My Pink Valentine's Day Smoothie.
It wasn't intentional. I just happened to stumble upon a market sale of decently priced and perfectly ripe strawberries. And they actually tasted like strawberries! Here in Ohio, in February, that is quite a find.
Then I went home and put them in my morning shake. The bright pink color screamed Valentine's Day in a mug!
It was gorgeous and tasted just as heavenly. Annnnd it's a decently healthy choice to jump-start your mornings. Annnd I had one every.single.day. last week.
But now I'm out of strawberries. Yes, I'm all too aware I probably won't find that strawberry bargain again until strawberry season actually hits. Frozen strawberries will work, too, in this satisfying pink shake. YUM-O.
It's the perfect pink beverage to kick off that pink holiday coming up....
Strawberry-PB2 Butter Protein Smoothie
*adapted from my Berry Elvis Protein Smoothie
Serves 1 or 2 (if you feel like sharing)
1 6-oz container blueberry coconut milk yogurt
about 1 cup water or 1 c unsweetened almond milk
1/2 - 1 scoop soy vanilla protein powder
1 - 1 1/2 T PB2
1 T chia seeds
5-6 fresh large strawberries (or frozen!)
Pinch of xanthan gum (optional ---> used to thicken smoothie)
3-5 ice cubes, depending on the texture you like
2-3 T of dark chocolate berry granola (I found this one at Aldi...this is completely optional and I added it in on my last day of the smoothie. It's a nice way to make this breakfast smoothie a little more decadent on Valentine's Day.)
*if using frozen strawberries, I wouldn't add the ice.
Toss all of the ingredients in a blender (add the ice last!) and mix until desired consistency is reached. Enjoy! Or split it with your love for a Valentine's Day treat...if he's into smoothies. Mr. B is not. I may be a little too excited I don't have to share.
And a shout out to my Mama....it's her birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday, Mama! xoxo
With Love and God Bless,
Brindi
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