Strawberry Milk and Walnut Smoothie
Ingredients
WALNUT BUTTER (makes ½ cup)
- 1 cup California walnuts, toasted
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
STRAWBERRY MILK AND WALNUT SMOOTHIE
- 1 cup frozen strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon plus one teaspoon walnut butter (see recipe above)
- 1-1/4 cup whole milk
PREPARATION
WALNUT BUTTER
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil to the mixture until it reaches the consistency of peanut butter.
- Note: This recipe makes 1/2 cup of walnut butter. Use the extra walnut butter on toast, in oatmeal, and anywhere you’d typically use nut butter.
STRAWBERRY MILK AND WALNUT SMOOTHIE
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Divide among glasses and drink immediately.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 220 cal
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Total Sugars: 16 g
- Added Sugars: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Vitamin D: 2 mcg
- Calcium: 195 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 485 mg