Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious Strawberry Banana Smoothie, perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack. This creamy blend of fresh strawberries, ripe banana, and Greek yogurt is customizable to suit your taste. Whip it up in just 10 minutes for a delightful treat any time of the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the Strawberries: Rinse the fresh strawberries under cold water, hull them, and slice into halves or quarters.
- Slice the Banana: Peel the ripe banana and slice it into rounds. For a creamier texture, consider freezing the banana slices beforehand.
- Gather Other Ingredients: Measure out the Greek yogurt, milk, honey (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, honey (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Add Ice (Optional): If desired, add ice cubes for a thicker and chilled smoothie.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more honey or maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. Blend again briefly.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the smoothie into your favorite glasses.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with fresh mint leaves for added color and aroma.
- Enjoy Immediately: Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for a short time.
Notes
- Customization: Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra nutrients, or a scoop of protein powder for a protein boost. You can also swap strawberries for other berries or add nut butter for a different flavor.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based yogurt and non-dairy milk, and replace honey with agave syrup or omit it.
- Storage Tips: Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, or freeze in ice cube trays for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes