Roasted Strawberry Protein Smoothie and a Vitamix Giveaway

Roasted Strawberry Protein Smoothie and a Vitamix Giveaway

Roasting strawberries in this smoothie brings out their amazing natural flavor in this creamy, protein packed smoothie – what a great way to start the day!

RULES:  Giveaway is provided by Target and the Target Inner Circle and will run

until Monday evening, March 31, 2014 open to all U.S. residents 18 years

and older. A winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Chosen

winner must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize

or another shall be chosen. Good luck! 

Roasted Strawberry Protein Smoothie

Servings: 1 • Size: 1 smoothie • Points +: 5 pts • Smart Points: 4

Calories: 213 • Fat: 3.4 g • Carb: 33 g • Fiber: 7.5 g • Protein: 16 g • Sugar: 27 g

Sodium: 360 mg  • Cholest: 5.5 mg 

1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered

1/2 tablespoon raw sugar

1/3 cup reduced fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup fat free milk

1 cup crushed ice

1 tsp chia seeds6 to 8 drops liquid stevia (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl, combine

strawberries and sugar. Pour the strawberries on a parchment paper lined

baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until

the strawberries start to release their juices but are still firm.

Carefully pour the roasted strawberries and their juice into a blender along with cottage cheese, milk, ice and chia and blend until smooth. Enjoy!