Description
A quick and delicious recipe for a creamy strawberry banana smoothie that is perfect for a refreshing drink.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey or syrup.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, consider adding a handful of spinach for extra nutrients without altering the taste significantly.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder before blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg