Strawberry Smoothie

Cream doesn't have to be so high in calories and i found an alternative . It's nothing but single cream  made out of buttermilk and vegetable oils. Made a smoothie with it and it's tastes exactly like the rich cream.The packaging says 150 Kcal per 100 ml compared to the extra thick double cream which contains 140 Kcal per 30 ml.

Ingredients:
Strawberries - 1/2 a bowl
Single cream - 100 ml
Sugar - 1/2 cup

Blend all the ingredients using a blenderuntil you get a creamy texture.

Despite adding the cream we had this smoothie guilt-free.

Strawberry Milkshake

When i was busy preserving strawberries, my hubby sneaked-in to the kitchen and asked for his favourite milkshake. As i busy trying too many strawberry recipes, i totally forgot this simple yet delicious milkshake. Home grown strawberries tastes best in the form of milkshake.

Ingredients:
Strawberries - a handfull(hulled and washed)
Whole milk - 3/4 pint
Sugar - 1 tbsp

Preparation Method:

In a blender add the strawberries, milk , sugar and blend until smooth.

Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie(Dairy Free)

After a long time we had  a record breaking hot summer day in England. Watermelon is a summer super cooler but combining the goodness of strawberries turns it into a filling healthy smoothie. This is a new addition to my dairy free , sugar free smoothie series

Ingredients:

Watermelon - 1/8 if it's big or a quarter if it's a small melon
Strawberries - a dozen

Pre-Requisites:
    Wash and hull the strawberries, slice the watermelon into small chunks

Preparation Method:

Watermelon has the highest water content out of all the fruits and hence blend the strawberries and chunks of watermelon without adding water.I measured it and it was nearly a pint. Gulped down this nurtient packed smoothie and didn't feel thirsty on the hot summer day.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie(Dairy Free)

Blueberry is full of antioxidants and should be consumed atleast once in a week.Usually it's made using yogurt but i wanted to make it with the whole goodness of the fruit.

Ingredients:
Banana Medium Sized - 1
Blueberry(fresh) - 100 gms
Ice Cubes - 4 or water - 1/4 cup
Sugar - 1/4 cup(optional)

Blend Blueberries and banana by adding ice cubes or water. Ice cubes or water is a must otherwise it will turn out to be in a jelly-like consistency .I made it sugar-free and dairy free but these can be added according to your preference.

Sending this entry to Tinned Tomatoes -'No Croutons Required' and Kick at the Pantry Door -Feel Good Food Challenge