Smoothies are a great way to nourish your body with natural energy and vitamin boosts. If protein is what you're looking for, then def give this almond milk smoothie a blend. It's a berry filled, protein powered beverage that can fuel your day the right way.
What's in an almond milk smoothie?
This smoothie is loaded with berries, banana, and almond milk. Feel free to use the berries of your choice. If you'd like a lower sugar option, then use ½ banana and ¼ cup cauliflower. This keeps the sweetness yet cuts back on the natural sugar.
Make sure to use unsweetened almond milk in this smoothie, as sweetened almond milk often has gums + additives that the body doesn't need. If you love the idea for this smoothie but need an almond-free option, then keep reading!
Store bought vs homemade almond milk
While almond milk has come a looong way since first appearing on grocery store shelves, making your own almond milk is a great option too. Reading labels is important, yet when you make your own milk, you know exactly what goes into it... plus, it's super easy!
I've got a no-fail homemade almond milk recipe, plus my team's also done the research to find the best store-bought almond milk brands as well. Either way, you can't go wrong with a good plant milk and a great almond milk smoothie recipe like the one below!
Non-dairy milk alternatives
While almond milk is super popular as well as easily available in most grocery stores, it might not be for everyone. If you love the idea of a milk-based smoothie yet can't do almond milk, then that's okay! There are SO many great options out there: oat, coconut, soy, cashew, hemp, flaxseed, rice... the possibilities are seemly endless.
Either make your own dairy free milk, or grab a new kind from the store next time you shop; I promise you'll find an option that's right for you.
FAQs
It can be! Almond milk has fewer calories and fewer carbs than cow's milk. Yet not all almond milk is the same. Def read labels when buying to minimize your exposure to gums and additives in almond milk. This almond milk smoothie is a healthy breakfast or snack.
Since more than ⅔ of adults have a dairy intolerance, I recommend reaching for a non-dairy milk option for smoothies. Honestly, each kind of milk has different pros and cons, so really the healthiest milk for smoothies is the one that's right for you. Check out my guides on shopping for oat or almond milk to help.
Yes! Almond milk is a great way to thicken up that smoothie, as well as make it creamier. If you're swapping in almond milk for a smoothie recipe made with water, then you may need to add a bit more milk than the recipe calls for, to help it blend well.
More smoothies with almond milk
If this smoothie turned you into an almond milk lover, then I've got some more great recipes for you!
- Chocolate protein shake
- Almond butter n' jelly smoothie
- Dragon fruit smoothie
- Cinnamon date smoothie
- Honey turmeric smoothie
- Almond smoothie
Don't forget, if almonds aren't your thing, then just swap the almond milk for your fav dairy free milk option. You can't go wrong with cashew, oat, coconut, pecan, rice, walnut... the sky's the limit! This almond milk smoothie will still be super creamy and delicious, no matter the milk you choose.
Almond Milk Smoothie
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- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)
Instructions
- Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Add the remaining fruits and blend again.
Notes
- Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold.
- Any variety of berry can be substituted.
Nutrition (estimated)
Plant-powered Protein Boost
Boosting smoothies with protein helps keep you full longer, and helps your body better process all the leafy greens + fruit you're consuming. Protein Smoothie Boost is the cleanest way to add protein to smoothies, and it's for all smoothie lovers! No need to lift weights to enjoy added protein (yet it works for gym enthusiasts too!).
I love that this plant protein powder can quickly turn any smoothie into a complete meal that my body will benefit from. It adds 10 grams of protein, turning this almond milk smoothie into a 14.7 gram protein drink!
Erin
Berry smoothies aren't my fave, but I started making my own almond milk and it makes a world of difference! Lighter yet still creamy, and the flavor is better. So I can finally give this 5 stars 🙂
Kim
I love how creamy this smoothie is! Another winner. 🙂
Melinda F Jackson
What makes this so high in calories? I can't have bananas so if I add your plant-based protein powder and substitute applesauce for the banana, how do I calculate the calories per serving?
Many thanks.
Simple Green Smoothies
So glad you asked! Turns out this recipe was originally created to include the 'optional almonds' in the nutrition info. They've been removed and now the Berry Protein Smoothie shows the more accurate 218 calories per serving. Adding our Protein Smoothie Boost will increase the calories by 100, and swapping out the banana (-105 calories) for unsweetened applesauce (+84 calories) would mean this Berry Protein Smoothie would be a total of 297 calories per serving.
Lynne
Used kale in this with the berries and found it refreshing!
Simple Green Smoothies
Kale yeah, Lynne!
