A girlfriend of mine recently introduced me to the wonderful world of wine smoothies, and though I was skeptical to try them at first, I have to admit they're pretty amazing. Wine smoothies combine the rich decadence of wine with the creamy goodness of a smoothie. Oh, and have I mentioned that most of these concoctions are actually quite healthy? It's true.
Most wine smoothie recipes call for heaping helpings of antioxidant-rich berries, belly-friendly yogurt, and even a little heart-healthy dark chocolate. The fact that these recipes also happen to call for red or white wine is just icing on this already delicious cake.
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But you don't have to take my word for it. Try one (or two or three) for yourself!
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Classic Red Wine Smoothie
It doesn't get much easier than this classic red wine smoothie. Blend wine, berries, and yogurt, and sip to your heart's content. Easy-peasy!
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- 1 cup red wine
- 10 frozen blueberries & 3 frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Cupcake Moscato Smoothie
They had me at "cupcake." As far as I'm concerned, the berries are just icing on the cake.
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- 1 pound, frozen mixed berries
- 1¾ cups Cupcake Moscato d'Asti
Raspberry Chocolate Wine Smoothie
Be still, my heart! This decadent smoothie combines two heart-healthy powerhouses—dark chocolate and red wine. Oh, I think I’m in love.
What you'll need:
- 1, 12 ounce bag of frozen raspberries
- 2 cups milk chocolate wine (i used chocolatier)
- 1 cup almond milk (optional)
- 3 cups ice (optional)
White Wine Smoothie
White wine needn't be plain. Punch things up with the addition of a few tropical fruits, and you have yourself a tasty treat that you won't soon forget.
What you'll need:
- 1 cup Frozen Mango Chunks
- 1 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
- 1 cup Frozen Strawberries
- 1 whole Fresh Banana
- ¼ cups Lemonade
- 2 cups White Wine (Recommended: A Sweet Riesling)
Bubbly and Smooth Prosecco Smoothie
Hosting Sunday brunch? Impress your guests by making this creamy but crisp prosecco smoothie.
What you'll need:
- 16 oz chilled Ruffino® Prosecco
- 2 cups plain or fruit-flavored yogurt
- 4 cups chopped fresh fruit
Mango Moscato Smoothie
Mmmmm, mango and moscato! Does it get any better than that? Probably not.
What you'll need:
- ¾ cup chopped frozen mango
- ½ cup moscato wine
Very Berry Wine Smoothie
This is a perfect "leftover" wine recipe. All you'll need is a cup of white wine and a few of your favorite berries. Personally I like using dark berries, because you know what they say about the darker the berry…
What you'll need:
- A mixture of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries (as many as you like)
- 1 cup white wine
