Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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4.5
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Description
This smoothie combines peeled and frozen banana and fresh or frozen strawberries with milk and plain Greek yogurt. Blending these ingredients until smooth produces a creamy drink with a balanced fruit flavor and subtle tartness from the yogurt. Honey is optional and can be added to taste to increase sweetness without overpowering the natural fruit flavors.
The frozen banana contributes thickness and creaminess, while the strawberries provide a fresh berry taste. Almond or other dairy alternatives can be used as milk, and non-dairy yogurt substitutions enable customization for dietary needs.
The smoothie is best enjoyed immediately after blending for optimal freshness and texture. It can be enhanced by incorporating protein powder or other mix-ins if desired.
This basic recipe is a flexible foundation for experimentation with other fruits or ingredients to suit personal preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 banana peeled and frozen
- 3 strawberries fresh or frozen
- ⅓ cup milk I like almond milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
Instructions
- Blend: Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy. The honey is optional. You can make it without the honey, taste and then add it if you'd like the smoothie to be a little sweeter.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately after making.
Notes
- The honey is optional and can be omitted to keep the smoothie lower in sugar.
- Substitute non-dairy yogurt to make the smoothie dairy-free.
- Adding protein powder is an easy way to increase protein for breakfast or post-workout nourishment.
- Feel free to experiment with other fruits or add-ins to vary the flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie (without honey) | |
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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