Article: A strawberry banana smoothie is a classic combination. To make one, blend 1 banana, 2 cups (400 g) of frozen strawberries, 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of plain yogurt, and 1 cup (240 mL) of milk until the mixture is smooth.  You can also add in 1 tablespoon (15 mL) or so of honey if the smoothie isn't sweet enough, or 1 tsp (3 g) of chia seeds to thicken and add fiber to the smoothie. Add a spoonful of nut butter for more protein. You can also use fresh strawberries in smoothies along with 3-4 ice cubes. for a fun and popular dessert. Put 2 cups (350 g) of semisweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of coconut oil in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Dip strawberries into the chocolate and place them on parchment paper. Put them in the fridge to harden for 30 minutes. For a variation, try using white chocolate or add sprinkles or nuts while the chocolate is still wet. To make a quick and easy strawberry shortcake, use a store-bought shortcake. Add sliced strawberries and whipped cream on top of the shortcake. To go the extra mile, make the shortcake and the whipped cream by hand. To make balsamic strawberries, combine 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of balsamic vinegar and 1/4 c (50 g) of sugar to 16 oz (450 g) of strawberries. Mix and let the strawberries sit for around an hour. Add the strawberries to a spinach or kale salad with ingredients like pine nuts, walnuts, goat cheese, or beets. You can also add plain, sliced strawberries to a salad. To make a quick and easy strawberry sorbet, add about 3 cups (600 g) of frozen strawberries to a blender. Add in 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of honey. Blend until smooth, and add a little warm water if you want a looser texture. You can also add different berries, or use maple syrup instead of honey. To make the pancakes, mix 2 cups (260 g) of flour, 1 tsp (4 g) of baking powder, 1 tsp (4 g) of baking soda, 1 tsp (4 g) of salt, and 4 tsp (16 g) of sugar. In another bowl, mix 2 lightly beaten eggs with 4 tbsp (60 g) of melted butter, 1 cup (250 g) of vanilla yogurt and 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) of buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Cook around 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the batter on a griddle at a time. Top with sliced strawberries.  You can also add the sliced strawberries directly into the pancake mix, if you prefer. Add about 1 cup (200 g). Add to the strawberry flavor by using strawberry yogurt instead of plain. You can also use frozen strawberries in your pancake batter if you don't have any fresh. In a large bowl, crush 2 pounds (0.91 kg) of strawberries in batches using a wooden spoon. Add the crushed strawberries into a large saucepan with 4 cups (800 g) of white sugar and the juice of one lemon. Stir the mixture over a low heat until it comes to a boil. Keep boiling until the mixture reaches 220 °F (104 °C).  This recipe will make around 40 fluid ounces (1.2 L) of jam, so it's useful to have at least 3 16-ounce (.5 L) mason jars with lids sterilized and ready to store the jam in. This makes an excellent gift if you can't eat all the jam yourself.
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Add sliced, frozen strawberries into smoothies. Make chocolate dipped strawberries Make strawberry shortcake for a summery dessert. Add balsamic strawberries to a salad. Try an easy, healthy strawberry sorbet for a frozen treat. Make strawberry yogurt pancakes for a weekend brunch at home. Make strawberry jam to spread on your morning toast.