vary slightly but if you like banana then you will like its overall taste.
Yes! But the taste and color may vary slightly but will still taste good.
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Refreshing Blackberry Smoothie without Banana
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk
- 5 pitted dates
- 1/4 cup hempseeds
Instructions
- In a blender combine, rinsed blackberries, almond milk, dates and hempseeds.
- Blend it smooth until creamy.
- Pour it into the serving glasses and garnish with more hempseeds and fresh blackberries. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- This tastes best when served immediately.
- It changes in color if kept for too long.
- Garnishing is optional.
Nutrition
Maggie Unzueta says
I’m drinking a smoothie RIGHT NOW! Maybe tomorrow I’ll make this blackberry smoothie. YUM!
Lacey says
Love finding new smoothie recipes for the summer!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
The color of this smoothie is so pretty. Blackberries are my absolute favorite berry, so this is something I’ll definitely be trying.
Hannah Palamara says
This looks delicious! I want to try it out for breakfast this week. Thanks for sharing!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Beautiful! I have some blackberries in the fridge, so looking forward to try this one! đŸ™‚
Cat says
I cannot believe I have yet to try a blackberry smoothie! They are in season right now, so I may have to run down to our farmers market and get some and try this!
Gunjan says
Go for it. You will love it.
Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated says
Normally I don’t like smoothies because I don’t find them filling, but yours looks thick and delicious!
Gunjan says
Thank you Nicola.
Molly | Miss Molly Moon says
Fresh picked Blackberries might be my favorite berry. So, obviously this is the perfect smoothie for me! I’ll definitely be giving this one a try!
Molly // Miss Molly Moon
Gunjan says
Let me know how it turned out for you.
Lynn Woods says
I love blackberries. Adding this to my smoothie rotation!
Elise Cohen Ho says
I love smoothies and this one looked so delicious that I already made it.. Yummy!
Poonam says
I usually stick to blueberry smoothies but this look delicious. I’ll have to try this!
Crystal // Dreams, etc. says
I love smoothies and this sounds so good. I love the color of it too!
Krysten says
Oh my goodness, this looks really good. I need more smoothie recipes in my life. Trying this out for lunch!
Rachel Ritlop says
I’m not quite sure how I feel about blackberries but it looks delicious!