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Blackberry & Apple Green Smoothie {Vegan, Paleo}

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Published on July 12, 2018 by Helen Best-Shaw 36 Comments
Last Updated on November 15, 2019

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This blackberry and apple green smoothie is a great way to start the day, and has an added extra helping of spinach for that healthy boost. Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo Friendly.  Freeze into ice lolly moulds for a refreshing and healthy popsicle.

A glass goblet containing blackberrt and apple smoothie garnished with mixed seeds, mint and blackberries. In the glass there are two striped straws. In the background there are fresh blackberries and apples.

Do you think of blackberries as an autumn fruit? So do I, but in fact farmed blackberries are in season in the UK from May through to November. Despite its name the blackberry is not actually a true berry, but rather an aggregate fruit made up of a number of small drupelets.

Farmed blackberries are rather different from the hedgerow varieties and on a sunny day last month I headed off to family owned Clock House Farm in Kent to learn more Driscoll’s Victoria Sweet blackberries

A clear plastic punnet of Driscolls Sweet Victoria blackberries, a hand is picking up one of the berries

Driscolls Victoria sweet blackberries are completely unlike the smaller versions of the fruit found in many hedgerows. Large, sweet and with a rounded flavour, they have a rich, almost wine-like flavour.

They’re grow on farms throughout the UK; the young plants are kept in cold storage, then planted in greenhouses or in the field, at staggered dates to ensure a constant supply.

A staff member on a motorized elevated cart picking strawberries. He's between two lines of plants

Each fruit is handpicked (as you can see above) to ensure peak ripeness and flavour. The farmers are dedicated to making sure the fruit passes Driscoll’s exacting quality control standards.  This type of blackberry is thornless, so picking is not the prickly experience you will know from when foraging in the hedgerow.

In the greenhouse the plants are around 3 meters tall and the fruit from the top of them is harvested from these rather whizzy electric carts that run on rails between the rows of blackberries.    Read more about the farm at the end of the post.

Driscolls Sweet Victoria Blackberry Farm - blackberry blossom

But back to the recipe – blackberry and apple is a classic combination; more usually used in pies and crumbles, which works very well in a glass. I added a pinch of spice to hint at a classic crumble, you barely know it is there, but it adds another subtle layer of flavour which you would miss if it were absent.

Large and juicy Driscolls sweet Victoria blackberries arranged on a blue background. A hand holds one of the fruit.

You really cannot taste the spinach in this at all, and it is a bonus way to eat some extra vegetables first thing in the morning.

Ingredients for a blackberry and apple smoothie viewed from above arranged on a marble background the image shows a banana, pile of spinach. apple, blackberries and grapes. Also seen are bowls of oats, flax seeds and cinnamon

I use a power blender for my smoothies with about half the fruit being frozen. If your blender is not as high powered then chill your ingredients overnight.

A glass goblet containing blackberrt and apple smoothie garnished with mixed seeds, mint and blackberries. In the glass there are two striped straws. In the background there are fresh blackberries and apples.

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A glass goblet containing blackberrt and apple smoothie garnished with mixed seeds, mint and blackberries. In the glass there are two striped straws. In the background there are fresh blackberries and apples.
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Recipe: Blackberry & Apple Green Smoothie {Vegan, Paelo}

Blackberry and apple pie green smoothie in a glass, with an added (and undetectable) portion of green veg.  Vegan and Paleo Friendly.  
Freeze into ice lolly moulds for a refreshing and healthy popsicle.
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 apples ((chopped, core discarded))
  • 70 g grapes ((I used black))
  • 120 g blackberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 large handful spinach
  • 10 g oats
  • 5 tbs linseed or flax seeds ((ground))
  • pinch ground all spice
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • Enough water to blend

To serve

  • 1 tsp mixed seeds
  • 1 sprig fresh mint

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into your blender and whizz until smooth adding more water if necessary.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use gluten free oats to make this blackberry and apple smoothie gluten free
  • You can use frozen bananas, grapes and/or blackberries, if your bender is not powerful enough chill all the ingredients overnight in the fridge before making
  • Remove the oats to make it Whole 30
  • This recipe is 12 Weight Watchers Smart Points
  • Freeze into ice lolly moulds for a refreshing and healthy popsicle
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe: Blackberry & Apple Green Smoothie {Vegan, Paelo}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 693mg20%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 265IU5%
Vitamin C 23mg28%
Calcium 87mg9%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Smoothie, Vegan
Keyword: Blackberry and Apple Smoothie, Blackberry Smoothie
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Blackberry plants growing in a large greenhouse. In the centre of the picture is a wide avenue. Shadows from the glasshouse structure draw the eye to the centre of the picture.

The vast greenhouse that the blackberries grow in.

Rows ofblackberries growing in a greenhouse
Bees used to pollinate blackberries
Driscolls Sweet victoria Blackberries growing

Driscolls farmers are committed to being as green as they can, they use biomass generators for heat, and natural pollination from bees.   The plants are fed and watered by high tech completer systems, using just enough for optimum growth.

Polytunnels cover a field; the photo is of the end of these tunnels extending into the distance.

Later in the season production is moved to the fields where the blackberries are grown in pots, under cover.    Accommodation is provided in static mobile homes for the army of pickers.

Two rows of blackberry bushes under a polytunnel; the bushes are growing in earth. A lane between the bushes leads into the distance.

Recipe for Blackberry & Apple Green Smoothie commissioned by Driscoll’s® Victoria Sweet Blackberries. All opinions are our own.

A line of eleveated strawberry plants with ripe strawberries hanging beneath the leafy plants.

Driscolls strawberries growing on raised beds at Clockhouse Farm – far easier to harvest than the rows growing in the fields when I picked as a student.

For another use for blackberries, make my Mini Fruit Tart Canapés with Creme Patissiere

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  1. Gill Bland

    5 stars
    After ODing on spinach recently I seem to have developed a slight intolerance to it – I wonder if this would solve that. May have to give it a go. I was also surprised to see blackberries recently. I suppose it shows how ignorant I have become to the real seasons of fruit and veg.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Farm grown fruit does knock the seasons out a little.

      Reply
  2. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

    5 stars
    I am still not brave enough to add greens to a smoothie but I am working on it. Cant wait for blackberries to make an appearance in my corner of the world.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Go for it! Just add a handful of spinach.

      Reply
  3. Molly Louise

    5 stars
    I’ve got a vitamix arriving tomorrow, and going blackberrying on Saturday, so will most definitely be trying out your delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Oh do let me know. I am obsessed by my Vitamix!

      Reply
  4. Gloria

    5 stars
    I love the blackberries you can buy in the supermarket, so big and juicy. This is a delicious way of making a healthy smoothie, love the way you sneak the spinach in.

    Reply
    • Helen

      They are lovely plump berries aren’t they.

      Reply
  5. Kelly Watson

    5 stars
    It’s great to know that the blackberries are grown on British soil, all very interesting. Reminds me of university days, I’d always get a summer job fruit picking. Loved it.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I imagine it was a fun way to spend the summer.

      Reply
  6. Dan

    4 stars
    Another great smoothie recipe. Although I really need to get myself a better blender, mine never come out right.

    Reply
    • Helen

      A power blender will always do the job better.

      Reply
  7. Zara Douglas

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious Helen. I love blackberries, such a lovely flavour, never too sweet.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Delicious and not overly sweet.

      Reply
  8. Amy

    5 stars
    I use blackberries a lot, we have them with our overnight oats and fruit salads. Great idea to make a smoothie with them. The added spices are something I’d never thought of.

    Reply
    • Helen

      A little added flavour is a nice addition.

      Reply
  9. Demeter

    5 stars
    With life getting so busy, I love having smoothies in my daily routine. This one sounds amazing…love the flavor combination!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Smoothies are such a good way of getting a good dose of your five a day in.

      Reply
  10. Claudia Lamascolo

    5 stars
    what gorgeous scenery and those berries are huge WOW I would love to try this healthy smoothie sure looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Helen

      The berries are just gorgeous aren’t they.

      Reply
  11. Julia

    4 stars
    Now with the high temperatures in Europe, I’ve seen blackberries ready to be picked in many gardens and it’s not even the end of July! Had no idea they can grow already in May though.

    Reply
    • Helen

      The ones which grow in May are in a heated glasshouse.

      Reply
  12. Jill

    5 stars
    I love the idea of freezing a smoothie for popsicles. For some reason I have never thought of that! :) This recipe sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Fruity popsicles are so good in this heat.

      Reply
  13. Danielle

    5 stars
    I love fresh blackberries and this looks like an awesome way to use them!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Full of their lovely flavour.

      Reply
  14. Fee

    5 stars
    Blackberry and apple are such a delicious combination. They go perfectly together. This sounds like a really good smoothie.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Blackberry and apple do go very well together.

      Reply
  15. Olivia

    5 stars
    I love the colour of your smoothie! Blackberries are one of my favourite berries, not too sweet.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Really good flavour, and so good not to be overly sweet.

      Reply
  16. Natalie M

    5 stars
    I do like a decent smoothie for my start to the day, and my kids love them too. Brilliant for packing in some fruit and vegetables.

    Reply
    • Helen

      A good healthy smoothie is ideal for children, and a brilliant way to get some of their five a day in.

      Reply
  17. Steven

    4 stars
    I have never been a fan of the sickly sweet smoothies. This is a great alternative to that, offering some healthy nutrition rather than just a sugar rush.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Absolutely, you really don’t need a smoothie to be overly sweet.

      Reply
  18. Babs

    4 stars
    This is the kind of start to the day I would love to do. Healthy and tasty. Unfortunately for me it is usually more like a half cold cup of coffee and a cereal bar! Must try harder.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Babs, they are so easy to make. A good power blender does the job in very little time.

      Reply

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