Winter Smoothie Blend with Berries (Print)
Vibrant blend of winter berries, citrus, and spices for a nourishing boost.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup frozen mixed berries
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 small orange, peeled and segmented
04 - 1 small apple, cored and chopped
→ Liquids
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
06 - 1/2 cup orange juice
→ Boosters & Spices
07 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the mixed berries, banana, orange, apple, almond milk, orange juice, chia seeds, cinnamon, honey, and ginger into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the jar if necessary.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add additional honey or maple syrup if more sweetness is desired.
04 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve right away.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper meal, no guilt required.
- Ten minutes from craving to glass, which beats any coffee shop line.
- The warming spices make you feel like you're actually taking care of yourself.
02 -
- Frozen berries matter more than you'd think—fresh ones get watery and thin, while frozen ones stay bright and concentrated in flavor.
- Don't skip the fresh orange juice; the difference between fresh and bottled is the difference between a smoothie you want to drink and one you choke down.
- The blender speed is real—high heat for too long turns the whole thing warm and dull, defeating the purpose entirely.
03 -
- Buy frozen berries in bulk during summer when they're cheap, and you'll have winter mornings covered for months.
- If your blender struggles, add the liquid first and blend on medium for a few seconds before adding the solids—it sounds counterintuitive, but it helps everything circulate.