Winter Smoothie Blend (Printable version)

A vibrant blend of seasonal fruits and warming spices, perfect to boost immunity in colder months.

# What you'll need:

01 - 1 large ripe pear, cored and chopped

02 - 1 small apple, cored and chopped

03 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

04 - ½ cup frozen cranberries or mixed berries

05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk, if preferred)

06 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (use plant-based yogurt for dairy-free option)

07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

08 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

09 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

10 - ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed

12 - 1 tablespoon rolled oats

01 - Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender in the order listed.

02 - Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

03 - Taste and modify sweetness or spices to your preference.

04 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve at once. Add ice cubes before blending for a colder texture.

01 -

It tastes like you're drinking a warm hug, but it's actually cold and refreshing in the best way.
Takes ten minutes from fridge to glass, no excuses.
You can adjust the spices to match whatever mood you're in that morning.

02 -

If your blender isn't high-powered, soak your oats in the milk for a minute before adding anything else, or they'll get stuck at the bottom and ruin the texture.
The frozen berries are what keep this cold and fresh—don't be tempted to use fresh ones, or you'll end up adding ice cubes and watering down the whole thing.

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Freeze your Greek yogurt in small cubes the night before if you want extra creaminess without diluting the smoothie with water from melting ice.
A tiny pinch of sea salt actually makes the spices pop and cuts through any sweetness, though it sounds weird—trust it.