Valentine Red Berry Smoothie (Printable Version)
A vibrant blend of fresh berries and almond milk for a refreshing and nutritious drink.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
03 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
→ Liquids
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
05 - 1/3 cup plain or vanilla yogurt, dairy or plant-based
06 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
→ Additions
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 4-6 ice cubes
# How-To:
01 - Place strawberries, raspberries, cherries, almond milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into the blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add more honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve right away, garnished with a fresh berry or mint sprig if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Its ready in five minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy café
- The balance of tart berries and creamy yogurt feels like dessert for breakfast
- You can make it ahead and it still tastes fresh hours later
02 -
- Frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice and gives you a much thicker, creamier texture
- Letting the blender run longer than you think necessary makes all the difference between chunky and silky smooth
- Adding liquid first helps the blades catch the fruit, so pour in your milk before the berries
03 -
- Preportion smoothie packs in freezer bags with all the fruit measured out, then just add liquid and blend
- Let frozen fruit thaw for five minutes before blending to protect your blender motor