Winter Berry Smoothie (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of winter berries, banana, yogurt, and honey, perfect for chilly mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup frozen mixed winter berries (cranberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice

→ Sweetener & Flavor

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
06 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Place frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, cinnamon, and optional vanilla extract into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
03 - Taste and add more honey or maple syrup if desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting for tea to cool, yet keeps you full through the morning rush.
  • The tartness of winter berries balances the honey so perfectly that it tastes indulgent without the crash.
  • Your immune system gets a quiet little boost while you're just trying to warm up from the inside.
02 -
  • Frozen berries work better than fresh for smoothies because they're actually easier to blend and won't water it down as they thaw.
  • If your blender struggles, let the frozen berries sit for two minutes at room temperature first, or add the milk before the berries so they're not blending against dry ice.
03 -
  • Blend for only about 60 seconds on high speed; over-blending can warm it up or make the texture grainy instead of silky.
  • If you're making these for a group, prep all the ingredients in individual blender jars the night before, then just add the milk and blend to order.

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