A handful of fresh basil turns an ordinary berry smoothie into something you would order twice. The herb lifts the strawberries and blueberries without shouting over them - and it blends up in a couple of minutes.
Quick answer: Strawberries, blueberries and fresh basil blended with almond milk and ice. One blender, four steps.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ cup ice cubes
Fresh basil a step from the chopping board — the Smart Grow Box grows leafy greens and herbs on your kitchen bench, with the built-in water tank and full-spectrum LED doing the daily work. You supply the seeds.
Grow your own basil →Personally tested at home on the Sunshine Coast before listing.
Method
- Blend the ingredients: Add strawberries, blueberries, basil leaves, almond milk, honey, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth: Process on high speed until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Adjust to taste: If needed, add more honey for sweetness or more ice for thickness.
- Serve & enjoy: Pour into a glass, garnish with extra basil leaves, and enjoy fresh.
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Join the newsletter →Grow the basil yourself
Basil is one of the most rewarding herbs to keep on the bench, and homegrown strawberries are hard to beat in the glass. See the basil growing guide and the strawberry growing guide, or start both in the Smart Grow Box.
