Strawberries are delicious, sweet and low-calorie fruits that are the perfect choice for hot days. Strawberry smoothies are not only tasty, but also help provide us with valuable nutrients.
Although strawberries are practically available all year round, they taste best when they are in season. For many people, this is the true taste of the vacations. We can eat strawberries in various forms – fresh, in the form of ice cream, desserts and, of course, healthy and nutritious cocktails. The latter are extremely popular on hot days, when we crave for something refreshing, light and filling at the same time.
The best recipes for strawberry cocktails
Below we have prepared 5 proven recipes for strawberry smoothies. We hope that everyone will find here interesting ideas for healthy summer smoothies. We are convinced that the proposals will appeal to all gourmets!
Strawberry-banana smoothie
Here is what you need to prepare this smoothie: frozen strawberries, banana, Greek yoghurt, orange juice.
Combining delicious fruit with Greek yogurt is guaranteed to taste great, as it adds a bit of flavor and extra protein. We also tested this recipe with different liquids such as almond milk, normal cow’s milk, and water, but orange juice is the best combination for this smoothie.
Breakfast smoothie
Prepare: strawberries, spinach, pineapple, banana, almond milk, chia seeds.
Preparation
:Add all the ingredients to the blender in the order given. Blend until smooth and enjoy a delicious and fresh smoothie.
Tip: If you are using a low-powered blender, blend the vegetables and milk first and then add a handful of frozen fruit at a time. This will help the smoothie come together beautifully.
Healthy red smoothie
To prepare this smoothie you will need: roasted beet, strawberries, honey/ maple syrup, cardamom, mint, water.
How to prepare
:Put peeled and cut into several pieces beet, strawberries and other ingredients into a blender. Then add water in an amount that works best for you. Blend all ingredients to a smooth consistency for a few minutes at most. Serve cold with ice cubes or after putting it in the fridge for about an hour.
Strawberry smoothie with kiwi and yogurt
Here’s what you need to make this smoothie: kiwi, banana, strawberries, natural yogurt, a tablespoon of honey.
How to prepare
:Put the kiwi and banana in a tall container. Then, using a hand blender mix the ingredients until the consistency is smooth – the one you like best. Pour into glasses and put in the freezer for a few minutes. In the next step, blend strawberries with natural yogurt and honey. Mix both masses together to create a delicious fruit cocktail.
Strawberry exotic smoothie
Prepare coconut milk, mango flavored ice cream, coconut shavings, ice cubes and strawberries.
Directions
:Pour the coconut shavings into a tall container, then pour in the milk and add the ice cream, ice cubes, and strawberries. Using a hand blender, blend the ingredients until you get a smooth shake consistency. Finally, pour into a container and you’re done!
Read also: https://singlesta.com/cooking/blueberry-vs-blueberry-whats-the-difference/
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