🍓 Triple Berry Refresh Smoothie
Ingredients
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Frozen Mixed Berries: 2 cups (a blend of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries). Using frozen fruit is the secret to that thick, frost-like consistency.
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Liquid Base: 1 ½ cups of your choice (Almond milk, oat milk, or coconut water work best).
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Creaminess Booster: ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) OR 1 frozen banana.
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Sweetener (Optional): 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or 2 pitted dates if the berries are tart.
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Garnish: Fresh mint leaves, extra berries, and a few slices of strawberry.
Instructions
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Layer the Ingredients: Add the liquid base to your blender first. This prevents the frozen fruit from getting stuck at the bottom and ensures a smoother blend.
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Add the Solids: Add the yogurt (or banana) and the 2 cups of frozen berries on top.
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The Blend: Start the blender on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 45–60 seconds until no large chunks remain and the color is a uniform, deep pink/purple.
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Check Consistency: * Too thick? Add another splash of milk.
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Too thin? Add 2–3 more frozen berries or a handful of ice.
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Assemble: Pour into tall glasses. Top with a sprig of fresh mint, a whole raspberry, and a few blueberries as shown in your photo.
Pro-Tips for the Perfect Smoothie
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The Mint Hack: For a more “spa-like” refreshing taste, blend 2–3 mint leaves directly into the smoothie instead of just using them as a garnish.
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Boost the Nutrition: You can easily hide a handful of baby spinach or a tablespoon of chia seeds in this recipe without changing the beautiful purple color or the flavor.