Characteristics

This is an ultra creamy and super delicious smoothie that will excite the tastebuds, while nourishing your body with whole food, quality nutrients. A pleasant, natural sweet flavor that is sure to be a hit with the kids and adults alike. It makes a great afternoon snack that provides a real serving of fruit, along with some fiber, protein and healthy fat.

TYPE: Dessert, Snack
PREPARATION: < 5 mins
SERVING: Makes around 24-32oz; for 2 large, or 4 small servings

  • Raw
  • Vegan
  • Wheat-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Peanut-free
  • Nut-free (depending on non-dairy milk choice)
  • Soy-free (depending on non-dairy milk choice)
  • Refined sugar-free

Goodies Needed:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 – 2 cups of frozen strawberries (organic)
  • 2 cups of an original (not sweetened) non-dairy milk (organic soy, brown rice, coconut or almond milk – choose least processed option)
  • 2 Medjool Dates (organic)

TOOLS:

  • Vitamix (a regular blender will work, but final product will not be as smooth in consistency)

Preparation Steps

  1. Put the strawberries into your blender.
  2. Remove the pits from the two dates and place into the blender.
  3. Add the non-dairy milk into the blender. Different non-dairy milks may slightly alter the taste. I made the original one with soy milk. Experiment with different types to get the taste that you most enjoy.
  4. In a Vitamix, blend on high speed until mixture is very smooth (typically 15-30 seconds). In a regular blender, blend until mixture is as smooth as possible.

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Strawberries:

  • Good antioxidant source
  • good source of (in descending order): vitamin C, manganese, fiber, iodine, potassium, folate, vitamin B2 and vitamin B5
  • contain antioxidant properties to prevent cancer, enhance healthy immune function and protect against rheumatoid arthritis
  • for more information, visit the strawberry detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Non-Dairy Milk:

  • provides optimally healthy plant proteins and fats
  • naturally cholesterol free
  • avoids the problems associated with dairy (use of hormones, drugs, acidity, mucus formation, allergies, etc.)
  • depending on source, like soy, hemp, coconut, almond or brown rice; offers a variety of different healthy nutrients and health benefits
  • always aim for ORGANIC and ORIGINAL, unsweetened varieties
  • always choose the least processed one

Medjool Dates:

  • Good source of (in descending order): fiber, potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin K, vitamin A and zinc
  • Rich in energy-rich carbohydrates, fiber and potassium, are excellent for athletes and all those needing a quick energy punch
  • Have been linked to promoting overall good health, promoting proper digestion and decreasing various cancer risks
  • Due to their good potassium content, can help regulate proper blood pressure for more information, visit the medjool date overview from NutritionData.com

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