Strawberries N’ Cream Smoothie

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons and Safeway. All opinions are 100% my own.

The best way to celebrate the end of the summer, in my opinion, is to soak up the last rays of sunshine and warm weather with a creamy and rich smoothie using late summer fruit. Strawberries are forever my favorite to use in smoothies, and when you combine them with thick Greek yogurt and bananas the result is amazing.

I love using yogurt in smoothies for added protein without having to use protein powder. By doing so you are reserving the full flavor of the fruit without overwhelming it with flavored powders.

When eating smoothies for breakfast, it is also important that it substitutes a filling meal so that it keeps me energized until lunch.  To do so, I always add a fat and a fiber to my smoothie as well.  For this recipe, I am adding chia seeds (fiber) and creamy cashew butter (healthy fats).

I am so happy I discovered Open Nature® products from, Albertsons and Safeway especially the Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt and Creamy Cashew Butter. They make the perfect addition to any smoothie to keep you full and satisfied for hours.

I personally love using O Organics® Unsweetened Almond Milk as a base as it provides a smooth flavor and compliments the fruit without being overwhelming.

This smoothie has been on high rotation at my apartment, and I have been loving making double the serving to have the second as a snack in the afternoon. Especially on busy days, knowing that I have a healthy snack in my fridge is so helpful.

If you want to make this delicious smoothie, here is how you can do it!

Ingredients

1 container of Open Nature Greek Yogurt Plain Nonfat

1 tbsp. of Open Nature Creamy Cashew Butter

1.5 Cups of O Organics Original Unsweetened Almond Milk

1 peeled, ripe and frozen banana

1.5 cups of frozen strawberries

1 tbsp. chia seeds

Method

Add all ingredients above into a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth. Pour into two glasses, top with fresh strawberries. Enjoy with someone you love or store the second smoothie in a mason jar in your fridge for later.

 If you are eating more plant-based or gluten-free for health reasons, your local Safeway and Albertsons stores have thousands of products to choose from. I especially love O Organics products because they are USDA Certified Organic and I can find all my favorites at affordable prices, and Open Nature products with simple ingredients and great quality. In the San Francisco area Open Nature and O Organics products are available exclusively at Albertsons and Safeway.

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