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Get Your Heart On: Pretty in Pink Berry Mango Smoothie

February 13, 2015 By Isabelle Boucher 26 Comments | Filed Under: breakfast, fruit

13 Feb

In case you hadn’t noticed, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to spend a little time showing some love to the most important person in your life.

And by that, I mean you.

Berry Mango Smoothie

That’s right. YOU. You’re totally awesome, and you should be giving yourself a little TLC.

The usual Valentine’s Day cliches like chocolates and roses and bubble baths are all perfectly nice, but I think there’s something a little more appropriate when it comes to treating yourself right. I’m talking about giving your heart a little love this month.

Berry Mango Smoothie

Me, I’ve taken to replacing my habit of eating sodium-laden breakfast sandwiches and carb-o-riffic bagels with fresh fruit smoothies.

My secret weapon is unsweetened Almond Breeze almond milk, which I love for all sorts of reasons – it has no cholesterol and no saturated fat, it contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and it clocks in at a skinny 35 calories per cup.

All I need to do in the morning is fill my blender with an assortment of colourful fruits and veggies to get a healthy start on my daily recommended servings, a splash of Almond Breeze for a boost of calcium and creamy flavour (and a hint of vanilla, if I’m thusly inclined), and a spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra protein. It’s a healthy and surprisingly tasty start to the day.

Berry Mango Smoothie

I’m not much of a morning person (and by that, I mean I grdugingly fall out of bed about half an hour before I have to be out the door), so I wasn’t sure how well I’d be able to fit a morning smoothie into my routine.

Turns out, it’s easier than I expected, since I just measure out fruits and veggies the night before and then place them in the fridge to thaw out overnight – that way, they’re only partially frozen in the morning and blend up in a jiff.

I try to shake things up with a different combination of fruits each day, though this Berry Mango Smoothie is pretty regular in the rotation.

Berry Mango Smoothie

Aside from the fact that it’s a lovely shade of bright pink, it’s also got a lively tangy berry flavour that wakes up my sleepy tastebuds, and just enough natural sweetness not to need any added sweeteners (though you can definitely add a squirt of honey or agave if you prefer your smoothies a little less tangy).

Feeling inspired yet? If you are, the wonderful folks at Almond Breeze have supplied me with three (yes, THREE) smoothie kits to give away. Just scroll down to the bottom of the post for more details.

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Disclosure: While I wasn’t compensated for this post, the lovely folks at Almond Breeze did provide three (yes, THREE) smoothie gift baskets to give away to my readers. All opinions shared are 100% my own.

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5.0 from 2 reviews
Pretty in Pink Berry Mango Smoothie
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Don't let its good looks fool you... this pretty pink smoothie is packed full of powerful antioxidants, heart-healthy fiber and delivers 3 full servings of fruit to help you get your day started off right. Omit the yogurt for a vegan-friendly alternative.
Author: Isabelle Boucher
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries
  • ½ cup frozen raspberries
  • ½ cup frozen mango chunks
  • ½ medium banana, sliced
  • ½ cup Almond Breeze unsweetened almond milk (vanilla or plain)
  • 2 tbsp cranberry juice
  • ¼ cup non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in the order listed in a high-speed blender, and process until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Giveaway Details:

The Prize:

Three lucky readers will win an Almond Breeze smoothie kit, including a single-serve smoothie blender, and Almond Breeze products including coupons for refrigerated Almond Breeze almond milk.

How to Enter:

Leave a comment sharing your favourite smoothie creation, then sign into the handy-dandy Rafflecopter widget below to complete your entry and get more info on bonus entry options.

Eligibility and Deadlines:

This contest is open to Canadian readers only (apologies, my US and overseas friends). Entries will be accepted until midnight February 20th, at which time a winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received before the deadline.

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Comments

  1. kate says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    Favourite smoothie combo: Frozen garden Kale, frozen raspberries, banana, orange juice concentrate, and water!

    Reply
  2. Melissa D says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Banana Smoothies with Greek yogurt Bananas and Cocoa Powder

    Reply
  3. Chris B says

    February 19, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    I can’t get enough bananas and mangos with just a touch a kiwi!

    Reply
  4. Gene D says

    February 19, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    Blueberries, Raspberries and Banana Smoothie would be my choice! Yum

    Reply
  5. Laureen Fox says

    February 19, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    My latest smoothie obsession is with almond milk, frozen mashed sweet potatoes, pineapple, mango and a raw carrot. Yum!

    Reply
  6. Denise says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    i love strawberry and lime in my smoothie And a bit of vanilla paste

    Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I love my smoothie with pineapple, coconut, greek vanilla yogurt and then I thrown in some protein powder and flax – pina colada smoothie! :)

    Reply
  8. Julia @ Swirls and Spice says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    I love any smoothie with mangoes!

    Reply
  9. Julie Dyer says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    I love a smoothie with Almond Breeze, chocolate whey protein powder and frozen strawberries. Reminds me of neopolitan ice cream!

    Reply
  10. Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    My favourite smoothie has to be Mango Orange!

    Reply
  11. Rhonda says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Mango smoothies for the win please :) Yummmmm!!!!

    Reply
  12. Swati says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    I make smoothie with vanilla soya milk, mango, papaya and honey! It’s yummy in taste and refreshes you ☺

    Reply
  13. Sandy Avvari Nayani says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    My favourite smoothie includes goat milk, frozen peaches, strawberries, pineapple, a pinch of cinnamon, a handful of baby spinach and a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Yum!

    Reply
  14. ceecee says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Chocolate avocado is my favorite!

    Reply
  15. Victoria says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Love strawberry banana smoothies (& so does our one year old!). This prize pack would make mornings easier! Thanks for a great giveaway! :)

    Reply
  16. Katherine Chong says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I actually like Kale smoothies mixed with a bunch of fruits in the summer

    Reply
  17. Leah M @ love me, feed me says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I love decadent smoothies that are so thick you need a spoon! Banana and dates make such a tasty one!!

    Reply
  18. CHRISTIN KIM says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

    BLUEBERRIES AND APPLE AND PINEAPPLE

    Reply
  19. Christina A. says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    I love mango and spinach smoothies!!

    Reply
    • Christina A. says

      February 17, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      Crap…just realized this is not open to US residents! So sorry–dismiss my entries–ugh!!

      Reply
  20. Jonathan says

    February 16, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    My favourite smoothie creation has always been yogurt, strawberries, a banana and mango!

    Reply
  21. Nicole says

    February 15, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    I love bananas, strawberries and yogurt!

    Reply
  22. Priscilla says

    February 15, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Strawberry banana with yogurt is my favourite!!

    Reply
  23. Sarah says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    Mine usually contain spinach and mangoes with Greek yogurt and flax. It’s not a pretty colour, but it’s a great way to start the day!

    Reply
  24. Paula h says

    February 13, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Any smoothie with raspberry, mango and yogurt

    Reply
  25. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    I love banana smoothies (Greek yogurt, some nut butter, coconut water) with some spinach for added nutrition!

    Reply

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