
Main ingredients: 1/2 cup blackberries; 1/2 cup peeled cucumber slices; 3/4 cup plain kefir or drinkable yogurt; 1 teaspoon chia seeds; 1/4 cup cold water or ice; Optional: mint leaves
Why this smoothie fits a summer beauty routine
Blackberries bring color and tart berry flavor, cucumber keeps the drink fresh, kefir adds creaminess, and chia seeds make the texture more satisfying. It is a food-first beauty drink, not a treatment or skin guarantee.
Recipe ingredients
- 1/2 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup peeled cucumber slices
- 3/4 cup plain kefir or drinkable yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cold water or ice, as needed
- Optional: 2–3 mint leaves
How to make it
- Add kefir, blackberries and cucumber to the blender.
- Add chia seeds and mint if using.
- Blend until smooth, adding cold water if needed.
- Let stand for 3 minutes so chia softens slightly.
- Drink the same day for the freshest texture.
Simple adjustments
- Use yogurt instead of kefir for a thicker smoothie.
- Add more cucumber for a lighter flavor.
- Skip collagen unless it already suits your diet and routine.
Ingredients Used In This Recipe
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1/2 cup peeled cucumber slices
- 3/4 cup plain kefir or drinkable yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cold water or ice
- Optional: mint leaves
Optional iHerb-friendly basics
Only shelf-stable ingredients or tools are linked. Fresh blackberries, cucumber and kefir are grocery items.
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