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Author:           Updated August 20, 2019
Categories: Breakfast  •  Smoothies    

This can be served thicker, in a bowl, and can be optionally made with a banana, which will give it a nice pudding texture. Or, it can be prepared thinner, to be drinkable, by adding coconut water or milk, or your favorite nut milk, and skipping the banana.

Blackberry smoothie topped with frozen blackberries and seeds
Image by: Thora Toft
Prep time: 10 minutes Makes: 1 serving Difficulty: Easy
Gluten free Dairy free Egg free Grain free Soy free
Calories: 250 kcal | Protein: 6 g | Total Fat: 4 g | Total Carbs: 54 g | Net Carbs: 40 g | Fiber: 14 g

There are some notes below on how to tell the difference between Blackberries and Black Raspberries.

Use all organic ingredients, and ensure any packaged items are labeled gluten free.

Ingredients:
1 large handful Blackberries or black raspberries
1/4 cup Fresh pineapple
2 teaspoons Chia seeds
1 Banana, will make smoothie thicker (optional)
1 cup Fresh coconut water or milk, or fresh nut milk, will make smoothie thinner (optional)
Directions:
  • Soak chia seeds in coconut water, if using, or water, for about 10 minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve over crushed ice.

Enjoy!

Nutritional Information Per Serving
Makes: 1 serving
Calories - 250
Protein 8% | Fat 12% | Carbs 80%
Protein
6 grams
Total Fat
4 grams
Saturated
0.8 grams
Polyunsaturated
2.0 grams
- Omega-3
1.3 grams
- Omega-6
0.7 grams
Monounsaturated
0.3 grams
Trans-Fats
0 grams
Total Carbs
54 grams
Net Carbs
40 grams
Fiber
14 grams
Starch
6.8 grams
Sugars
30.0 grams
Sugar alcohol   
0.1 grams
Nutrition information on Feast for Freedom is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. The recipes are calculated using the exact ingredients listed in the recipe (first choice when multiple options provided). If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutrition info to change. Please calculate your own nutritional information if you want it exactly to match what you make. Information calculated using Cronometer.
 
Blackberries and Black Raspberries:

Blackberries are sweet and a little bit tart. They are often compared to raspberries. They are sometimes confused with black raspberries. The two fruits are very similar, and are related to each other. Blackberries have a smoother, hairless exterior and retain the core when picked. The core of the blackberry is fine to eat. Black raspberries are hollow after they are picked, just like a regualar red raspberry.

They each have a distinct flavor, and both differ from the red raspberry.

Try them both out, when you find them, for a nice variety, and to make a decadent, royal colored smoothie.

Red raspberry showing a hollow center - Blackberry showing the core
Red raspberry showing a hollow center - Blackberry showing the core
Image by: Robert Owen-Wahl
Blackberry
Close up shot of a blackberry
Image by: Sage Ross - Ragesoss
Black Raspberry
Close up shot of a black raspberry
Image by: Alina Zienowicz
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