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Blueberry Strawberry Spiced Cooler/Smoothie
Blueberry Strawberry Spiced Cooler/Smoothie. Refreshing and delicious, vegan recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
3
-4 servings
Calories:
55 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 7-8 strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 3-4 basil or 8-9 mint leaves, leaves, or to taste
- 2-3 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar or no sweetener for a mildly sweet smoothie, or jaggery or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon rock salt (kala namak or 1 Tablespoon lemon juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon I usually use cumin, which goes very well with sour fruits, powder
Instructions
- In a deep pan, add the strawberries and blueberries, mint or basil leaves, salt, sugar, rock salt or lemon juice, cinnamon powder, and water enough to cover the fruit.
- Boil for 10 minutes or till fruits soften.
- Blend the mixture when cool and adjust salt, sugar and rock salt(rock salt adds a sour flavor).
- Add more or less water according to preference. Keep it thick and smoothie like for a filling breakfast or add more water for a light drink.
- Serve chilled topped with fresh mint leaves! Or add a splash of your favorite liquor in the evening!
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Notes
- Nutritional value is based on 1 serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
55kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
61mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
18.9mg
(21%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 -4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 18.9mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.