Recipe for the week of April 8 - 14, 2024

Strawberry Milk - Agua de Fresa Cremosa

Check out this easy and super yummy vegan recipe from fuelednaturally.net

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 cups strawberries (divided)

  • 7 cups filtered water (divided)

  • 1 cup raw cashews

  • 1/3 cup sweetener of choice (I used date sugar but you can use cane sugar)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Good Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place 1 cup of cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for at least 10 minutes.

  2. Add 4 cups whole strawberries (with the stems removed) into a blender along with 3 cups filtered water and blend until smooth.

  3. Place a mesh strainer on the opening of a large jar or pitcher then pour the strawberry mixture through.

  4. Remove the stems from the remaining 1 cup strawberries then dice small.

  5. Strain the cashews, add to a blender along with 4 cups filtered water, sweetener, vanilla, salt and blend in high for 1 minute or until completely smooth.

  6. Add a couple cups of ice to the large jar or pitcher of the strawberry mixture. Then add the chopped strawberries, then pour in the cashew milk. Mix and taste. Add more sweetener to your liking and enjoy!

Jim Tinsky