Sloane Grey
I didn’t add almonds instead I added chia seed and flax seed, but I enjoyed it! Even though berry smoothies aren’t my favorite, I enjoyed this one.
ALBA ROCIO CLAVIJO
I couldn't get the recommended blueberries brand and I replaced but a local one, neither used almonds. I added flax seeds and it was very nice
ALBA ROCIO CLAVIJO
sorry I meant for a local brand
Simple Green Smoothies
So glad you didn't leave blueberries out, Alba - they are so important for their antioxidants. And flaxseeds were great for those Omega 3s. Nice!
Julie
Tis has always been a quick go to for me for awhile now. Next time I want to try soaked almonds in it.
Cheryl B.
Didn't use almonds or almond milk. I prefer using plain kefir. Berries and spinach don't make a lovely color, but the flavor was good.
Nancy
Yes, yes, YES!!! I LOVE ALMONDS!!! This was a REAL winner!!! I paired my ingredients with Simply Almond Milk and it was fabulous!
Holly
This was delicious! I used 1 TBSP almond butter instead of whole almonds because I forgot to soak them overnight. Great recipe!
Simple Green Smoothies
Awesome work-around Holly! Let's hear it for almond butter!
Sushila Shah
This is very delicious. Instead of almond I use 2 tbs of hemp. I feel more energetic
Sushila Shah
I made this smoothie and I loved it. After drinking this smoothie I feel more energetic and I do not feel to it any snacks. I drink this smoothie for lunch. I think I will continue using this as my lunch
Simple Green Smoothies
That is straight up "fueling your passion" as we like to say around here. Rawk on Sushila!
gloria
Delicious! I added Hemp seeds for a boost and it came out great.
Bonnie Clyne
I planned to use almonds but discovered that the ones I had were lightly salted, so I skipped them and will try this again when I have plain almonds to use. Almond milk was the predominant flavor in this one. I used frozen berries and the banana was fresh but not very ripe, so here again, fresh fruit might change which ingredient you taste the most.
Simple Green Smoothies
Great catch leaving out the salted almonds, Bonnie! 🙂
Judy
Day 3- Berry Protein very good! Didn’t add the almonds but that will be for the next time! I am really enjoying this challenge, I have something to look forward too every morning knowing that I am making a healthy choice for my day!
Simple Green Smoothies
Way to rawk this challenge Judy!
Toni
I liked the taste overall, but even though I soaked the almond overnight I kept feeling little chunks of almond. Next time I will leave them out.
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey Toni - Def leave the almonds out next time if that works for you, or give it a little longer of a blend to make sure they're fully incorporated.
Sharon
Pre mixing is so convenient. Loved this smoothie. Funny thing though, I added the almonds mid stream and ended up with chunks of almonds. Oh well, keep learning. LOL
Simple Green Smoothies
Smoothie oopsies like that totally happen to even the pros, Sharon. Never be afraid to pour your smoothie back into the blender to continue mixing if needed. 🙂
Erin
This hasn't always been my favorite smoothie; but this time I tried it with homemade almond milk + Protein Smoothie Boost, and that made all the difference! The sweetness just comes from the fruit, instead of in the aftertaste of my store bought almond milk. And this was super filling too!
Alannah
I was honestly a bit skeptical about this one with the addition of almonds (even though I love them). I was pleasantly surprised with how creamy and rich this was without being sweet. My 3 year old even took over drinking it!
Simple Green Smoothies
Preschoolers and toddlers totally have a way of sneaking your smoothie away - just ask our Rawkstar Shop manager! Happens to her all the time. What a great way to get more fruits and veggies into our kiddos, right?! 🙂
Alyssa
I found the flavours to be mild but overall the smoothie was delicious, refreshing, and had a nice nuttiness.
Patti Langford
It was a little thicker with the almond milk, but it was a good meal substitute!
Betty
Now this was good! I loved the creaminess of the milk (my choice is unsweetened soy), the almonds, & I got some bananas! Made a big difference.
Simple Green Smoothies
Yay Betty!!! Bananas make everything better!
Dora Suarez
I enjoyed this much more than I expected, I usually find mixed berry smoothies too tart for my liking so I added a little extra banana, maybe 3/4 instead of 1/2 of one. I enjoyed the blend with the almond milk and added almonds, it tasted a bit like cocoa too me, so I'm curious what I would be with a chocolate flavored protein powder. Hmm, may just have to repeat and try it again.
Ogechi Nwaokelemeh
My first meal replacement smoothie!
Cheryl Robillard
Really enjoyed this smoothie - love berries and the almonds and almond milk made it a bit thicker and creamier
Dawn
This was good for Day 3 of the 10-Day Challenge. It was very similar to yesterday's Mixed Berry smoothie.
