This smoothie takes advantage of our seasonal rhubarb which is oh so delicious! There is a little bit of prep for this but this is truly a yummy way to start your day!
- 1/2 cup rhubarb puree*
- 6 strawberries
- 1 cup water
- 2 scoops Arbonne Go Easy! Vitamin/MineralShake, Vanilla
- 1 scoop Arbonne Go Anywhere! Fibre Booster (optional)
- ice cubes (optional, if you are using frozen strawberries, don’t use ice cubes)
* Rhubarb Puree – chop up the stalks of rhubarb – I used 3 stalks – put in a small sauce pan and add about 3/4 cup of water. Simmer, stirring for about 20 minutes. This made 1 cup. I used 1/2 cup for my smoothie and then a froze the other half cup in an ice cube tray so that I can use it in another smoothie (definitely do not put ice cubes in if you are using frozen cubes of rhubarb AND frozen strawberries!)
The rhubarb plant originates in China and is a member of the chard family. The leaves are inedible (and poisonous). Rhubarb has been a plant used in many Asian healing traditions and is said to assist in raising energy up from the root chakra through the spine.
The Rhubarb Compendium is a great source for all things rhubarb including nutrition info and more recipes!
