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    Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast

    Triple Berry Smoothie with Granola

    September 5, 2021 Updated March 6, 2023 By Rebecca Breakfast, Drinks

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    triple berry smoothie with granola with ingredients in background

    This easy berry smoothie with granola is a great breakfast for busy mornings. It's delicious, easy, and made with ingredients like yogurt, frozen berries, banana, and spinach that you may already have in your kitchen.

    mixed fruit smoothie with granola in tall glass with paper straws

    [This recipe was originally posted in August 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • How will this breakfast smoothie make your life easier?
    • What makes this smoothie recipe so good?
    • How do I make it?
    • Substitutions
    • Expert tips
    • FAQ

    How will this breakfast smoothie make your life easier?

    We all need a good and easy smoothie recipe in our back pocket. This berry smoothie with granola is super easy, made with ingredients you may already have, and it's adaptable-meaning you can just ingredients that you have already.

    This smoothie recipe makes one serving, so you won't be left with another serving if you're making breakfast for one.

    Plus with the addition of granola, the berry smoothie with granola is more filling breakfast than most smoothies. This Strawberry Banana PB Smoothie, Green Apple Smoothie, and Wild Blueberry Tea Smoothie are also great smoothie recipes.

    What makes this smoothie recipe so good?

    berry smoothie ingredients on table

    How do I make it?

    blended berry smoothie in a blender jar

    This berry smoothie with granola just takes 2 steps to make. Step 1: add all ingredients into a blender jar. The only order you need to worry about is to add the easy to mix ingredients first, so start with the yogurt.

    hand grabbing a glass of mixed berry smoothie with granola on top

    Step 2: Sprinkle granola over your berry smoothie with granola. It's great with pumpkin flaxseed granola or this Homemade Peanut Butter Granola.

    Substitutions

    • I used plain yogurt in this berry smoothie with granola because that's my pantry staple. Skip the added vanilla if you're using flavored yogurt.
    • Swap the mixed berries for one type of berries. It's probably good with peach, pineapple, or mango-but I haven't tested it with those ingredients.
    • Don't have frozen berries? Add fresh berries and a few ice cubes to this berry smoothie with granola if you like thick smoothies.
    • Swap the spinach for frozen spinach.
    • Swap the milk for your favorite non-dairy milk if needed. Soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk would work here.
    • Use your favorite granola, I recommend a more simple flavored one so the flavors don't clash. For example, I tried it with maple granola and I didn't like the flavor combination.

    Expert tips

    • Freeze bananas that are too ripe to eat (make sure to peel the peel off before freezing). You can use these in smoothies, banana bread, and you can make banana ice cream with them.
    • Use wilting spinach (or kale) in this berry smoothie with granola recipe. No need to throw it away.

    FAQ

    How to make smoothie with granola.

    Making a smoothie with granola is really easy, you can top your smoothie with granola or blend granola into your smoothie. Top this triple berry smoothie with granola, if you like crunchy granola.

    What is a must in a smoothie?

    The main ingredients in a smoothie are: fruit, liquid, and add-ins like nuts, seeds, or leafy greens. Yogurt is a great addition for a smooth texture and added protein.

    Do you put ice in a smoothie?

    Ice can definitely go into a smoothie, but it doesn't add any flavor, if you want to use flavorful ingredients, add frozen fruit to make it thick and cold.

    Are fruit smoothies healthy?

    Fruit smoothies, like this berry smoothie with granola often have lots of nutrients in them, from the fruit. If you add yogurt and milk, there's also some protein and calcium. All foods can fit into a healthful diet, don't try to eat only 'healthy foods'.

    triple berry smoothie with granola with ingredients in background

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Frozen Berries: Overnight Oats with Yogurt, include them in a Waffle Bar, Yogurt Bowl.
    • Spinach: Thai Beef with Spinach and Fried Garlic, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad, Microwave Egg Bowl, Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie, or Arugula Basil Pesto
    • Greek Yogurt: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Chicken Salad Pita
    • Banana: Bananas Foster Pancakes, Overnight Oats with Yogurt, or Berry Oatmeal Cups.
    • Granola: Yogurt Bowl.