Cristina Ribeiro
Creamy, thick, mild tasting but I used avocado instead of banana, will use banana next time. Added chia and hemp seeds and tofu for protein
Clareen McNabb
Love nut milk in smoothies for a thicker texture & it's more filling! Didn't add the nuts instead used protein powder
Linda E.
I really liked this one. I was disappointed when it was gone. I added almond butter in place of the almonds. I will make this one again.
Simple Green Smoothies
Nothing sadder than that slurping sound showing up because you ran out of smoothie sooner than you expected! LOL #doublebatch So glad you loved it, Linda!
Michele
I made this as a meal replacement, adding 2 tablespoons of protein powder and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Plus I added 1/4 cup basil just to see what it would taste like. I prefer the Day 1 and Day 2 smoothies, because they just used water, so were lighter tasting. The almond milk needs some getting used to. Next time I'd like to try this with almond meal. However, this protein-packed smoothie helped me go from breakfast to lunch with an even-level of energy.
Simple Green Smoothies
Super glad this gave you that all-morning energy you needed, Michele! We've not tried almond meal in a smoothie, yet if you do be sure to add enough liquid for it to blend well.
Angele LeFort
Enjoy the almonds in this smoothie. Great meal replacement - satisfies hunger and energy boosting.
Grace
I like the flavour combination on day 3 of the 10-day spring smoothie challenge. I could see how a little cacao powder would make a tasty chocolate-fruit dessert smoothie. I used homemade almond milk that wasn’t strained, so my smoothie was a little thick from the pulp. I added hemp protein powder to make a breakfast meal replacement. I gave 4 stars because I prefer tropical smoothies and not the almond milk ones as much, but that might be because I didn’t strain out the pulp.
Michelle
I really enjoyed this one! I added almond butter instead of the actual almonds. I even made some for my girls because they liked mine so much.
Michelle
I really enjoyed this one. I added almond butter instead of the actual almonds. I even made some for my girls because they liked mine so much.
Cynthia
Love strawberries and blueberries with the added almonds. Delicious!
Amanda Hawkins
This one is okay. I don't like almonds or any kind of milk in my green smoothies. So I used water as the liquid and a packet of almond butter. Not bad, just not great, hence the okay. 🙂
Vashti Phillips
Hmm mm!! Really tasty and just what I need. The berries are delicious.
Barbara
This is different. First the color is black and I am not sure I like the almond milk with the berries. I liked the cleaner berry taste of yesterday’s smoothie better.
Simple Green Smoothies
Ooooh black? That sounds like maybe make too many blueberries made it into your mix this time. Yet, this is all about finding which combos you love. Glad you liked the Healthy Mixed Berry Smoothie!
Hope
Very tasty! I especially liked the creaminess of it, due to the almond milk. Not a great color (lol), but the flavor was good. I’ll make this one again for sure!
Simple Green Smoothies
Hi Hope! Smoothies with berries def won't turn out green, yet as you found - still delish!
Laura Jacobson
I liked this smoothie a lot. It has really nice flavor and I look forward to making this one again!
Jennifer A
I love this one! It’s so creamy! Nut milk is my favorite smoothie base. I was out of almond milk, so substituted hemp milk, and used sliced almonds (unsoaked).
Shirley
I loved it, creamy, filling and delicious, especially as it was mostly frozen and I ate it with a spoon!
Simple Green Smoothies
That sounds insanely refreshing Shirley! 🙂 If you're interested in having it a bit thinner to drink through a straw, just add more liquid when blending.
Janice
I liked this one also. I did add chia seeds and hemp hearts to give it more substance.
Rachelle McCann
This is my favorite so far. I did add collagen peptides to it. It is great.
Laura Young
Super tasty! Day 3 of 10 day smoothie challenge.
Ruby
Hearty
Churice R
The brazilian nut milk I made fresh and the added almonds i used make this one very creamy and a bit thick the way i like.
Pat L.
My favorite so far! I think I prefer using almond milk as opposed to water. Added chia seeds and coconut oil as meal replacement; held me solidly until lunchtime.
Suzanne
Added protein powder to make this a meal replacement as I forgot to soak almonds overnight! This was good but I prefer a more tart taste - think the blueberries aren’t my favourite taste in a smoothie. But still yummy!
Simple Green Smoothies
This is def all about trying new ingredients and discovering what you love. So glad you're blending with us Suzanne!
Nancy Lewellen
Creamy, I added protein powder also.
Janice
My first time trying almond milk. Loved it! I bought the unsweetened knowing the fruit do the sweetening. I forgot to soak the almonds so will try that next time. Due to the lack of good, fresh spinach in this town, I’m using frozen organic until I can make the hour trip to buy fresh. Waiting on delivery of SGS meal replacement protein & will try recipe again with that!
Simple Green Smoothies
You're such a trooper Janice! Hoping you get some fresh spinach soon. Don't forget you can try other greens like kale or collards if those are easier to find. And let us know what you think of the Berry Protein Smoothie when you blend it up with some Protein Smoothie Boost!
Judith Walter
One of my favorites. I added kale, chia seeds, mint and protein powder. I made 2- one to take with me on my walk
Simple Green Smoothies
Ooooh - mint is such a cool add-in Judith! Love that!
Tina M Amos
Very Good!
JQue
Oohhhh yesssssss.
This is freakin DELICOUS..
Adding this recipe to my favorites and sharing with my smoothie group!!!
Yummmy yummmy yummmmy
Simple Green Smoothies
Yay JQue!!! Insanely yummy, right?! Thanks for sharing with your group! Woo hoo!!!
Jen
Definitely not as sweet as the others thus far. I went all out with the protein and did the almonds, almond milk and the Simple Green Smoothie meal replacement protein!
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey Jen - adding in the Protein Smoothie Boost and additional almonds can sometimes knock the sweetness down a touch. If you know ahead that you're wanting to rawk that protein boost in your smoothie, be sure your banana is nice and ripe to up the sweet factor.
Jenn.
Didn't add the almonds and used raw milk. Good but not as flavorful as other smoothies in the challenge this far.venjoyed that it wasn't as sweet.
Simple Green Smoothies
If not strictly plant-based, raw milk is a cool option Jenn! If your banana isn't very ripe, that could account for it not being as flavorful. Feel free to play around with the ingredients and let us know what you like!
Jeannette Pepin
Very tasty and fruity. Extra substantial with added protein. Really like this smoothie!
Simple Green Smoothies
Smoothies with protein added make such a convenient meal replacement. Super glad you love it Jeannette!
Erin
Came out a gorgeous berry color! Added Protein Smoothie Boost to make it a meal bc I'm taking it on the go this morning!
Azizah Hanif
Love almond ❤️
Cynthia Phelps
I love the blend of berry flavors!
Amanda Peters
Not a huge almond milk fan but the berries seem to cover the flavor for the most part, just leaving the creamy texture behind.
Simple Green Smoothies
Dif almond milk brands have different flavors to them. You might want to check out our Almond Milk Reviews to see if there's one that would work better for you the next time you rawk the Berry Protein Smoothie. Happy blending!
Linda Ruck
What can i use instead of milk?
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey there Linda! You can use any type of milk that works best for you (like rice milk, oat milk, cashew milk, etc). Or, if no plant-based milk will do the trick, def use water!
Erin
Sipping this with my one year old. We're in love!! I also love that she's getting a little more protein too 🙂
SGS Rawkstar Jess
Kale yeah!
Dayana
Even tho I didn't read correct the recipe, and I use water instead of almond milk, this was very good smoothie!
Barbara
I think I prefer eating almonds separate.
Alissabeth Taylor
Yummy! Tart at first, but just sweet enough when you get going. I would probably add more banana next time. Added a boost with some flax!
Stacia Wilson
I didn’t look ahead and missed the step to soak the almonds. Thankfully I have a powerful blender and the almonds blended perfectly. I had to add a little water but other than that I made it as outlined.
Loved the flavor of this smoothie.
Sher
Berry Protein Smoothie -
Not in love with this - I added a small scoop of protein powder and chia seeds - next time I will leve out the protein powder and chia seed and try something else. Dont think I will make this one again.
Fiona
I really liked this I forgot to soak my almonds overnight but just did a quick soak. Still tasted good.
Amy Maxfield
Super flavor and thick. Love this meal replacement!
Shelley Anne
Pretty tasty. I added some cauliflower, flaxseed and ginger to mine. Will make this one again
Cynthia
I love the strawberry/blueberry combo. I think I need to soak the almonds longer, all in all pretty tasty.
Meagan
This was so delicious! I didn’t have strawberries so subbed raspberries and a beet and used coconut milk & almond pulp (from making homemade almond milk) plus dinosaur kale. My 4 year loved it so much he asked for more
Michelle
I really liked this one! Didn't add the almonds though.
CristinaRibeiro
Thick, creamy, filling
Grace
I still do not have blueberries so substituted blackberries. I forgot to soak the almonds overnight so just soaked them for about 30-60 minutes in the almond milk before blending. I added black chia seeds. Really enjoyed the creaminess and light almond flavour.
