Valentine Red Berry Smoothie (Printable)

A vibrant blend of strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, perfect for a fresh, healthy start.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, adjust to taste)

→ Additions

07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 4–6 ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Add strawberries, raspberries, cherries, almond milk, yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and ice cubes to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, optionally garnished with a fresh berry or mint sprig.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes, which means more time for actually enjoying breakfast together instead of standing at the counter
  • The combination of three different berries creates this incredible depth of flavor that no single fruit smoothie can match on its own
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  • Frozen fruit eliminates the need for much ice, which prevents your smoothie from becoming watered down and diluted
  • Start with less liquid than you think you need, you can always add more but you cannot take it back once it is too thin
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  • If your smoothie separates after sitting, just give it a quick stir or blend again for ten seconds
  • Adding a handful of spinach barely changes the color but sneaks in some greens without anyone noticing