2 Minute Frozen Fruit Smoothie (No Banana)
No banana? No problem! This frozen fruit smoothie takes 2 minutes and does not include banana like many other recipes. Instead you’ll blend frozen berries, yogurt, nut butter, and a splash of orange juice, for an easy on the go breakfast. Garnish with fresh berries to make it look extra pretty, or add some granola for a crunch!
Of all the smoothies I make, this frozen fruit smoothie is one I am completely OBSESSED with! I make it at least two times a week because:
- it is SO super easy and can be made in less than 2 minutes
- It actually tastes good. It’s like a treat to start my day!
A lot of smoothie recipes call for bananas, but this is a no banana smoothie recipe! I also really love this greek yogurt smoothie, its perfect for breakfast on the go! As a professional baker, sometimes I like to have a quick breakfast, and this smoothie is my go-to!
Basically you take frozen berries, yogurt (any flavor, sometimes I use a berry or sometimes just vanilla), sun butter, and orange juice and juhzz it all up in a blender and tada, breakfast is served.
You can 100% use a different nut butter but since I have a peanut allergy I like to use Sun-butter (sunflower seed butter) here as an alternative.
Lastly, if your’e a coffee + smoothie lover, try this coffee smoothie or this Coffee Banana Smoothie!
WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS RECIPE
- For those who dislike bananas, this smoothie is made with no bananas and only berries as the fruit.
- It’s ready to drink in just two minutes which is great for busy mornings.
- You can use whatever berries you have on hand and customize it to your liking.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
- Frozen Berries – I buy the bag of mixed frozen berries. You cad find them at most grocery stores but my favorite is the blend from Trader Joe’s!
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt – Adds creaminess to the smoothie
- Sun butter – My nut butter of choice, really a seed butter but it works!
- Liquid – A small amount of water or orange juice helps turn the drink into a thick smoothie consistency.
- Hemp Seeds – I like the texture of these so I add them but its totally optional
HOW TO MAKE A FRUIT SMOOTHIE FOR ONE
Layer the ingredients: In a personal sized blender (such as the Ninja or Nutrabullet) add the frozen berries first. Then add the vanilla greek yogurt, nut butter, orange juice or water, and hemp seeds if using.
Blend the smoothie: Start by pulsing the ingredients together to break up the frozen berries, then blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie and add simple syrup or sugar sweetener if needed. Pour into a glass and top with dark chocolate chunks if desired. Enjoy!
TIPS FOR RECIPE SUCCESS
If your frozen fruit smoothie is too thick or it gets stuck in the blender, add a few more tablespoons of liquid until you reach the desired consistency.
Start with frozen berries and not fresh. Fresh berries will create a watery smoothie instead of a thick, creamy one.
FLAVOR VARIATIONS
- Other Fruit: Try this smoothie with mango, peach, or cherries, they are all delicious variations!
- For sweetness: If you like your frozen fruit smoothie sweeter, add in a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
- Change the nut butter: Sunflower seed butter is great for those with a nut allergy, but you can also use almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter.
- Topping ideas: Top with chia seeds, toasted coconut, fresh berries, or granola.
Making ahead AND FREEZING
Fruit smoothies are best enjoyed immediately as they tend to separate and get warm the longer they sit out.
To freeze: Divide the frozen fruit smoothie into individual portions and pour into freezer-safe containers or bags. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. When ready to enjoy, add to a blender with some milk or water and blend until smooth and creamy.
2 Minute Frozen Fruit Smoothie (No Banana)
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup mixed berries, frozen (i like the frozen berry mix from trader joes!)
- ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt, (I use Fage)
- 1 tbsp Sunflower Seed Butter, (or any nut butter)
- ⅓ cup Orange Juice, or water
- 1 tbsp Hemp Seeds, (optional)
Equipment
- 1 Personal Blender Ninja or Nutrabullet
Instructions
In a personal-sized blender (such as the Ninja or Nutrabullet) add the frozen berries first. Then add the vanilla greek yogurt, nut butter, orange juice or water, and hemp seeds if using.- Start by pulsing the ingredients together to break up the frozen berries, then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and add simple syrup or sugar sweetener if needed. Pour into a glass and top with dark chocolate chunks if desired. Enjoy!
This recipe sounds great. The grams of sugar is high for me. Is that due to the berries and yogurt? I can use Oikos Pro Yogurt which has 2 grams of sugar but would that reduce the sugar alot? Also if I used fresh squeezed oj would that reduce the sugar-Thanks
Hi Gloria- The nutrition facts can definitely change based off of what yogurt you are using- they are automatically calculated by a the computer so it doesnt know what yogurt you are using. If you use a low sugar yogurt and less berries or orange juice it will definitely be lower. You can also sub the oj for water! Hope that helps.