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A healthy strawberry Shortcake Smoothie next to spilled raw cashews and a bowl of strawberries.

Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Smoothie (without milk)

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
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This delicious and healthy Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Smoothie requires no milk, yogurt or banana! With just a handful of simple, whole-food ingredients, it whips up in a cinch and will tantalize your tastebuds with a creamy, dairy-free blend of strawberry, cashews and vanilla.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Dietary DF, Oil Free, Soy Free
Season(s) Spring, Summer
Difficulty Easy
Yield 1 Pint

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring Utensils

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (*See Notes if Using Frozen)
  • ⅓ cup Raw Cashews (Soaked)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3 - 4 Ice Cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • For the smoothest, creamiest results and improved digestibility, soak the raw cashews overnight. 
    To soak them overnight, make sure they are fully submerged in filtered water with about an inch of room to expand. Optionally, you can add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to further improve digestibility. Seal the container and store it in the fridge overnight.
    You can also do a quick soak by soaking the cashews in warm water for at least 10 minutes. You can also add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to improve digestibility.
    Once the cashews are soft, strain out the soaking water and rinse them well.
  • Add the water, strawberries, pure vanilla extract, pure maple syrup and soaked cashews to a blender.
  • Once all the ingredients are added, blend until smooth. If the cashews are soaked and softened, it shouldn't take more than 15 - 30 seconds to achieve a nice, creamy consistency.
    This Strawberry Smoothie is best served fresh. It will keep for 8 - 12 hours in the fridge. However, it is best consumed right away.

Notes

Use frozen strawberries and omit the ice for a colder smoothie. You can add an extra ¼ cup of water if your smoothie becomes too thick.
Nutritional boosters can be added, such as beetroot powder, pitaya powder, hemp hearts, grass-fed collagen powder or a fruit-based collagen booster.
Vanilla powder can be used as a substitute for the vanilla extract.
Use soaked cashews for the creamiest results.
Use organic strawberries and cashews to avoid harmful pesticides and herbicides.
 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1pint | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
Total Servings : 1 pint
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