Valentine Red Berry Smoothie (Printable)
A vibrant blend of strawberries, raspberries, and cherries for a refreshing and healthy drink.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh 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
06 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
→ Flavorings
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 to ensure even consistency.
03 - Taste the blended mixture and add more honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve right away. Optionally garnish with a fresh berry or small mint sprig for presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally five minutes but tastes like something from a fancy cafe
- The combination of three different berries creates layers of flavor you just cant get from one fruit alone
02 -
- Frozen fruit actually works better here since it makes the smoothie thicker and colder without watering it down
- Letting it sit too long makes it separate—drink it right after blending for the best texture
03 -
- Start with less sweetener than you think you need—frozen fruit can be surprisingly sweet
- If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, add the liquid first and let it sit for two minutes before blending