SWEET BASIL SMOOTHIE

By SMSchreiber

Who knew a smoothie could be so sophisticated? Basil and lemon syrup make this much more refined than the usual banana-berry blend and it’s delicious with savory dishes like eggs. Served on its own it’s a great way to start your day on the light side.

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• For lemon simple syrup
• • 1 cup sugar
• • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• For smoothie
• • 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
• • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• • 1 1/2 cups lemon simple syrup
• • 1 cup ice

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS

For lemon simple syrup

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water, and the lemon zest and juice over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes.

For smoothie

In a blender, combine the yogurt, basil, simple syrup, and ice. Blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into frosted glasses and serve immediately.