This tangy and refreshing Goji Berry Smoothie is made by soaking dry goji berries, then blending them with frozen banana, strawberries and chia seeds. A delicious breakfast in under 15 minutes.
Goji berry flavor
I’ve heard people complain about the taste of Goji berries – I even saw someone on TikTok say they taste like dust – but I actually enjoy them. I find them tangy with a chewy texture that’s quite satisfying, with a subtle savoury note I can’t quite place but genuinely like.
I’ve been experimenting with different ways to use goji berries, and blending them into a smoothie is easily the simplest way to get a generous amount in, especially for anyone unsure about the flavour. This version is creamy from the banana, lightly fruity, and the goji berries give it that gorgeous red-orange colour.
Ingredients
- Dried goji berries
- Frozen banana
- Frozen strawberries
- Chia seeds
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Step one: Soak the dried goji berries in warm water for 5–10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
Step two: Add the soaked goji berries to a blender along with the frozen banana, strawberries, chia seeds, milk, and vanilla.
Step three: Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step four: Pour into glasses or jars.
Step five: Garnish with a few extra goji berries if you’d like, then enjoy.
Expert Tips
Don’t skip the soaking step – dry goji berries are seriously tough and if they haven’t had time to soften, you’ll end up with chewy lumps throughout your smoothie. Soak the berries first, then get the rest of the ingredients measured and by the time you’re done, they’ll be softened.
Goji Berry Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried goji berries soak in warm water before blending; approx. 43g
- 1 large frozen banana broken into chunks; approx. 1⅓ cups mashed or 265g
- 2 cups frozen strawberries whole or halved; approx. 284g
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds approx. 11g
- 2 cups milk approx. 480ml or 456g; I use almond milk, but any milk works.
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Soak the dried goji berries in warm water for 5–10 minutes until softened. Drain well.
- Add the soaked goji berries, frozen banana, frozen strawberries, chia seeds, almond milk, and vanilla (if using) to a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into glasses or jars and serve immediately.
- If desired, top with extra goji berries or a sprinkle of chia seeds.
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