Write a commentThis week we it’s all about locally grown foods and I figured what better to showcase than our local strawberries!
I have to say, strawberries are probably one of my favorite fruits aside from blueberries and over the last year, I have made a handful of strawberries recipes made with juicy, local grown strawberries around the corner from my house.
Not only are strawberries in season here but I also happen to live right around the corner from one of the best and sweetest strawberries fields/stands in the area.
This past week, Ferlito’s Berry Patch announced that their strawberries were ripe and ready, officially opening up their stand for business. If you live locally then you know just how delicious and sweet Ferlito’s strawberries are, really nothing compares.
Unfortunately time hasn’t allowed me to stop by their stand just yet BUT I did have some of their incredible strawberries stored in the freezer – which obviously called for a celebratory smoothie!
Since I’ve already made a Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie before, I had to get a little creative so I came up with a Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie.
This smoothie is deliciously dairy free and the perfect way to refuel after a hot summertime run!
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie
Ingredients:
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1.5 cups cashew milk
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1 large handful of frozen strawberries
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1.5 tbsp cashew butter
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder, I used ProAlpha Vanilla {affiliate link}
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1 tbsp ground flax seed
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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fresh sliced strawberry to garnish
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coconut whipped cream (optional)
Directions:
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Combine and blend everything in blender and pour into fancy glass!
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Garnish with sliced strawberry, top with coconut whip cream if you please (I didn’t have any on hand) and enjoy! :)
Want more strawberry inspired recipes? Here are a few more of my favorites:
Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bake
Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait
