Strawberry Orange Basil Smoothie
Prep Time
minutes
Cook Time
minutes
Total Time
minutes
Serving
size
Strawberries, fresh basil and orange juice concentrate add flavor to tart and tangy kefir. If you like your smoothies tangy, skip the optional sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat plain kefir
- 1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries
- 5 to 6 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
Preparation
1. In blender container combine kefir, strawberries, basil, orange juice concentrate, and sugar (if desired). Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into 14- to 16-ounce glass. Garnish with fresh basil leaves (if desired). Serve immediately.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups; 1 serving; (1 serving = 1 1/2 cups)




