Refreshing Strawberry Basil Smoothie

Blend up a vibrant twist on your classic smoothie with the refreshing blend of sweet strawberries and aromatic basil! This delicious and Refreshing Strawberry Basil Smoothie is packed with protein, veggies, and healthy fats to keep you full for hours.

A Twist On a Classic!

Let’s put a twist on a classic smoothie flavor and add the slightly minty and peppery notes of basil to kick it up a notch! The juicy strawberries go perfectly with the sweet and savory flavors of basil. Add in some extras like cauliflower rice (you can’t taste it!) for added fiber, and flax seeds for healthy fats and you have yourself the perfect combination for a healthy and filling breakfast or snack.

This flavor combination is inspired by the popular combo of strawberries and basil in drinks like strawberry basil lemonade, so I thought it would be great in a smoothie too! I don’t know about you, but I can get bored with the same smoothies all the time, so adding herbs really changes it up and keeps things more exciting.

Health Benefits of Fruit & Veggie-Packed Smoothies

• FIBER – Loading your smoothies with a variety of different fruits and veggies gives you many different types of fiber, which is great for digestion. Our digestions affects SO many others systems in our bodies, so this is crucial for overall health.
• ANTIOXIDANTS & OTHER NUTRIENTS – We need the array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that fruits and vegetables can give us.
• BALANCED MEAL OR SNACK – By adding in healthy fats and a protein source, this will help keep us full for longer and snack less in between meals.

Variations & Add-Ins

• PROTEIN – You can use any type of protein you want, one of my favorites for this one is the Sprout Living Vanilla. It is delicious and I love the texture! Use code CANDACE20 for a discount.
• NUTS & SEEDS – You can mix it up with the types of nuts and seeds you use. My favorites are always ground flax seeds and hemp seeds, but cashews or walnuts also work well!
• YOGURT – You can add a big spoonful of yogurt if you want an added protein boost.
• MILK – Any type of milk works in this recipe, my go-to is almond milk or soy milk.
• VEGGIES – If you don’t have frozen cauliflower rice on hand, then frozen zucchini works well too! It makes it creamy and adds fiber, but you can’t taste it at all. Just use a high powered blender like a Vitamix to make sure you get it nice and smooth.

Serving Suggestions

• BREAKFAST – Serve it up with gluten-free toast or this Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal.
• SNACK – Serve it alongside these Cranberry Coconut Protein Bites for a mid-day snack!
• You can use less liquid in the smoothie and make it into a smoothie bowl, then top it with Toasted Stovetop Granola for dessert vibes.

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