Here is another Smoothie idea. It is delicious and refreshing! Perfect for those hot summer days.
It is the season for strawberries! I just ordered a ton of strawberries from a friend who gets them from a local organic farmer and they are delicious!
Strawberries are awesome because they are packed with nutrients. It is considered a “super fruit” and it is a great source of vitamin C and helps boost immunity. The antioxidants in strawberries help fight cancer, promote eye health, fight bad cholesterol, regulates blood pressure, increases elasticity in skin, and much more.
Click here to read the article on strawberries.
Serves 1 to 2
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1/4 of a large cucumber (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 cup of ice
- 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds
- 6 pitted medjool dates
Directions:
Blend all ingredients in your vitamix/blender. Serve and enjoy!
This looks refreshing and perfect for summer. I have been adding cucumber to my smoothie too, but I haven’t tried them with strawberries…can’t wait to give this a whirl.
oh that sounds so delicious and refreshing! i love strawberries at this time of year! thanks for sharing!
You are welcome!
This post came at a perfect time! I just went strawberry picking and came home with a little over 15 pounds – I see may of these smoothies in my near future!