Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a classic, creamy beverage made with sweet strawberries, ripe bananas, and milk or yogurt. This quick and refreshing smoothie is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 smoothies
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, if using fresh fruit)
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries if using fresh berries.
- Peel and slice the banana.
- Add the strawberries, banana, milk, yogurt, and sweetener to a blender.
- Add ice cubes if desired for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries for a thicker and colder smoothie.
- Add protein powder for a more filling smoothie.
- Blend in spinach for a green smoothie variation.
- Peanut butter, oats, or additional berries make excellent additions.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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