Berry Coconut Almond Smoothie

By Martha Rose Shulman

Berry Coconut Almond Smoothie
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
3 minutes
Rating
4(319)
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I was inspired to work on smoothie recipes this week when I defrosted a freezer and dredged out a half-filled bag of frozen berries. There was only one place for this lump of frozen berries — a rich smoothie. The key to the drink’s flavor is the cinnamon. I always strain mixed berry smoothies because I don’t like the texture of the little seeds, which don’t blend up.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 generous serving
  • 1heaping cup frozen mixed berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries; about 6 ounces)
  • ⅔cup light coconut milk or almond milk
  • ½banana (fresh or frozen)
  • 1tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry; see note)
  • 1tablespoon fresh orange or tangerine juice
  • 1teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • ⅛teaspoon cinnamon, more to taste
  • 1teaspoon agave nectar or pomegranate molasses
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

342 calories; 15 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 50 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams dietary fiber; 31 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 36 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Place a strainer over a bowl and strain the smoothie to extract the little seeds from the raspberries and blackberries. Pour into a glass and serve.

Tip
  • Note: To soak the chia seeds, place in a jar or bowl and add 4 tablespoons water for every tablespoon of chia seeds. Place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

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Comments

Kate Tornay

I didn't want to leave half a banana hanging, so I used a whole one and added a bit more coconut milk to balance it out. Left the seeds in (they don't bother me) and split it into two servings. Very tasty.

blisssu

I've made this with almond and with full-fat coconut milk--coconut boosts the flavor a notch and does not overwhelm. Can't speak for the low-fat kind. I had strawberries and blueberries on hand today--a fine combo. Pom molasses adds distinctive piquancy, but I have a sweet tooth and had to add ½ teaspoon agave as well. This smoothie is more work than some, but the results justify gathering the ingredients and spending extra prep time.

McKenzie

It's so rare that I happen to have all the ingredients for a recipe on hand, but I did for this one so I made it to a T (with a fresh banana, pomegranate molasses, and half coconut half almond milk). Wow! So good and tart. Sometimes I feel silly following a recipe for simple things like smoothies but I'm glad I tried this one.

Rachel

Delicious smoothie. I left out the sweetener and didn't miss it. I also omitted the chia seeds because I don't use them enough to make a bag worth buying. Still excellent! Note that the nutrition information appears to assume coconut milk, and if you're using unsweetened almond milk, the result will be a significantly lower-calorie smoothie.

marina

Made without the molasses/agave and was sweet enough for me. Used a whole banana and a little extra almond milk. Don’t skip the lime!

Nathan

JCS not a fan of this--could be better without pomegranate molasses? Doubled weights, by order of putting in Vitamix: 320g light coconut milk or almond milk 36g soaked chia seeds 26g tablespoon fresh orange or tangerine juice 8g teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 banana = about 112g 340g frozen mixed berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, about 1g, more to taste 11g pomegranate molasses

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