Description
Creamy strawberry walnut smoothie blends Mediterranean sunshine with wholesome nutrition, offering a delightful breakfast or energizing snack. Rich flavors and velvety texture invite you to savor each nourishing sip of this refreshing blend.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 banana
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Liquid and Sweetener:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Gather fresh, ripe strawberries, crunchy walnuts, a ripe banana, chilled almond milk, and golden honey for a nutritious blend.
- Combine all ingredients directly into a high-powered blender, ensuring precise measurement for optimal flavor balance.
- Pulse and then blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency with no visible chunks.
- Stop blending when the smoothie reaches a creamy texture with a vibrant pink-red hue and smooth flowing appearance.
- Transfer the velvety mixture immediately into chilled serving glasses, allowing the smoothie to settle for a moment.
- Optional: Garnish with a few crushed walnuts or a fresh strawberry slice on the rim for an elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately while the smoothie maintains its perfect temperature and frothy texture, savoring the harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors.
Notes
- Boost nutrition by adding a scoop of protein powder for extra energy and muscle support.
- Customize sweetness levels by adjusting honey amount or replacing with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
- Freeze leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for a refreshing summer treat that preserves all the original flavors.
- Enhance texture by toasting walnuts lightly before blending to release deeper, nuttier undertones.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg