Description
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie combines fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and creamy Greek yogurt for a delicious and nutritious drink. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s easy to customize and packed with flavor!
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 smoothie)
- 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, freeze the banana slices beforehand.
- Gather Other Ingredients: Measure out the Greek yogurt, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. If using ice cubes, have those ready too.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: In a blender, add the sliced strawberries and banana, followed by the Greek yogurt and milk. Drizzle in honey or maple syrup and add vanilla extract.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Add Ice (Optional): For a thicker smoothie, add ice cubes and blend until fully incorporated.
- Taste the Smoothie: Stop the blender and taste. Adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired, then blend again.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add a splash of milk; if too thin, add more yogurt or fruit.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the smoothie into your favorite glasses, showcasing its beautiful pink color.
- 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, but note that texture may change.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider adding a handful of spinach or kale.
- Boost protein by adding a scoop of protein powder.
- For a nutty flavor, include a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter.
- Feel free to experiment with other fruits like blueberries or mango for a twist.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes