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Strawberry Sesame Milkshake

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min

This is a very unusual combination of fruit and tahini. Because the strawberries are roasted and mixed with balsamic, their flavor is very pronounced. It makes a delicious afternoon pick-me-up snack or even a dessert on a hot day.

Makes

3 servings

Serving size

⅓ of recipe

Ingredients

1 pound strawberries, halved

2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

½ small (50 grams) banana, frozen

½ cup coconut milk

2 tablespoons tahini

1 cup ice cubes

½ tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

 

Special Equipment:

Blender

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss strawberries with balsamic glaze in a bowl.
  3. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  4. Roast 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Turn over strawberries and roast for an additional 10 minutes or until they are softened. Cool.
  5. Combine strawberries (save 3 for garnish), banana, coconut milk, tahini, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  6. Pour smoothies into three glasses. Top with dried strawberry and toasted sesame seeds.

Cooking Tip

You can roast the strawberries in advance, they will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator overnight.

Recipe Contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 3 servings  Serving size: ⅓ of recipe

Calories

143

Fat

7 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Trans Fat

<1 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Carbohydrates

20 g

Sugar

11 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

3 g

Sodium

16 mg

Calcium

87 mg

Phosphorus

121 mg

Potassium

358 mg