Strawberry & Lentil Smoothie

Cooked red split lentils make this delicious strawberry smoothie into a refreshing and sweet meal in a cup. Enjoy as a smoothie, or freeze into snackable pops!

Course Beverage

Key Ingredient Lentils

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cups (625 mL)

Calories 281

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 notes)
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

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

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!

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