Description
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a refreshing blend of fresh strawberries and ripe bananas, mixed with creamy Greek yogurt and milk. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, it’s easily customizable to suit your dietary preferences, whether you want it dairy-free or packed with extra nutrition. Enjoy it fresh for a delicious and nutritious treat!
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 strawberries under cold water, hull them, and slice into halves or quarters.
- Slice the Banana: Peel and slice the banana into rounds. For a creamier texture, freeze the banana slices beforehand.
- Gather Other Ingredients: Measure out the Greek yogurt, milk, honey (if using), and vanilla extract. Have ice cubes ready if desired.
- 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 you prefer a thicker smoothie, add the ice cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds, checking for a smooth and creamy consistency. Add more milk if too thick.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more honey or maple syrup if needed, blending again briefly.
- 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 the texture may change.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with other fruits like blueberries or spinach.
- For added nutrition, consider adding chia seeds or protein powder.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative and use non-dairy milk.
- Experiment with flavors by adding spices or nut butter.
- Leftover smoothies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours or frozen in ice cube trays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes