Berry Fertility Smoothie Recipe for TTC, PCOS, IVF + more

This berry fertility smoothie recipe is a delicious way to get a lot of essential nutrients that can promote hormone balance, support your reproductive health and boost your fertility. 

Plus, it can support both egg and sperm health so it’s a great way for you and your partner to improve your fertility chances together!

Why You’ll Love This Fertility Smoothie

Whether you’re new to your fertility journey, or you’ve been walking this path for a while, this berry fertility smoothie is an easy way to pack fertility-boosting foods into your daily routine. Here’s why you’ll love it.

• Quick and Easy. Just dump all of the ingredients into a blender and blend it up! No prep or waiting required. 

• High in Protein and Fiber. These nutrients keep your blood sugar levels more stable, which helps you to feel full and satiated between meals. Additionally, balanced blood sugar levels can also improve ovulation rates, egg quality, and sperm quality. 

• Balanced Nutrition. While a lot of traditional smoothies are packed with carbs and sugar, this smoothie has all of the good stuff: complex carbs, fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Whether you have PCOS or not, this smoothie will keep you feeling satisfied without derailing your health.

• Fertility-Boosting Ingredients. The added bonus of the ingredients in this smoothie are that they provide essential vitamins and minerals that are necessary for both conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. This smoothie is packed with vital nutrients like vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, vitamin D, iron, magnesium, omega 3 fatty acids, and zinc.   

For more fertility smoothie recipes and the foolproof formula to create your own, check out this post: Smoothies for Fertility: Recipes for Him + Her

Ingredients You’ll Need

This fertility smoothie uses simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store. Here’s what you’ll need. 

• Almond milk – I love using almond milk as a liquid base for smoothies. It’s light, refreshing, and usually fortified with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin E, which help support a healthy pregnancy. I recommend opting for unsweetened almond milk or substituting another milk of your choice. If you’re choosing to use regular cow’s milk, I’d recommend whole milk since it’s associated with improved fertility (1). 

• Frozen cauliflower – this is a sneaky addition because it packs in a lot of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, that fight free radicals and oxidative stress while improving egg quality. I like using frozen cauliflower rice because it blends really easily into any smoothie.

• Berries – any type of berry will work well in this smoothie. I love using a mix of frozen berries that has raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Frozen berries are more affordable than fresh fruits, last longer, are basically equivalent in nutrition to fresh fruit, and eliminate the need for ice. You can easily use fresh berries though if you’d prefer. Berries are packed with vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants that lower oxidative stress on sperm and eggs, improving both male and female fertility.

• Banana – while bananas add some natural sweetness, they also help add to the creamy texture of this fertility smoothie. Bananas often get a bad reputation, but they’re actually a great source of fiber and resistant starch, which can improve gut health and insulin sensitivity. They’re also a rich source of vitamin B6 which supports healthy progesterone production, a key component for fertility and a healthy pregnancy. 

• Avocado – avocadoes are a great source of healthy fats, specifically monounsaturated fats, which can lower inflammation levels and support egg quality and male fertility as well. They’re also a rich source of folate, which is the naturally occurring form of folic acid. Folate and folic acid have been shown to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Avocados add creaminess to this smoothie but you could also substitute a scoop of nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter instead. 

• Chia seeds – these tiny but mighty seeds contain omega 3 essential fatty acids that support a healthy reproductive system and pregnancy. Alternatively, you can substitute flaxseeds or hemp seeds to get those precious omega 3s also. 

• Monkfruit sweetener – this one’s an optional ingredient if you prefer more of a sweet smoothie without the added sugar intake. Monk fruit is a great alternative to traditional sugar and artificial sweeteners. 

• Collagen peptides – this is going to be the main protein source in this smoothie. I love using unflavored collagen peptides because it can boost the protein content without really altering the taste too much. You could also use a scoop of your favorite protein powder instead. 

• Vanilla extract – adds some flavor dimension to this smoothie to balance it out. 

How To Make It

This fertility smoothie is super easy to make! All you’re going to do is dump all of the ingredients right into a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30-60 seconds or until it’s well blended. 

Pour it into a glass and enjoy!

How to Store It

This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately. 

Pour any leftover smoothie into silicone ice cube trays and freeze them in small portions for next time.

Tips, Variations + Substitutions

• Use fresh fruit instead of frozen fruit
• Use coconut milk or whole milk for a creamier consistency 
• Swap almond milk out for water or unsweetened coconut water
• Add flax seeds or hemp hearts instead of chia seeds
• Don’t like avocados? Add a nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter instead
• Add some dark leafy greens to boost the nutrition content. A handful of baby spinach or baby kale work well for a boost of folate, vitamin K and fiber
• Make it vegetarian by using whey protein powder instead of collagen peptides
• Make it vegan by using pea protein powder instead of collagen peptides
• Prefer whole foods only? Omit the protein powder and just add some Greek yogurt or cottage cheese instead for more protein

Other Fertility Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

Detox Green Smoothie

Mango Kefir Smoothie

Carrot and Banana Smoothie

Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie

If you make this Berry Fertility Smoothie recipe, please consider leaving a star rating and review at the end of this blog post. This is incredibly helpful to me and it helps other readers to know what to expect!