This gluten-free, vegan strawberry smoothie gets an unexpected burst of flavor from fresh basil.
I planned to make a green smoothie for breakfast, but discovered my greens had gone bad. Instead of giving up, I grabbed a handful of fresh basil and improvised. Basil is vibrant, leafy, and fragrant — a great substitute for traditional greens.
I tossed basil with strawberries, frozen banana, almond milk and a few boost ingredients, then blended until smooth. The result was a strawberry basil smoothie that’s bright, sweet, and herbaceous — refreshing and satisfying.
I used strawberries because that’s what I had on hand, but you can swap in any berries, or try peaches or mango for a different flavor profile. The pale pink color flecked with bits of green makes it as pretty as it is delicious.
We enjoyed a lovely Father’s Day, though the day ended with a big meltdown that left me feeling tired. A simple, healthy smoothie like this is exactly the kind of pick-me-up I needed — vegan, gluten-free, and easy to make.
Strawberry Basil Smoothie
2016-06-20 00:28:45
Serves 1
This gluten-free, vegan strawberry smoothie gets an unexpected punch of flavor from fresh basil.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 small or 1/2 large banana, peeled, frozen, and cut into chunks
- 5–6 large basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Pinch of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla (optional)
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 4–5 large ice cubes
- Gluten-free granola, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, banana, basil, chia seeds, cinnamon and vanilla (if using), almond milk, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with granola if desired.
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