Summer fun catching up with you?
Even though we’re a month away from our next group Conscious Cleanse (sign up here to be notified when registration opens), it feels good to hit the reset button from time to time, especially during summer when there are just so many fun trips, activities, and gatherings to enjoy!
Usually when we’re feeling off balance, we’ll do a mini-cleanse, consuming just green smoothies for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, followed by a big salad like the First Harvest Salad with Green Garden Dressing for an early dinner.
One of our new summertime favorites is this Strawberry Basil Smoothie. If you’ve never paired strawberries and basil in a recipe, then you’re in for a real treat today!
This bright smoothie will give your immune system a big boost with all its vitamin C rich ingredients, leaving you feeling like a new person!
Please take note, this recipe falls into our 80:20 category because of the strawberries.
Which begs the question: Why do we eliminate strawberries during the cleanse?
The answer? Strawberries are a common allergen! A sensitivity to strawberries might appear as stomach distress, skin issues, breathing trouble, and hay fever like symptoms (cough, runny nose, red itchy eyes).
If you’re cleansing, pop your fresh strawberries into the freezer and save them for after the cleanse. They’ll be perfect for this recipe.
Get the recipe below and share your pictures with us on Instagram using #consciouscleanse and tag us @consciouscleanse.
With love and green smoothies,
Strawberry Basil Smoothie
Yield: 1 Quart
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 6-8 ice cubes
- 1 cup strawberries, leaves intact
- 1 banana
- 15 fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 medium beet, peeled
- 2 TB. chia seeds
Instructions:
In a high speed blender combine almond milk, ice, strawberries, banana, basil, spinach, beet, and chia seeds and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
