Valentine Red Berry Smoothie (Printable version)

Vibrant creamy blend of frozen strawberries, raspberries, and cherries with almond milk and vanilla. Romantic and refreshing.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup frozen strawberries

02 - 1/2 cup frozen raspberries

03 - 1/2 cup frozen pitted cherries

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

07 - 1/2 banana

08 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt

01 - Place frozen strawberries, frozen raspberries, frozen cherries, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the blender.

02 - If using, add the banana and Greek yogurt to the blender.

03 - Process on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, scraping down the blender walls as necessary.

04 - Taste the smoothie and modify sweetness or thickness by adding additional honey or milk as preferred.

05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh berries or mint sprig if desired.

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This five-minute wonder transforms ordinary frozen berries into something that feels decadent yet keeps you energized all morning.
The versatility means you can adjust it to whatever berries are in your freezer when that smoothie craving strikes.

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If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let everything thaw for just 5 minutes before blending, which prevents motor strain without making your smoothie too warm.
Adding just half a frozen banana creates incredible creaminess without overwhelming the berry flavor, a discovery that completely elevated this recipe for me.

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Freeze fresh berries when they're in season and at peak ripeness for smoothies that taste like summer all year round.
For special occasions, serve in chilled glasses rimmed with a mixture of finely crushed freeze-dried berries and a tiny bit of sugar for an impressive presentation that takes just minutes to prepare.