Susan
WOW this one is by far the BEST! Thanks Jen!
Erin
This smoothie was slightly more tart than other berry smoothies, but definitely delicious!
Lelian Ocampo
So good. I didn't have almond milk but the smoothie was very tasty!
Tim
Another great recipe. Tastes delicious and very easy to put together. Would make this one again for sure.
Jessica
I love berries in my smoothies! I used almond meal (I forgot to soak my almonds) and added MCT oil. It was very tasty!
Rosalie
This one is tasty! I used almond butter instead of almonds because I forgot to soak overnight. I ran out of strawberries so I mixed in some cherries as well. Tropical smoothies are my favorite, but this one gets bonus points for the nuttiness - it's very filling too.
Sherri Lyness
This was my first time putting whole almonds into a smoothie. Really like the flavor that it adds.
Did have to add a little water to this one due to the fruit being frozen and making it quite thick.
Jean
This was quite tasty. I used a berry medley in place of strawberries and blueberries. I also added some cinnamon and matcha. Yum!
Dora Suarez
Yummy. I added the optional almonds (which I did soak overnight) and also tossed in some chocolate protein powder. This is so delicious, especially since I'm having as my post workout protein smoothie. It wasn't as sweet as others but also not tart. There isn't a single taste that stands out, everything blends perfectly, even my chocolate, after all who does not like chocolate dipped strawberries, bananas or blueberries. Right?
SGS Rawkstar Jess
That is the truth, Dora! 😀
Laura Young
This is really tasty! Instead of adding the soaked almonds for extra protein, I just added some protein powder.
Ella
Ohhh sooo good.
The creaminess is on spot.
I added 1 tsp of peanut butter to make it even more creamier and protein filled.
Andrew
Hi, I'm excited to try this recipe! Any idea how many calories there are in total?
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Andrew,
We personally don't count calories, so we don't include them in our recipes at this time. You'll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you'll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data, and the phone apps: My Fitness Pal and Lose It.
Judy
What type or brand of almond milk do you recommend?
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Judy,
There's a wide variety of almond milks you can reach for. Personally we always try to ensure it's free of added sugar or yucky additives. Trader Joe's + Whole Foods are both great options. You can also make your own! Check out our recipe here...
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/diy-almond-milk
tina
if trying to lose weight, what are the calories for these smoothies? Can they be meal replacements?
Thank you
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Tina,
Thanks for reaching out! Interested in using your green smoothie for weight loss? Using your green smoothie as a meal replacement is a great option! Check out our co-founder Jadah's story, she lost over 25 lbs by using her green smoothie as a meal replacement.
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/about
Using your green smoothie as a meal replacement is simple! We suggest adding protein + healthy fats to ensure you're fueling your body with a complete meal. Learn more about our favorite meal replacement booster combos here...
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie
Worried about the calorie content of our recipes? We personally don't count calories, so we don't include them in our recipes at this time. You'll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you'll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data, and the phone apps: My Fitness Pal and Lose It.
Hope this helps!
Chriss
What substitute would you suggest for people with tree nut allergies?
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Chriss,
Allergic to tree nuts? We've got you covered! Substitute in sun butter or other seed butter. Or swap in another plant-based protein source. Here are a few of our favorites...
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/protein-powder-for-smoothies
Jacquie
Hi, I'm new here and love the concept and recipes so far! If I'm using almond meal for this recipe, is it the same amount as the whole almonds (1/2 cup) or a different amount? Thank you!
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Jacquie,
Using almond meal in this recipe is a great option! Just a quick FYI: 1 dry cup of almonds = a little less than 1 cup of almond flour.
Charles
First recipe I've tried on this site and I love it! Thanks
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Charles,
YAY!! Thank you so much for blending with us! 🙂
Jen
can i add protein powder to this?
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Jen,
Of course! Looking for an even great protein boost? We love adding plant-based protein options like hemp protein!
Cheers 🙂
Joy
Did like the almonds, even after soaking still too gritty, will try next time almond butter . I'll like almonds but not just like that, other wise nice.
Thanks Joy
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Joy,
Not a fan of the grit left from raw almonds. Reaching for almond butter is a great choice! Reach back out and let us know how almond butter works for you!
Cheers 🙂
Silvia
Thank you for suggesting almond butter! I do have almonds but forgot to soak them. This smoothie is delicious. I am trying a new one every day.
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Silvia,
YAY! Happy you were able to enjoy this recipe with almond butter!
jodee
can you use almond butter instead of almonds?
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Jodee,
Of course! Adding 2 Tbs of almond butter will give this recipe a great protein boost!
Cheers 🙂