Can I make this smoothie without banana?

Yes. Add a few more berries or a spoon of honey for sweetness. It will be a little less creamy.

Is it better with fresh or frozen berries?

Both work. Frozen berries make it colder and thicker, which most people prefer in a smoothie.

How filling is an almond butter berry smoothie?

Quite. This recipe lists about 700 calories, 28g of protein and 16g of fibre per serving, so it sits closer to breakfast than to a drink.

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Almond Butter Berry Smoothie

Rich, creamy, and packed with protein. The almond butter creates incredible texture while mixed berries add flavor and antioxidants. Perfect for sustained energy, post-workout, or when you need something substantial in drinkable form.

Time: 5 min
Method: Blend
Serves: 1
Energy: 700 kcal
Protein: 28 g

Go to the method

Tall glass of almond butter berry smoothie made with oats, almond butter, mixed berries, banana and yogurt

Method

Step 1: Blend your DIY Oats with almond butter, mixed berries, banana, and Greek yogurt.
Step 2: Add milk as needed for consistency - the almond butter will make it quite thick.
Step 3: Blend thoroughly.
Step 4: This is rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying.
Step 5: The almond butter provides healthy fats that keep you full for hours.

Notes from the Department

Protein-rich

Nutrition

1 serving

700 cal | 28g protein | 16g fiber

2 servings

1400 cal | 56g protein | 32g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Most smoothies are a snack pretending to be a meal. This one is a meal. Soaked oats bring body, Greek yogurt brings tang and protein, and almond butter turns the whole thing thick and silky. The berries keep it bright so it never tastes heavy, and the banana smooths out the edges.

Getting the texture right

Almond butter thickens fast. Start with less milk than you think you need, blend, then add more a splash at a time. Frozen berries give a colder, thicker glass; fresh berries give a looser one. If it turns into something you need a spoon for, call it a smoothie bowl and carry on.

Swaps

Cashew or peanut butter work in place of almond butter. Plain curd can stand in for Greek yogurt. For a dairy-free glass, use a plant yogurt and oat milk. If you don't have a DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats overnight in milk with chia and a couple of almonds, then blend as normal.

Storage

Drink it fresh. It thickens in the fridge as the oats and chia keep working. If you must keep it, shake or re-blend with a little milk.

Questions people ask

Can I make this smoothie without banana?: Yes. Add a few more berries or a spoon of honey for sweetness. It will be a little less creamy.
Is it better with fresh or frozen berries?: Both work. Frozen berries make it colder and thicker, which most people prefer in a smoothie.
How filling is an almond butter berry smoothie?: Quite. This recipe lists about 700 calories, 28g of protein and 16g of fibre per serving, so it sits closer to breakfast than to a drink.