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Blueberry Strawberry Spiced Cooler/Smoothie! Vegan

Blueberry Strawberry Spiced Cooler/Smoothie. Refreshing and delicious, vegan recipe. What do you do when you get organic fruits and 2…

Blueberry Strawberry Spiced Cooler/Smoothie. Refreshing and delicious, vegan recipe. Jump to Recipe

What do you do when you get organic fruits and 2 days later they start to go bad? Well, I make a cooked cooler/smoothie out of it.

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Blueberry Strawberry Spiced Cooler/Smoothie

Blueberry Strawberry Spiced Cooler/Smoothie. Refreshing and delicious, vegan recipe.

7-8 strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
3-4 basil leaves or to taste (or 8-9 mint leaves)
2-3 cups of water
2 tablespoons raw sugar or jaggery or sweetener of choice (or no sweetener for a mildly sweet smoothie)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rock salt ((kala namak or 1 Tablespoon lemon juice))
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder ((I usually use cumin, which goes very well with sour fruits))

1
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.
2
Boil for 10 minutes or till fruits soften.
3
Blend the mixture when cool and adjust salt, sugar and rock salt(rock salt adds a sour flavor).
4
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.
5
Serve chilled topped with fresh mint leaves! Or add a splash of your favorite liquor in the evening!