Strawberry-Lime Juice

Category: Juice  
Preparation Time: 10 mins     
Servings: For 3-5 persons
 

Strawberry-Lime Juice

Ingredients:

• Strawberries, washed and hulled - 5 - 7 nos (I used 5 Big sized)
• Lime / Lemon - 1 no (Big sized)
• Sugar - 4-5 tbsp (adjust as per taste)
• Salt - a pinch
• Water - 5 cups

Method:

1. Take the strawberries, sugar and little water in a blender and blend to  a smooth puree
   
2. If you want to strain, you can strain it now (I used without straining)
3. Squeeze the lime juice into the puree and add water
   
4. Mix well and adjust the taste as per liking
5. Chill and serve
   

Strawberry Jam

Category: Home made Jam
Preparation Time: 5 mins 
Cooking Time: 40 -50 mins

Home made Strawberry Jam

Ingredients:

• Strawberries – 16 oz (454 g), washed and hulled
• Sugar – 1 cup (adjust as per sweetness of the sugar)
• Fresh Lime Juice – 1 Tbsp

Method:

1. Blend the strawberries into smooth puree (If you want chunkier, you can blend coarsely)
   
   
   
   
2. In a pan, add strawberry puree, sugar and lime juice; mix well
   
3. Bring the mixture to a boil by stirring frequently
   
4. Reduce the flame and continue cooking for 30-45 minutes until the bubbles disappear and it reaches jam consistency
   
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes
   
6. Once it becomes warm, transfer jam to a clean and dry glass bottle
   
7. Allow the jam to cool completely and then cover and refrigerate

   

   Jam on Bread!

Strawberry Oats Smoothie

Category: Breakfast/ Oats 
Preparation Time: 5 mins  
Cooking Time: 5 mins  
Servings: For 2 persons 

Oats fruit smoothies are best for the busy mornings; not only it's easy to prepare, it's very refreshing. We can use any seasonal fruits and addition of banana gives a creamy texture. Options are endless and you can do as per your liking and taste.

Ingredients:

• Oats (Quick cooking or old-fashioned) - 1/2 cup
• Milk / Non-dairy milk -  2 cups
• Strawberries - 5-8 nos (as per your liking)
• Banana, chopped - 1 no.(Optional)
• Sugar / Honey - To taste (Optional)

Milk with fruits might not suit for some people and in that case we can use non-dairy milks like almond milk or coconut milk.

Method:

1.  Cook oats with milk (if you cook in water, adjust milk accordingly at the end) and allow to cool. Since I used quick cooking oats, I cook in microwave for 1-2 mins
   
2. In a blender take cooked  oats, strawberries, chopped banana (if using), little milk and blend it together
   
3. Add milk as per your desired consistency and if you're using sugar/honey, you can add at this stage. 
4. Blend well and pour into glasses and serve immediately