Valentine Red Berry Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy smoothie with frozen strawberries, raspberries, and cherries. Sweet-tart flavor with vanilla, ready in 5 minutes.

# 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 for extra creaminess

08 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt for added protein

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

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

03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or milk to modify thickness as desired.

05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh berries or mint sprig.

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The combination of frozen berries creates this velvety texture that feels indulgent while actually being quite wholesome - Ive caught myself making it on random Tuesdays just because.
You can customize the sweetness to your exact preference, which Ive found makes it perfect for both morning people and those who need gentle coaxing to start their day.

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If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let everything thaw for just 3-5 minutes before blending - it makes a world of difference without compromising thickness.
The cherries are what give this smoothie that distinctive valentine red color rather than the usual purple you get with berries alone.

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Keep a silicone ice cube tray filled with leftover smoothie for adding to future batches - it intensifies the flavor without diluting.
The perfect sweetness level often depends on the natural ripeness of your berries - taste before adding any sweetener, especially when using cherries which can be quite sweet on their own.