Today I was looking for a creamy smoothie with a different flavor profile from the norm. I have a basil plant that is holding on for dear life by the front window, begging for sunlight in the middle of winter and unfortunately too close to the window to stay warm on these sub-zero days. With the 5-6 living leaves that remain I wanted to make something to recall the days of summer when fresh herbs are robust.
To add creamy smoothness the combination of banana and coconut milk (from a can) are pretty great. The coconut milk gives more thickness to the smoothie than almond milk or regular milk, and the coconut flavor in the finished product is perfect. Of course this was blended in the Vitamix for optimal consistency.
Ingredients:
1 Ripe Banana
1 cup of Red or Green Kale
5-6 large frozen Strawberries
5 small Fresh Basil Leaves
1/3 cup of lite Coconut Milk, canned.
Directions:
Add ingredients to Vitamix blender in order provided and blend on high for 45 seconds. Add more or less coconut milk as needed for desired consistency. I didn’t put any ice in this as the frozen berries give a cool icy quality, but you can add ice if you like.
Stay healthy and Enjoy!
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Can’t wait to try this! On a green smoothie for breakfast kick
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