Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and there’s just something about the holiday that just screams SWEETS! I’m not a real big chocolate fan, but I do love to bake and make other goodies for my family. Since the whole family is on a smoothie kick lately, I decided to make a delicious Strawberry Orange Smoothie for Valentine’s Day! This will be the perfect breakfast for us on Valentine’s Day!
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Strawberry Orange Smoothie for Valentine’s Day
The Strawberry Orange Smoothie is simple to make and so delicious. It’s got my favorite ingredients and a touch of sweetness for Valentine’s Day.
Directions
– 3 cups of frozen strawberries, unsweetened
– 2/3 cup of SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
– 1 1/4 cups orange juice
– 1 cup yogurt, plain, non-fat
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup ice cubes
Directions
– Combine all ingredients into blender. Mix on low to medium speed, stirring every 10 seconds. Then mix on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy on Valentine’s Day – or any day!
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Are you making any sweet treats for Valentine’s Day? What are your plans?
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Nope, we don’t do Valentine’s day, but I would make these just because 🙂
Mandy@ TheHouseholdHero.com says
Pinned it! I am not a fan of chocolate either but fruity sweet stuff I like!!
Crystal @ Surviving a Teacher's Salary says
I love smoothies!! This looks like a delicious recipe to make all year round! I’m pretty much a sucker for anything that can go in a mason jar 😉
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I need to find an excuse to make this treat. That sounds really delicious!
Isabella Grey says
This would be so easy to make for my breakfasts! I never have time for a sit down meal, but this would be a heck of a lot healthier than a breakfast burrito from McDonald’s!
Sarah says
I love making smoothies! My fav is strawberry banana!! I make it with water or juice or half parts, ice, yogurt, frozen strawberries and a banana! sometimes I add peanut butter which my husband thinks is weird. hahah.
Robyn says
That looks delicious. We love strawberries!
Rachael says
Your Strawberry Orange Smoothie looks really good. But I would use stevia instead of Splenda for sweetener.rrr
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Our family is trying to eat cleaner, which means less artificial sweetners, but Splenda is my choice if that’s what I’m offered.
Shop with Me Mama says
I think I will try this out this weekend! We are sure to love it, all of us! Thanks!
Jaime says
I make smoothies for my toddler (and myself) every couple of days – we generally have some leftover for the next morning. This would be a great recipe to try for something a little different.
Katy Rawson says
Looks like the perfect morning smoothie. Pinned it to give it a try!
Krystal says
I need to make more smoothies. I have a blender ready and waiting! Thanks for the recipe!
Shell says
I just got some Splenda. I’m looking forward to trying it in different recipes.
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
Looks tasty! My mother-in-law is obsessed with Splenda and smoothies. I’m going to totally give her this recipe.
brett says
this looks so light and refreshing!! and easy to make. good for breakfast for kiddos
Tracey says
That looks so good. I personally use Splenda all the time so I enjoyed seeing this recipe with Splenda.
Ourfamilyworld says
I haven’t planned any special treats yet. But I have been looking for some great ideas.
Sue says
Looks really yummy! Healthy is always good choice!
Melanie S. says
I just love strawberries. We get them fresh when we can find some good organic ones, but we always keep some in the freezer as backup.
Bekki says
We have been using splenda in my house for a long time. It really helps me stick to my diet and still have a touch of sweetness everyday.
Melanie says
Yum! Lately I’ve been making a banana berry smoothie. So good.
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says
Sounds like a super tasty smoothie. I tend to like mine not as sweet, so I might try without any added sweetener.
Candy @ Candypolooza says
I don’t normally use Splenda, but this looks delicious. Bet it’s tasty and refreshing.
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
I love making strawberry smoothies and yours looks delicious! I always freeze my berries so they’re ready to go without ice! 🙂
katherine says
I haven’t tried splenda but that smoothie looks great!
Eliz Frank says
That is such a delicious drink… I love the combo of orange and strawberries too.
Ashley says
We love smoothies as part of breakfast or for a snack. They’re a nutritious drink.
Paige says
Oh wow that looks so good! I’m saving this!
angela(ajackeduppeach) says
this looks good. we normally add spinach to our smoothies but I am going to leave them out tomorrow. chocolate isn’t my thing and my family is really trying to be healthy.
Christina S says
These would be so easy! My 2 year old would love it!
Dawn says
I love strawberries and oranges both. So I am sure that I would love this. 🙂
Jamie says
I love smoothies! I try to have one every day…this looks delicious!
Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says
Too funny! I posted this on my blog too, guess great minds think alike when it comes to smoothies!! Happy Valentine’s Day.
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
Yum! I pinned this so I could try it when I have a chance to pick up the frozen strawberries. I think even my picky preschooler would drink it 🙂
Michelle F. says
That looks so good. I love strawberries.
courtney b says
when i think spenda i dont think smoothie but that looks sooo good !:):)
Ally Swanson says
I love smoothies and am always looking for new recipes! I will totally have to add this to my list!
Rosie says
I have an old style blender that I can do ice cubes and I would love to try this smoothie – it sounds delish and then make it again for Valentine’s Day!!!