Basil in a sweet smoothie sounds unusual, but a few leaves give ripe banana a fresh, slightly peppery perfume. Spinach and lamb's lettuce make the glass bright green.
1
banana
15 g
baby spinach
15 g
lamb's lettuce
3 leaves
basil
5 oz
water
Garnish: Basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and sweet with a fresh, herbal basil note and a clean green finish.
Basil is best known from Italian cooking, but its sweet, aniseed-like aroma also works well with fruit, especially with banana and strawberries. In this green smoothie two mild leafy greens, baby spinach and lamb's lettuce, supply colour without bitterness, and the banana provides all the sweetness and creaminess.
It is a simple, fully plant-based smoothie with a little more character than the usual spinach and banana blend. It suits breakfast or a light snack.
Yes, a few leaves add a fresh, slightly peppery perfume without tasting like pesto.
Yes, it contains only fruit, leaves and water.
No, dried basil tastes dusty in a smoothie. Use fresh leaves or leave it out.
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