Strawberry Limemade Layered Smoothie ( Vegan )( FOOD PHOTO SHOOT )

gringalicious (78)in #food • 7 years ago (edited)

So, I can think of more than one occasion that I’ve mentally scolded myself for being so boring and unimaginative as to talk about the weather in a blog post. Well, I’m breaking my own rules right now because last week was really hot you guys!

This week has been pretty mild but it's dry in the area so yesterday was showing signs of forest fires. The sky was clouded with a heavy layer of grey and I heard that it's coming from some pretty bad fires across the border in Canada.

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The climate is really very mild almost all year long here, but on the few days of the year that the sun gets its way and there are no clouds to obstruct its path, it can get really hot. That's why I was thinking, smoothie time!

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I’ve probably mentioned way too many times that my little brother is obsessed with smoothies, but he is. He would be thrilled if I made him a smoothie everyday, and I try to make them as often as possible since it’s the easiest way to get him to eat (or drink) some nutrition. I think if he was allowed he’d be trying to live on a diet of chili cheese Doritos and Sprite. Oh, that kid….

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Okay, now about this smoothie, it’s only a few simple ingredients, but I wanted to add a little extra fun and make it two toned. However, if you’re not feeling fancy or you’re just in a hurry, you can totally just throw everything in the blender and go. But come on, isn’t the contrast of colors more fun? At least, I think it is and the boys thought it was cool too.

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As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.

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vikbuddy (60) 7 years ago (edited)

This is very Cool and healthy . A great drink for summers. I will try this. Plz Share the Recipe .

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gringalicious (78) 7 years ago

Of course @vikbuddy!!!

Ingredients

Base:
2 packed cups fresh spinach
juice from 3 medium limes (about 1/3 cup)
2 heaping cups frozen strawberries
1/4 cup honey (or agave nectar for vegan)
1 1/4 cups water or coconut water
Green:
1 packed cup fresh spinach
1 medium avocado, pit and skin removed
juice and zest from 1 lime
1 tablespoon more honey or agave
Red:
2 heaping cups frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon more honey or agave

Instructions

Combine the ingredients for the base in a blender or food processor and blend until very smooth. Divide the base blend in half (it should be about 4 cups, so 2 cups and 2 cups) leaving one half in blender. Add the ingredients for the green half to blender and blend until smooth. Pour it all out into tall glass cups or jars to fill halfway (use a funnel if needed).
Add the other half of base plus the ingredients for red half into the blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses on top of green mix and serve immediately.