Lemon Berry Recipe

Prepare fruit

If using fresh strawberries, hull and quarter them. If using frozen berries, let them sit at room temperature 2–3 minutes so they blend more evenly. Measure strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries into the blender.

Add liquids and yogurt

Pour the fresh lemon juice and apple juice over the berries. Add the fresh yogurt and the nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt to the blender. If you want a sweeter smoothie, add the honey or agave now.

Add ice (optional)

If you prefer a thicker or colder texture, add 4 ice cubes. If your frozen yogurt is very firm, you can skip ice.

Blend

Secure the blender lid and blend on medium-high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform, about 45–60 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed, then blend another 10–15 seconds.

Check consistency and flavor

Taste the smoothie. If it is too tart, add up to 1 additional teaspoon honey or agave and blend briefly. If too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons apple juice and blend to loosen.

Serve

Pour the smoothie into two 12–14 oz glasses (or one large 20–24 oz glass).

Garnish each glass with a lemon wheel or wedge on the rim, a few whole berries dropped on top, and a small sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately with a straw.