Strawberry Smoothie - A Low Calorie Summer Cooler

You know being rich in antioxidants and low in calories, Strawberry is considered as the best antidote for aging and that is the reason why there are many creams, moisturizers and skin care products have it as one of the important ingredients. I never knew this until today. So women, who want to be young forever start having strawberries more and more. And this the season from April to July to have abundant of fresh strawberries.

Do not wait, try out this easy smoothie recipe, one of the ways to have strawberries. If you are using frozen strawberries, then prefer adding sugar or honey or any other sweetener. To enjoy the taste of strawberry, don't blend them too much. When I am telling you about strawberries, then I will give one more tip. While buying, take only the reddest ones ie those which are fully ripe. And for storing for a few days, place them in a bowl with a plastic covering on top.




Ingredients

6-7 large strawberries
1-2 cup of milk or yogurt
2 scoops of vanilla or strawberry ice cream
sugar (optional)

Method

* Blend strawberries in a blender till they form a smooth paste. If you want, then you can add sugar to sweeten your smoothie.
* Add milk or yogurt. Again blend or shake a little, until everything mixes.
* Serve in chilled glasses.
* If you want, you can add vanilla or strawberry ice cream on top.


Strawberries are rich in various nutrients, with vitamin C heading. They also contain significant levels of phyto nutrients and antioxidants,vitamin K and manganese, as well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.




Layered Strawberry Dessert on Foodista

0 comments:

Related Posts with Thumbnails
 

Followers

Cooking Pleasures Copyright © 2009 Blogger Template Designed by Bie Blogger Template