Organic edible flowers are not just for salads and garnish. I love using them in smoothies, too! Did you know that organic edible flowers are rich in nectar and pollen (studies have shown pollen to be nutritious with minerals and vitamins). Roses, especially rose hips, are very high in vitamin C. Dandelion blossoms (and yellow flowers, in general) have plenty of vitamin A, while the leaves are loaded with iron, calcium, phosophorous and vitamins A and C. Marigolds and Nasturtium have vitamin C. I made a magnificent smoothie from fresh organic peaches and edible flowers. You definitely want to try this.
Dazzling Daylight Flower Smoothie
Yield 3 cups
2 large white peaches, pitted
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup organic edible flowers
Blend the peaches and lemon juice until smooth. Add the flowers and pulse briefly. You want to have gorgeous flecks of colors showing. Enjoy served in a sassy wine glass or goblet.
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Hi Kristen. I'm glad to see you've been keeping up with your blog. You are even becoming a regular blurb on welikeitraw.com.
That smoothie pic is beautiful. I never would have thought about putting edible flowers in it. Thanks for the tip.
Hi ShannonMarie,
YAY! Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes I have to pull myself away from the computer, because I keep wanting to add to my blog, every day. haha I'm trying to pace myself.
Thank you for your support. Have a great day!
~Kristen Suzanne
I'm going to decimate my garden and try it as soon as the peaches come into season! Sounds yummy and looks delightful!
FANTASTIC! And this would be great with "any" fruit...not just peaches. I love having flowers in my banana smoothies, too.
That is the most beautiful smoothie I have ever seen! I can't wait to try adding flowers to one.
Thanks!
Connie
Ooo, what a neat idea! Our health food store carries edible flowers from time to time, but I've never bought any because I wasn't sure what to do with them. This looks like a great recipe to try them in next time they're available!
Thank you everyone for reading my blog and adding your comments. It makes me feel connected to people around the world. Very cool!
Hello Kristen,
I am new to your website and it is great. Thank you for all the useful information. I was wondering what kind of blender you use? Any recommendation? Best...
Hi! Thank you for your feedback. I have both the Ktec and the Vitamix (about the same price). I actually use the Ktec everyday, over the Vitamix. It's high powered, EASY to clean...and easier to use than Vitamix. They are both great though.
Very cool. I would love to try this! Nice website, and thanks for visiting mine! :)
Hi Kristen!
You reminded me about my country Poland. In my mother's little garden there were many beautiful healthy flowers and herbs and we used them in many ways.
Your smoothie looks beautiful and yummy.
I made it but without flowers, instead I used nuts and mint's leaf for decorating/eating. I will be try to buy flowers.
I'd like to borrow this your post and photo for my weekend post. With link to your wonderful blog.
Is it possible?
Hi Krystyna,
Absolutely. Thank you for asking.
And, thank you for your fantastic feedback and comments on my blog. I love feeling so connected to people (the Internet is amazing!).
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers!
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