February 27, 2017
Love Strawberries? 3 Healthy Recipes Worth Trying Tonight!
What's not to love about strawberries? They are bright, colorful, sweet and healthy! Delicious on their own or when added to your favorite smoothie, meal, or snack, strawberries are a near perfect fruit.
Packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and flavor, strawberries are one of the most popular fruits on the planet with the average person consuming 3.5 pounds per year! But despite their popularity, there are lots of things about strawberries people don't know! Like did you know that strawberries aren't actually a berry? Mind blowing, right? Check out this graphic for some interesting strawberry related tidbits:
Now that you have all the fun facts about strawberries, it's time to show them a little love by whipping up one of these healthy recipes!
When you're rushing around in the morning and don't think you have time for a healthy breakfast, think again! This protein-packed shake will leave you feeling full and satisfied well into lunchtime!
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Strawberry Shake
Ingredients:- 6 large strawberries
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4-5 ice cubes
Summery Strawberry Basil Bruschetta
Ingredients:- one loaf of French bread, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
- 1 cup of grape tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil, minced
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint, minced
- 3 tablespoons of red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Fruit & Walnut Spinach Salad
Ingredients:- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 Camembert cheese