Banana Berry Smoothie Recipe

It’s no wonder why so many people start their day with a banana berry smoothie.

Berries are delicious and the perfect addition to a smoothie; packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients and fibre they provide a serious nutritional punch.

For women in perimenopause and menopause, berries also support healthy hormones because they contain powerful nutrients that help our bodies process ‘used’ hormones in the strongest way possible.

So, here’s my go-to banana berry smoothie recipe to start your day in the best (and tastiest) way.

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Why berries are on the menopause menu

Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause, berries are a fantastic addition to your diet.

With brain fog being one of the more common menopause and perimenopause symptoms, berries are powerhouses for cognitive ability, memory and focus. There’s evidence to support that berries lower the fogginess in the brain and help you concentrate, making them an excellent food to start the day with.

On top of being cognitive superheroes, berries are also natural remedies for inflammation, meaning they’re perfect for perimenopause bloating.

Why bananas are on the menopause menu

Just like berries are excellent to eat during perimenopause and menopause, bananas are full of nutrients that help to reduce certain symptoms.

The high potassium levels will help to regulate your blood pressure, while the magnesium found in bananas will help with sleep – something so many menopausal women find difficult. Plus, magnesium has been found to help with menopause anxiety and panic attacks.

Finally, bananas contain prebiotics, which are responsible for feeding your gut good bacteria and supporting the immune system, helping with menopause tummy ache.

Banana berry smoothie recipe

This banana berry smoothie recipe contains not only berries and bananas but also flaxseeds (one of the core foods to eat during menopause) and almond milk, making it a vegan recipe.

From prep to first sip, you’ll be drinking a nutritional super-boost in 5 minutes or less!

Ingredients for your banana berry smoothie

For this banana berry smoothie, you’ll need:

• 1.5 cups Strawberries (frozen)
• ⁠1 Banana (small, frozen)⁠
• 1 serving of Vanilla Protein Powder (your choice)
• 1.5 tbsp Almond Butter
• 1 tbsp Ground Flax Seed
• 1.25 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk (more if you prefer a thinner consistency).

Serves: 1

Time: 5 mins

How to make your banana berry smoothie

This recipe could not be easier.

1. Place all ingredients in your blender
2. Blend your ingredients until smooth
3. If your banana berry smoothie looks too thick, you can add a little bit of water or more almond milk to thin it out
4. Serve with ice with breakfast

Nutritional tip! Boost your fibre intake by including spinach or kale and switch up your berry choices from week to week. Consider cranberries, blueberries and blackberries.

Nut-free alternative for a banana berry smoothie

If you don’t consume nuts or you’re allergic, don’t worry! There’s an easy switch.

Simply use sunflower butter instead of almond butter and coconut milk instead of almond milk.⁠

Banana alternative in a berry smoothie

If you’re allergic to bananas or you simply don’t enjoy them, you can swap it out. Bananas provide a creaminess to your smoothie as well as a natural sweetness, but this can also be achieved with:

• Mango
• Pear
• Papaya
• Fresh dates
• Apricots

Banana berry smoothie – in a nutshell

This banana berry smoothie is a staple in our household and is often the first taste of the day for, not only myself, but my entire family.

The sweetness of the berries and bananas mask the leafy green addition of kale and spinach, making the banana berry smoothie a fantastic way to sneak greens in without complaint.

Give this smoothie a whirl and be sure to let me know what you think of it in the comments below!