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Strawberry & Lentil Smoothie

Red split lentils make this delicious vegetarian strawberry smoothie a refreshing meal in a cup!
Pulses Lentils
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2.3333333333 cups

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.25 cups (290 mL) Calories: 281 Total Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Carbohydrate: 45 g Fibre: 5 g Sugars: 25 g Protein: 10 g Cholesterol: 1 mg Sodium: 32 mg Potassium: 288 mg Iron: 1.5 mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 banana cut & frozen
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen peaches
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooked red split lentils see tips
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) hemp hearts
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) light, unsweetened coconut milk

Directions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

tips

  • For 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooked red split lentils:
  • Rinse & drain 2 Tbsp (30 mL) dry red split lentils.
  • Combine lentils and 1/2 cup (125 mL) water in a medium size pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until lentils are a little mushy.
  • Drain any excess water.
  • Cook up a batch of lentils to use throughout the week! Cook 1 cup (250 mL) dry red split lentils in 3 cups (750 mL) boiling water for 5 minutes or until mushy. Drain excess water and rinse. Use 1/4 cup (60 mL) in your smoothie and refrigerate the rest of the cooked lentils for up to one week. Add to soups, casseroles, smoothies, spaghetti sauce or baked goods! Check out our Baking with Pulses recipe booklet for more ideas.

So good.