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Patriotic Berry Smoothie

This Patriotic Smoothie combines fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a hint of lemon juice blended into a creamy, vibrant beverage. The ingredients are pureed until smooth, resulting in a colorful, thick drink with a frosty appearance. It is served chilled, showcasing a bright red, white, and blue palette.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed recommended
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt optional for creaminess
  • 0.5 cup ice cubes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place the hulled strawberries and blueberries into the blender.
    1 cup fresh strawberries, 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
  2. Add the lemon juice, yogurt (if using), and ice cubes to the blender.
    1 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.5 cup plain yogurt, 0.5 cup ice cubes
  3. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no visible chunks. The color should be vibrant and evenly blended, and the texture thick and frosty.
  4. Stop the blender and check the consistency. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of water or juice and blend briefly to incorporate.
  5. Pour the smoothie into glasses. Optionally, garnish with fresh berries or a lemon wedge for visual pop.
  6. Serve immediately while frosty and vibrant, enjoying the bright layers of color and creamy texture.