Strawberries and banana are the classic pair, and a little lamb's lettuce slips in almost unnoticed. The colour stays a rosy brown red, the taste clearly of berries.
100 g
strawberries hulled
1
banana
15 g
lamb's lettuce
1 tbsp
chia seeds
6¾ oz
water
Garnish: Strawberry · Ice: Served up, no ice
Strawberry Smoothie with Lamb's Lettuce and Chia
Fruity and sweet, with ripe strawberry up front and a mild, slightly nutty note from the lamb's lettuce.
Lamb's lettuce is among the mildest leafy greens, with a soft, slightly nutty taste, which makes it ideal for people who want a green smoothie that does not taste green. Strawberries bring fresh acidity and aroma, and they are a good source of vitamin C. Banana adds sweetness and body.
Chia seeds thicken the smoothie a little as it stands. It is a good summer breakfast, especially when strawberries are in season and full of flavour.
Yes, they make the smoothie colder and thicker; you may need a splash more water.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Yes, in a closed jar in the fridge. Stir well, as the chia thickens it overnight.
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