    Did you make this berry smoothie with granola? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    smoothie with granola and 2 paper straws in a tall glass
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    5 from 19 votes

    Triple Berry Smoothie with Granola

    This easy berry smoothie with granola is a great breakfast for busy mornings. It's delicious, easy, and made with ingredients like yogurt, frozen berries, banana, and spinach that you may already have in your kitchen.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • High powered blender
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup yogurt of choice or individual container
    • 1 banana
    • 1 cup frozen berries
    • handful spinach
    • ½ cup milk or enough to get desired consistency
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-2 tablespoons granola of choice

    Instructions

    • Add ½ cup yogurt, 1 banana, 1 cup frozen berries, a handful of spinach, ½ cup milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to blender. Blend on high until combined.
    • Transfer to glass, top with granola, enjoy immediately

    Video

    Berry Granola Smoothie

    Notes

    • Use your favorite yogurt, I prefer plain so the fruit flavors really come out.
    • Use a fresh or frozen banana, same with spinach, just use about ⅓ of a handful of frozen since it's concentrated.
    • Use whatever granola you have, I like this Homemade Peanut Butter Granola or Chocolate Protein Granola.

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Cindy Gordon says

      August 08, 2018 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      This is delicious and perfect for the busy back to school mornings I have coming up!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:05 am

        exactly! good luck with back to school

        Reply
    2. Nicole Triebe says

      August 08, 2018 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      As silly as it sounds, i've never thought to put granola on my smoothie! This looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:05 am

        I didn't either before getting it in college! it's a game changer

        Reply
    3. michaela says

      August 08, 2018 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      I have all of the ingredients for these on hand! This will be breakfast today! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:04 am

        yay! it's so delicious! let me know how it turned out

        Reply
    4. Danielle says

      August 08, 2018 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      We love adding granola to our smoothies too. It makes it much more of a filling meal.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:03 am

        yes! it does

        Reply
    5. Jamie Young says

      August 08, 2018 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      Adding spinach to my grocery list now so I can make these for breakfast tomorrow! Delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:03 am

        yay! let me know how it turns out

        Reply
    6. Abbey Sharp says

      August 08, 2018 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      Really love the granola topping for a nice balance of crunch! Great way to start the day

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:02 am

        right?! it's delish

        Reply
    7. GiGi Eats says

      August 08, 2018 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Mmm!! Sounds and looks like a satiating breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:00 am

        thanks! it really is

        Reply
    8. Emily @Sinful Nutrition says

      August 08, 2018 at 3:30 pm

      Everything's better with granola! Love how easy this is!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:00 am

        right?!

        Reply
    9. Kelly says

      August 08, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      Berries are my favorite fruit, so I'm totally in on tripling and making a sweet smoothie like this!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:59 am

        right?! they're the best

        Reply
    10. Deborah Brooks says

      August 08, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Simple and delicious I love granola in smoothies

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:58 am

        isn't it the best?!

        Reply
    11. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

      August 08, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      This sounds so amazing! I am just getting back into making smoothies, so will give this a try!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:58 am

        let me know how it turns out

        Reply
    12. Mikki says

      August 09, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      Love how you worked the spinach in there! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:57 am

        thanks Mikki

        Reply
    13. Cindy Gordon says

      August 10, 2018 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      We have been wanting to UP our smoothie game. I love this idea of adding in granola!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:57 am

        yay!

        Reply
    14. Kelly Anthony says

      August 10, 2018 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      What a great way to start your morning. My kids won't even know I've added some veggies to their breakfast. Thanks for this delicious recipe.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:56 am

        totally!

        Reply
    15. Beth says

      August 10, 2018 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      Smoothies are such a quick, easy, healthy breakfast! Perfect for busy mornings on the go! I love all of the berries in this one! And the crunchy granola!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:55 am

        thanks!

        Reply
    16. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      August 10, 2018 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like the perfect breakfast for any day of the week!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:54 am

        it totally is! thanks

        Reply
    17. Jamie Young says

      August 10, 2018 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      I love when you have something delicious that you find out at a restaurant (or in this case, the student center) and it inspires you to make a really tasty recipe at home. My kids will love this! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:54 am

        right?! it's the best

        Reply
    18. camila says

      August 16, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love putting granola in my smoothie! This looks great!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 17, 2018 at 4:31 pm

        me too! thanks!

        Reply
    19. Kelly Anthony says

      September 13, 2018 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      Love this fast and easy breakfast that will be sure to satisfy everyone.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 18, 2018 at 11:49 am

        thanks!

        Reply
    20. Elaine Benoit says

      September 13, 2018 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for fun smoothies to make and this berry smoothy looks perfect! Especially with the addition of the granola as it gives me something to chew!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 18, 2018 at 11:49 am

        ohhh yes, something to chew is so important! that's part of why I love adding granola, just didn't quite realize it haha

        Reply
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