Valentine Red Berry Smoothie (Print)

A vibrant blend of red berries and creamy almond milk for a fresh and fruity 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 Make It:

01 - Place strawberries, raspberries, cherries, almond milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into blender canister.
02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
03 - Taste blended mixture and add additional honey or maple syrup if more sweetness desired.
04 - Pour smoothie into two glasses and serve right away, optionally garnishing with fresh berries or mint sprig.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The gorgeous red color makes any morning feel like a celebration without any artificial dyes
  • Perfectly balanced sweet tart flavor that never needs extra sugar beyond what you prefer
02 -
  • Frozen fruit actually gives better texture than fresh because it chills the smoothie without watering it down
  • The smoothie thickens up if it sits even for a few minutes so serve right after blending
03 -
  • Invest in frozen organic berries when fresh ones are out of season and you'll save money without sacrificing flavor
  • Let your blender run a little longer than you think necessary for that professional smoothie shop texture

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