Dessert - "Valentine Smoothie"

5 small (sweet) juicing oranges

~4 oz raspberries frozen

~2 cups almond milk unsweetened

A few raspberries for garnish

This is the perfect dessert smoothie for Valentine's Day--so pink and sweet (but not overly so)! These raspberries were a very deep red so it didn't take that many to turn this smoothie a bright pink. Great healthy alternative to V-day candies. 

The sweetness of the oranges is balanced by the tartness of the raspberries making this smoothie just sweet enough without going overboard. 

Green Smoothie - "Mixi"

3 leaves lacinato kale
Large handful baby spinach
1 cucumber
1 small ruby red grapefruit
1 small handful raspberries frozen
1 handful mango frozen
3 T ground flax seeds
Water

I love the way a bit of citrus can really liven up a smoothie. The acidity balances out the bitterness of the greens and the sweetness of the cucumber and mango. This was a great blend.