Chunky Smoothie

We're still forging ahead with healthy smoothies from my new blender.  Today:  Strawberry-Almond Smoothie adapted from Nourishingmeals.com.   It reminds me of an Almond Energy Blast we made years ago, which would also be great with strawberries.


And today, I bought kale so that I can finally try a green smoothie!  More on that when it happens.


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Strawberry-Almond Smoothie

1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight

1 1/2 to 2 cups water 

2 to 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries

1 tablespoon raw honey (we used closer to 2+)

1 whole vanilla bean (we didn't use this)

Place the almonds and water into a high-powered blender. Add water and blend until very smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds. Then add the berries, vanilla bean, and honey, blend again until smooth. Serve immediately. Source:www.NourishingMeals.com

Almond Energy Blast

1 cup low-fat low-sugar vanilla soymilk
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
6 ounces firm silken tofu
1/4 cup dry-roasted almonds

Blend.