Healthy Strawberry Smoothie (160 Calories)
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Healthy Strawberry Smoothie (160 Calories)
Description
Healthy Strawberry Smoothie (160 Calories) combines frozen strawberries with milk and honey to create a smooth and lightly sweetened beverage. The vanilla extract, though optional, adds a subtle depth to its fresh berry flavor. The texture is creamy yet light, making it pleasant and easy to drink. This smoothie suits those looking for a low-calorie, fruit-based drink featuring natural sweetness and a cool, refreshing taste.
Preparation is straightforward: blending all ingredients until smooth allows the flavors to meld. Adjusting honey or vanilla to taste lets you control the sweetness level according to preference. The recipe also lends itself to substitutions, such as using dairy-free milk or swapping strawberries for other berries, offering versatility depending on dietary needs or ingredient availability.
This smoothie is practical for quick nutrition, suitable for breakfast or a snack. Variations mentioned include adding spinach for greens, using banana for extra body, or replacing milk with orange juice to alter flavor profiles. These options make it a flexible recipe adaptable to different tastes and nutritional goals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberry 250 g, frozen
- 1 cup milk can sub dairy-free, 240 mL
- 2 Tbsp honey can sun maple syrup, 30 g
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth. Taste and add more honey or vanilla as needed to suit your taste.
Notes
- Substitute frozen strawberries with other frozen berries like blackberries for variation.
- Consider adding a handful of spinach or a banana to boost nutrition and texture.
- Use orange juice instead of milk to change the flavor and make it dairy-free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 36.5g | 12% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 8% |
| Fat | 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 32.6g | 65% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.