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Sweet Basil Smoothie (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Sweet Basil Smoothie (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups lemon simple syrup, recipe follows
1 cup ice
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Directions:

In a blender, combine the yogurt, basil, Lemon Simple Syrup, and ice. Blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into frosted glasses and serve immediately.
Yield: 4 (6-ounce) servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Lemon Simple Syrup:
In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lemon zest over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	653.8 Kcal (2737 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.19g	14%
Cholesterol	39.81mg	13%
Sodium	157.63mg	7%
Potassium	478.56mg	10%
Total Carbs	135.33g	45%
Sugars	132.91g	532%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	9.2g	18%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	5%
Calcium	403.5mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.77 Kcal (300 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.01g	14%
Cholesterol	4.37mg	13%
Sodium	17.3mg	7%
Potassium	52.53mg	10%
Total Carbs	14.86g	45%
Sugars	14.59g	532%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	1.01g	18%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	44.3mg	40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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