Winter Berry Smoothie Blend (Printer-friendly)
Creamy blend of winter berries, yogurt, and warming spices for a healthy morning boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup frozen mixed berries such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
02 - 1 small ripe banana
03 - 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
→ Dairy & Liquids
04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional for sweetness
→ Spices & Extras
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional for extra fiber
10 - 1 tablespoon rolled oats, optional for texture and satiety
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the mixed berries, banana, apple, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey if using in a blender container.
02 - Add ground cinnamon, ground ginger, chia seeds, and rolled oats if desired to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spice to your preference. If the smoothie is too thick, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The winter spices make frozen berries taste like they were picked yesterday
- It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
- Over-blending can make it warm and weird, so once it's smooth, stop the machine
- The chia seeds will keep thickening if you let it sit, so either drink right away or thin with extra milk
03 -
- Letting the smoothie sit for 2 minutes after blending allows the oats to soften slightly
- A pinch of salt sounds weird but it makes all the fruit flavors pop forward