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Meatless Monday: Strawberry Raspberry Dessert Smoothie

February 1, 2016

WHOOP! What a weekend! I have so much to tell you guys. First, take a look around. If this is your first time here you won’t notice anything. But if you’ve been with me for a while, you should notice a change. I successfully migrated to my new site! Whatdya think? I still have to go back and make sure all the links work which will definitely take some time, but for the most part — here I am! It was a ridiculous process and I never recommend anyone doing this. Ever. I’m exhausted. I’m running on no sleep today. Should be fun!

Today is Meatless Monday, though, and I’ve got an amazing recipe for you today! Let me begin by saying, Happy February! Let’s stop and appreciate (and ogle) the fact that it’s already February. This winter season has flown by. I know many of you are sad to have missed a beautiful white winter, but for people like me, who loathe cold weather, this has been amazing! Now, whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a Valentine’s naysayer, there’s no arguing that February is the sweetest month of the year. Thankfully for us chocolate-lovers there is indeed an entire first half of a month devoted entirely to love and culinary confections.

This post is sponsored by Nektar Naturals. All opinions, recipes, and views are my own.

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Nektar Naturals sent me a sample of delectable dark chocolate covered pretzels with a sprinkling of honey crystals. As soon as I received them I knew what I had to do. I made a dessert smoothie. Oh yes, I did.

The flavor of strawberries and raspberries pair well with chocolate, as is evidenced by the years and years and millions of desserts centered around chocolate and red fruits. Plus they sure do make a pretty looking smoothie for Valentine’s Day!

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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Nektar Naturals is offering a FREE honeygram to send to your sweetie! You get to send a sweet note to someone on your ‘nice’ list (wrong holiday? meh, whatevs), and they get a sampler packet of Netkar Naturals honey crystals! It’s a win-win, for sure.

Valentine’s Day may not be loved by all, but I won’t tell anyone if you decide to make this delicious dessert smoothie in the summer, either. Shhhh…

Strawberry Raspberry

Strawberry Raspberry Dessert Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 20 whole frozen strawberries
  • 12 oz Australian style raspberry yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Nektar Naturals honey crystals
  • 4 Tbsp water

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Pulse to combine. Pour into two glasses and enjoy with your chocolate covered pretzels – and your sweetie!

To make this amazing dessert smoothie for one, simply halve the recipe and make in a single serve blender cup.

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Don’t forget to join Annmarie and me for our awesome #MeatlessMonday linkup! Details below.

xo

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How do you feel about Valentine’s Day?

Salty or sweet?

This post is also linked up with Confessions of a Mother Runner and A Whisk and Two Wands for their Meatless Monday link up!

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13 Comments


Coconut Oil Chocolate Fudge
February 1, 2016 at 3:01 pm
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[…] Shared with: Meatless Monday […]



Lauren
February 1, 2016 at 3:02 pm
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The site looks great Rachel, much cleaner and more professional. 🙂 Thanks for hosting MM!



    rfrutkin
    February 1, 2016 at 3:14 pm
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    Thank you so much! Still a work in progress but so far I really like it.

Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
February 1, 2016 at 8:09 pm
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Strawberry smoothies are always my favorite! Your new site looks good. Thanks for the link up



    rfrutkin
    February 1, 2016 at 8:13 pm
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    Thanks, Deborah!

Sarah
February 1, 2016 at 8:17 pm
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Sweet and salty please! This looks delicious, thank you for sharing and linking up!



    rfrutkin
    February 1, 2016 at 8:20 pm
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    Ditto, Sarah! 🙂

Susie @ SuzLyfe
February 1, 2016 at 9:05 pm
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Love the new look! Isn’t it lovely to have things put together? I need both my sweet and my salt. That is why I am a trail mix JUNKIE



    rfrutkin
    February 1, 2016 at 9:09 pm
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    Thanks, lady! ?

Annmarie
February 2, 2016 at 8:25 am
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Yum! I’m all about dessert smoothies!!! #getinmybelly



    rfrutkin
    February 2, 2016 at 8:45 am
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    Yassssssss!

If Girls Ran the World Virtual Run {Giveaway} + Strawberry Raspberry Smoothie - Running on Happy
August 22, 2016 at 6:21 am
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[…] If Girls Ran the World — and because it’s Meatless Monday, of course! — I’m resharing one of my all-time favorite recipes. It’s sweet and tangy, with just enough flavor to give […]



9 Reader Favorite Recipes of 2016 - Running on Happy
December 26, 2016 at 5:00 am
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[…] Strawberry Raspberry Dessert Smoothie from February, featuring Nektar Naturals, continues to be a huge crowd favorite. And for good […]



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