Sweet, slightly tart, and subtly spiced, this Blackberry Smoothie is a refreshing way to jumpstart your mornings or nourish your body with a healthy afternoon snack.
5 Star Review
“It’s delicious! I’m having this smoothie right now!”
— Christine —
The endless versatility and ease of smoothies will never cease to bring me joy.
- A classic Strawberry Smoothie is always a welcome favorite.
- Trendy concoctions, like this Turmeric Smoothie, offer inspiration.
- And a Cleansing Apple Avocado Smoothie fuels your body with a boost of extra nutrition.
My latest obsession?
Thick and creamy blackberry smoothies that offer a wonderfully familiar and satisfying berry flavor with the unexpected warmth of cinnamon.
Ingredients and Substitutions
You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.
- Blackberries. With vitamin C, fiber, Vitamin K, manganese, and more, blackberries are plump little jewels of nutritional splendor.
- Apple. Choose a tart, firm apple (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) for best results and flavor (apple lovers should also try this Apple Smoothie). I leave the skin on for extra fiber and antioxidants.
- Dates. My secret ingredient (and preferred sweetener for this smoothie and this Date Shake) that naturally sweetens the smoothie just enough to offset (but not outshine) the tartness of the blackberries and apple.
- Frozen Banana. Your one-way ticket to an ultra-thick and creamy smoothie.
- Yogurt. If you’d like to make this blackberry smoothie without yogurt, swap it for a few extra pieces of fruit for thickness. To make sure the smoothie stays filling, consider replacing the protein in the yogurt with chia seeds or protein powder.
- Milk. My favorite milk for smoothies (like this Carrot Smoothie) is unsweetened vanilla almond milk because it’s low in fat, low in sugar, but never short on creaminess. You may also use cow’s milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk in this recipe or any type of milk you like to keep on hand in your fridge.
- Cinnamon. Warmly spices the blackberry smoothie and is believed to improve blood pressure, help manage blood sugar, and support digestive health. It makes this smoothie extra special.
- Vanilla. Marries perfectly with the sweet dates. Be sure to use the real stuff.
- Flaxseed Meal. Packs in additional fiber PLUS omega-3 fatty acids. Added bonus? Flaxseed offers a helping hand to the banana to thicken these blackberry cinnamon smoothies (and this Blueberry Spinach Smoothie recipe) to the perfect consistency.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Add your fruit, liquid, and mix-ins to a blender. (If you do not have a high-powered blender, I recommend cutting the dates into quarters with a sharp knife before adding them to your blender.)
- Puree until smooth. ENJOY!
More Favorite Smoothies
- Green Smoothies: I have several green smoothies including this Kale Smoothie and Mango Green Smoothie.
- Blueberry Smoothies: Several smoothies I make with blueberries is this classic Blueberry Smoothie and this Blueberry Spinach Smoothie.
- You could also make smoothie bowls or a blackberry pineapple smoothie. All equally delicious!
Blackberry Smoothie
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 smoothies
Healthy blackberry smoothie naturally sweetened with dates and thickened with banana and Greek yogurt, plus cinnamon. Fast. Easy. Thick.
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Ingredients
- 1 banana sliced and frozen
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 1 small apple diced (do not peel)
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of your choice
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt (I use non-fat Greek)
- 2 dried dates pitted
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather, chop, and prep the smoothie ingredients
- Add the banana, blackberries, and apple to a blender; top with milk. Add yogurt, dates, flaxseed, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Puree until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
- TO STORE: Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator (the less air, then better!) for up to 1 day. Stir or shake the jar to recombine, then enjoy.
- FOR VEGAN/DAIRY-FREE: Use your favorite non-dairy yogurt in place of Greek yogurt.
- TIP: If you do not have a high-powered blender, I recommend cutting the dates into quarters with a sharp knife before adding them to your blender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1of 2Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 10gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 315mgIron: 1mg
It’s delicious! I’m having this smoothie right now! Any idea on the calories?
Hi! First of all, I’m so excited that you tried this recipe and enjoyed it! It is one of our absolute favorites too. In terms of nutritional information, I’m afraid I can’t help you there. Because I’m not a registered dietitian, I don’t feel comfortable giving out specific nutritional info, such as calorie counts. Instead, I try to focus on using a lot healthy ingredients, and trust that this is what is right for my diet overall. If you’d like a specific calorie count, I know that there are many free calculators available online. I’m sorry that I can’t answer the specific question that you asked, but I hope this at least helps to explain some of my reasoning. Again, so so glad you like the smoothie! Have a wonderful weekend.
Sounds good, do you have to cut the dates up or do anything to them at all ? Never used dates in a smoothie…..I have cut them up and used them in muffins tho.
Hi! I don’t cut up the dates at all and haven’t had any issues. As long as your blender is powerful (and the dates are pitted), it should be able to handle it. If you want to be 100% safe, you could cut them into fourths. I hope you enjoy it! This smoothie is one of my faves :)
Thank you Erin :)
Is this smoothie seedy? Will the blender pulverize the seeds? I’ve tried making a milkshake with blackberries and there were just way too many seeds
Thank you
Hi Jamie, I think that is going to be determined by the kind of blender you have. Some blenders are not powerful enough to pulverize the seeds.
I made this blackberry smoothie earlier and it was pretty good. It was easy to blend and didn’t take much time. The flavor is a bit tart but still nice. I added a bit of honey because I like it sweeter. I would make it again for sure! Thanks for the recipe!
So glad it was a hit, Korinne! Thank you!
Tried this smoothie after seeing the recipe and it was pretty good overall. My husband liked it more than I did, especially after I added a drizzle of honey to his glass. It’s not overly sweet, which I appreciate, but I might bump up the fruit next time. Easy enough for a weekday breakfast though.
Thanks Natalie!
Loved the flavor! The blackberries really pop and the cinnamon was unexpected but in a good way it made everything taste better. It adds this subtle warmth that makes the smoothie feel a little more special than your typical berry blend. Definitely one I’ll keep in my regular rotation. Thanks!
So glad to hear, Maddie! Thank you!