Strawberries & Cream Smoothie Recipe

Recipe by Eli Brecher

2 5 mn

Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy Free

STORAGE

Best served fresh, or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

This smoothie is ultra thick, delectably tasty and 100% vegan, with a velvety smooth consistency thanks to the creamy cashew nuts. It only takes a couple of minutes to whizz together (provided you've soaked the cashews), and is bursting with wholesome ingredients, such as strawberries that are packed with vitamin C and maca, hailed for regulating hormones. A fun healthy drink for all the family!

Ingredients

1 Cup Fresh Strawberries
1 Frozen Banana
1/4 Cup Cashew Nuts (soaked)
1 Tsp Maca Powder
1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Dairy-Free Yoghurt
1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
OPTIONAL DECORATIONS:
Extra Fresh Strawberries
Rose Petals

Equipment

Small Bowl
Blender
Serving Glasses

Method

Pre-smoothie creation: Soak the cashew nuts for at least 2 hours in water in a small bowl.
Firstly, place the smoothie ingredients except the fresh strawberries in a blender and whizz to form a smooth consistancy.
Set aside half of this mixture in a glass.
Add the strawberries to the blender and whizz until combined.
To make the two colour smoothie effect, pour the pink strawberry smoothie mixture into a serving glass first then add the cashew smoothie mixture on top and let drip over the top.
Add desired decorations, such as chopped fresh strawberries and rose petals.
Drink and enjoy!

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Eli is a London-based food blogger and recipe developer with a passion for sharing her delicious healthy recipes. Eli created her blog in 2015 during her first year at university, when she was struggling with Crohn’s Disease while balancing a busy student life. Since then she has worked with a wide range of brands in the food and wellness world, while spending the last year living in Paris and Madrid. Follow along as she shares her tasty and nourishing recipes on Instagram at cerealandpeanutbutter and on her blog, www.elibrecher.co.uk