Luscious red plums, almonds and a splash of balsamic vinegar; add some whey left over from making greek yogurt, and you have one tasty, healthy smoothie.
I love to make yogurt; have done for years. It tastes much sweeter when it is fresh and has not been sitting on a shelf somewhere for a week before I get it. From time to time I’ll strain it to make Greek yogurt, or strain it for even longer and make soft cheese. I often go through phases of doing this, so I end up with loads of whey building up in the refrigerator.
I usually use the whey in pancakes and biscuits/scones as it gives a lovely light texture to them. However, I’ve been on this healthy-eating plan for several months now and not had the excuse to make pancakes and scones. So what can I do with all this whey I’ve got?
I came across a delicious-sounding recipe for plum, balsamic and whey sorbet from Cheryl Sternman Rule at TeamYogurt, and thought it would make a great base for a smoothie. Although Cheryl is speaking of her sorbet recipe, the same tips apply when she says …
To achieve this vibrant color, look for plums with dark skins and deep red flesh. If you regularly make homemade yogurt and save the whey, this is a spectacular way (homophone alert) to use it.
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Recipe: Plum Almond Balsamic Whey Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 2-4 large dark-fleshed Plums, pitted and rough-chopped
- 1 Banana
- 2 tbsp Almonds, ground
- 1/2 – 1 cup Whey, or use Yogurt or Buttermilk if you have no fresh whey
- 1-2 tsps Balsamic Vinegar, start with a splash or 1 tsp and add more to taste
- Pinch Salt
- 1 cup Water or Milk, adjust for your preferred consistency
- Ice cubes
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Inspiration: TeamYogurt
Photo: DrinkMeHealthy
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