Creamy Almond Blackberry Smoothie with Oat Milk
The prettiest purple milk is made with homemade frozen blueberries, raw almonds, and a banana, to create a creamy almond blackberry smoothie with oat milk.
This magical purple milk is incredibly simple to make, and there is no need to add a sweetener, as it’s naturally sweetened with bananas. If you’re into smoothies, you might also love my Protein-Powered Banana Spinach Smoothie.
I picked these juicy blackberries right here in Menorca, where I’ve lived for over 30 years. It’s a must every summer, and even though this one has been extremely hot, I still managed to catch a few before they dried up. While they were still fresh, I made a Ginger and Blackberry Compote and froze the rest for later to make this silky purple smoothie, extra refreshing, fruity, and cool.
And this is why you’re going to love it
Beautiful purple milk color
Easy to make with only 4 ingredients
Suitable at any time of the day
Packed with essential nutrients
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Frozen blackberries
I picked and froze mine, which keeps them fresh. You can also use store-bought frozen or fresh blackberries.
Banana (ripe)
Adds creaminess and natural sweetness. Can swap for mango or pear if you don’t like bananas.
Soaked almonds (½ cup)
Soak for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours). Makes the smoothie smoother. Cashews also work well.
Oat milk (500ml / 2 cups)
Or any plant-based milk, such as almond, soy, or cashew, is fine.
Let`s Make it (4 Easy Steps)
- Soak the almonds for at least 30 minutes. Drain and add them to your blender.
- Add frozen blackberries, banana, and oat milk.
- Blend on high until completely smooth (about 1–2 minutes).
- Pour into 2 tall glasses and enjoy straight away while still cold.
Top Tips
Using frozen blackberries makes this smoothie naturally chilled without needing to add ice cubes.
If you like it sweeter, add a drizzle of maple syrup or your sweetener of choice.
Drink it straight after blending for the best refreshing texture. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and drink within two days.
FAQs
Not really. Smoothies are usually made with fruit, nuts, and plant milk, so they’re lighter and more nourishing. Milkshakes often use ice cream and are more like a dessert. This blackberry almond smoothie feels creamy like a milkshake, but it’s made with wholesome ingredients.
Yes, soaking softens the almonds, which makes the texture creamier. If you skip soaking, your smoothie might be slightly grainy.
You can store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours in a sealed jar, but it’s best freshly blended. The frozen blackberries give it that chilled, refreshing texture, which is nicest straight away.
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Recipe Card and Notes
Almond Blackberry Smoothie with Oat Milk
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blackberries about 30 or 60 g
- 1 mature banana
- ½ cup raw almonds, soaked at least 30 minutes or up to overnight 60 grams
- 2 cups oat milk or other plant-based milk of choice 500 ml
Watch me Make it (Video)
Instructions
- Start by soaking the raw almonds in water for at least 30 minutes, or up to two hours. For the creamiest texture, you can even soak them overnight. Drain the almonds before using.
- Add the drained almonds, frozen or fresh blackberries, oat milk, and banana to a blender.
- Blend on full power for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour this pretty purple smoothie into two glasses. Serve immediately while it’s fresh and chilled from the frozen blackberries. For a fun finish, top with a few extra berries, a sprinkle of crushed almonds, or even a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes & Suggestions
The recipe card template shows both prep time and cook time. For this smoothie, the prep time refers to soaking the almonds (at least 30 minutes or longer for creaminess). The cook time simply means the time it takes to blend everything together, which is less than a minute. The 17 grams of sugar is naturally occurring from the fruit Top Tips
- Using frozen blackberries makes this smoothie naturally chilled without needing to add ice cubes.
- If you like it sweeter, add a drizzle of maple syrup or your sweetener of choice.
- Drink it straight after blending for the best refreshing texture. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and drink within two days.
Nutrition Profile
The nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving, with all values, including calories, based on one serving.
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