Strawberry and Almond Smoothie

Strawberry and Almond Smoothie
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
2 minutes
Rating
5(143)
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This smoothie is a meal in itself — yet avoids the protein additives and brewer’s yeast popular in the world of bodybuilding. This recipe uses almond powder and requires ripe, sweet strawberries. (Frozen strawberries will work fine.) Substitute other kinds of nuts or nut flour, or other kinds of fruit, at your discretion.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 serving
  • 1heaped cup (7 ounces / 200 grams) quartered hulled strawberries
  • 1tablespoon almond powder (also known as almond flour) or finely ground almonds (6½ grams)
  • 1drop almond extract
  • ½ripe banana
  • 1cup buttermilk
  • 1teaspoon honey
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

272 calories; 7 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 36 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 366 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all of the ingredients in a blender, with ice cubes if desired, and blend at high speed until smooth.

Tip
  • Advance preparation: This is best when drunk right away.

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Delicious!! I did 1 heaping cup of raspberries and used almond milk instead of buttermilk. I also added a teaspoon of chia seeds. It was still super yummy!

242 calories; 47 g, carb. Try with yogurt (no buttermilk, no honey)

I did not have any honey or almond extract, but it was just fine without.

242 calories; 47 g, carb. Try with yogurt (no buttermilk, no honey)

definitely a crisp smoothie

Delicious!! I did 1 heaping cup of raspberries and used almond milk instead of buttermilk. I also added a teaspoon of chia seeds. It was still super yummy!

I shoukd have added a protein booster of chia or flax seeds--I usually do. Thank you for the reminder and suggestion!

I have made this smoothie as directed but I also have switched up the nuts, using either ground pecans or ground walnuts. The buttermilk gives it a wonderful texture and also a sharper taste than regular milk, but I personally cut down the buttermilk to a half a cup and make up the rest of the liquid with ice cubes. The smoothie makes a great breakfast and also a great substitute for any meal. It is filling and satisfying. If you can, use organic berries!

I did not have strawberries, but I did have raspberries. Also, no buttermilk, but I have fat free skim milk. Grounded almonds and did not use honey. The result was heaven. Not your recipe entirely, however, my doctor suggested protein to start the day and the combination of nuts and fruit and dairy seems right. It sure beats store bought protein drinks. It would not have been my choice. Thank you.

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