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The endless versatility and ease of smoothies will never cease to bring me joy.

A classic Strawberry Smoothie is always a welcome favorite.Trendy concoctions, like this Turmeric Smoothie, offer inspiration.And a Cleansing Apple Avocado Smoothie fuels your body with a boost of extra nutrition.

My latest obsession? Thick and creamy blackberry smoothies that offer a wonderfully familiar and satisfying berry flavor with the unexpected warmth of cinnamon.

How to Make a Blackberry Smoothie Recipe

Tart apple, moody blackberries, smooth vanilla, and earthy cinnamon offer a perfectly balanced smoothie that is naturally sweetened with dates.

The Ingredients

Blackberries. With vitamin C, fiber, Vitamin K, manganese, and more, blackberries are plump little jewels of nutritional splendor. Apple. Choose a tart, firm apple (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) for best results and flavor (apple lovers should also try this Apple Smoothie).

Dates. My secret ingredient (and preferred sweetener for this smoothie and this Date Shake) that naturally sweetens the smoothie just enough to offset (but not outshine) the tartness of the blackberries and apple.Frozen Banana. Your one-way ticket to an ultra-thick and creamy smoothie.Yogurt. Adds a little tang and creaminess. If you’d like to make this blackberry smoothie without yogurt, swap it for a few extra pieces of fruit for thickness. To make sure the smoothie stays filling, consider replacing the protein in the yogurt with chia seeds or protein powder.

Milk. My favorite milk for smoothies (like this Carrot Smoothie) is unsweetened vanilla almond milk because it’s low in fat, low in sugar, but never short on creaminess.

Cinnamon. Warmly spices the blackberry smoothie and is believed to improve blood pressure, help manage blood sugar, and support digestive health. It makes this smoothie extra special.Vanilla. Marries perfectly with the sweet dates. Be sure to use the real stuff.Flaxseed Meal. Packs in additional fiber PLUS omega-3 fatty acids. Added bonus? Flaxseed offers a helping hand to the banana to thicken these blackberry cinnamon smoothies (and this Blueberry Spinach Smoothie recipe) to the perfect consistency.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator (the less air, then better!) for up to 1 day. Stir or shake the jar to recombine, then enjoy.

More Favorite Smoothies

Green Smoothies: I have several green smoothies including this Kale Smoothie and Mango Green Smoothie.Blueberry Smoothies: Several smoothies I make with blueberries is this classic Blueberry Smoothie and this Blueberry Spinach Smoothie.You could also make smoothie bowls or a blackberry pineapple smoothie. All equally delicious!

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

High-Powered Blender. If you enjoy making smoothies regularly, a high-quality blender is well worth the investment.Standard Blender. If a spendy blender isn’t in the cards, this affordable purchase was a loyal, trusted friend in my kitchen for many years. Glassware. This fun glassware will make any beverage you pour that much more enjoyable to sip.

Blackberry cinnamon smoothie, you inspire me. Onto the next great blend! Other types of sweeteners that are typically used in smoothies, are honey and maple syrup.