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.
Do you think of blackberries as an autumn fruit? So do I, but in fact they are in season in the UK from June 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. I am really enjoying making different smoothies in the mornings as the seasons progress, and possibly have become a little addicted to my morning green smoothie in all its variations throughout the year, and at this time of year I’m enjoying this blackberry green smoothie.
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.
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.
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.
Blackberry and apple pie green smoothie in a glass, with an added (and undetectable) portion of green veg. The ideal fall breakfast.
- 2 dessert apples (chopped)
- 1 cup grapes (I used black)
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 banana
- 1 large handful spinach
- pinch ground all spice
- pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 tbs linseed or flax seeds (ground)
- Enough water to blend
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Place all the ingredients into your blender and whizz until smooth adding more water if necessary.
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Enjoy immediately.
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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.
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.
Go for it! Just add a handful of spinach.
I’ve got a vitamix arriving tomorrow, and going blackberrying on Saturday, so will most definitely be trying out your delicious recipe!
Oh do let me know. I am obsessed by my Vitamix!