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.

a glass of a blackberry smoothie for weightloss

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.

simple blackberry smoothie being poured into a glass

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

ingredients for blackberry smoothie like an apple and banana

Gather the ingredients.

ingredients for a cinnamon blackberry smoothie with greek yogurt in a blender

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.)

a thick, healthy blackberry smoothie in a blender

Puree until smooth. ENJOY!

Dietary Note

For a vegan blackberry smoothie, opt for your favorite non-dairy milk and yogurt.

two glasses of blackberry smoothies with cinnamon

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 Cinnamon Smoothies in a glass

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