[Recipe] Strawberry Tropical Smoothie

This is a lovely, light and refreshing fruit smoothie that can be tangy or sweet. You choose whichever you prefer.

What determines the sweetness of a smoothie?

There are two main things: it will depend on the ripeness of your fruit or whether you add sweetening to your taste.

If your fruit is not ripe, you can increase the sweetness by adding a few sweet dates – which also gives a bit more fiber – or with raw honey or maple syrup.

To serve this smoothie as a meal replacement you can add oats and ground flaxseeds which will boost the nutritional value. These also add soluble and insoluble fiber, heart-healthy omega-6, omega-3 (ALA) an essential fatty acids which the bdy cannot make, protein and essential amino acids as well as various vitamins and minerals.

Adda Bjarnadottir, MS, writing at Healthline says …

Flaxseeds are made up of 29% carbs, and a whopping 95% of that amount is fiber [both soluble and insoluble] …

Soluble fiber helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It also promotes digestive health by feeding the beneficial bacteria in the digestive system (7, 8).

When mixed with water, the mucilage gums in flaxseeds become very thick. This, combined with the insoluble fiber content, makes flaxseeds a natural laxative.

Consuming flaxseeds can help promote regularity, prevent constipation and reduce the risk of diabetes

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Recipe 1: Strawberry Tropical Smoothie

The recipe comes from JessicaInTheKitchen and her recipe is gluten-free as well as vegan. She says …

When brainstorming a great smoothie idea, I mentioned strawberries to the Mr. after realising we had two giant bags in the freezer and he immediately jumped at the strawberry + pineapple + coconut combination. Sweet, tangy, tropical…it’s the perfect combo indeed. These are ingredients I always have in the house anyway, and it seemed like the perfect idea to combine them together. What you get is a creamy, smooth and downright divine smoothie in of course only a few minutes. It’s perfect for starting your day with your own mini party, right there in your kitchen.

Serves 2-3

All calorie calculations are an estimate. Calorie-content varies according to product and accuracy of measurement. Check the info on your packaging if you require exact numbers for what you eat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups / 290 g Strawberries, whole, frozen
• 2 cups / 330 g Pineapple, cubed, frozen
• 1 cup Coconut Milk, full fat or light
• Water, if you wish to adjust the thickness to your preference

Blend until smooth and enjoy.

Calories when made with Full Fat Coconut Milk:

Serves 3; approx 405 cals each
Serves 2; approx 270 cals each

Calories when made with Light Coconut Milk:

Serves 3; approx 192 cals each
Serves 2; approx 289 cals each

NOTES:

To Increase Sweetness:
1-3 tsps Honey (21 cals/tsp) or Maple Syrup (18 cals/tsp), if required
OR 4 small Dates (80 cals)

To Garnish:
1-2 large pinch(es) unsweetened shredded Coconut (18 cals / Tbs)

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Recipe 2: Strawberry Tropical Meal Replacement Smoothie

Serves 3-4

All calorie calculations are an estimate. Calorie-content varies according to product and accuracy of measurement. Check the info on your packaging if you require exact numbers for what you eat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups / 290 g Strawberries, whole, frozen
• 2 cups / 330 g Pineapple, cubed, frozen if you want a thicker smoothie
• 1 cup Coconut Milk, full fat or light
• 1/2 cup Oats
• 4 small Dates
• 2 T ground Flaxseeds
• 2 cups Water
  OR Water and Ice cubes

Blend until smooth and enjoy.

If you prefer a sweeter smoothie see notes on previous page.

Calories when made with Full Fat Coconut Milk:

Serves 4; approx 290 cals each
Serves 3; approx 385 cals each
Serves 2; approx 575 cals each

Calories when made with Light Coconut Milk:

Serves 4; approx 230 cals each
Serves 3; approx 305 cals each
Serves 2; approx 460 cals each

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Source: JessicaInTheKitchen; Healthline

Photo: JessicaInTheKitchen

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