Winter Berry Smoothie Healthy (Printable View)

A vibrant blend featuring winter berries, banana, almond milk, and warming spices for a healthy boost.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 cup frozen mixed winter berries (cranberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)

02 - 1 ripe banana

03 - 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)

04 - 1/2 cup orange juice

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

08 - 2 tablespoons rolled oats

09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

01 - Place frozen berries, banana, almond milk, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger into a blender.

02 - Add rolled oats and chia or flaxseeds if desired for additional texture and nutrition.

03 - Blend mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed.

05 - Pour smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.

01 -

It takes five minutes and tastes like you planned your breakfast instead of throwing it together.
The spices warm you from the inside out, which is exactly what December mornings demand.
You can feel the antioxidants doing their job while you're still half asleep.

02 -

Frozen berries are non-negotiable—fresh ones won't give you that cold, creamy texture that makes this feel luxurious instead of virtuous.
The orange juice does most of the sweetening work if you let it; don't oversell the honey or you'll end up with something cloying.

03 -

Keep a bag of mixed berries in the freezer year-round; they're frozen at peak ripeness and cost less than fresh.
Blend the spices with the liquid first if your blender is older, so they don't settle at the bottom like evidence you skipped a step.