Quinoa is a complete protein, making it a great addition to the this refreshing strawberry smoothie.
Chef's notes
This recipe will not work the same if you use a regular powered blender. A high-powered blender is needed to create a smooth and silky texture.
Steps
1
Making the Smoothie
Ingredients
1/2 cup cooked plain quinoa
1 cup strawberries (preferably fresh)
1 cup coconut or almond milk
1/2 to 1 cup ice cubes
2 tsp sweetener* (if needed)
pinch of sea salt
To prepare the smoothie, place everything into a high-powered blender and blend until very smooth. If you are using frozen strawberries, you may need to add a bit more liquid.
*Note: Depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, you may want to add 1 or 2 dates or another sweetener, such as agave.
If you are using frozen strawberries, you may need to add a bit more liquid.
