Strawberry Smoothie
Whether you are using frozen strawberries or fresh ones, this Strawberry Smoothie is packed with nutrients and full of fruit flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, frozen or fresh
- 1/2 cup almond milk, whole or coconut milk also works well
- 5.3 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 small banana, ripened
- 1/2 cup ice, optional
- granola, for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients, including frozen strawberries, vanilla Greek yogurt, almond milk and a small banana. Use a banana that has ripened and has brown spots, as it will be sweeter than less ripe ones.
- Place all ingredients in the blender and blend on low for 30 seconds, until frozen fruit is incorporated. Add protein powder, if desired and pulse to combine.
- Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses or portable cups and add crunchy granola and fresh fruit to the top of the smoothie, if desired. Recipe makes two 10-ounce servings.
Equipment
- 1 blender
Notes
What can I add to my Strawberry Smoothie?
Protein- Add plant-based protein powder, such as pea protein, to boost metabolism and nutrients in the smoothie. Pumpkin seeds add protein and are rich in antioxidants. Blend in chia seeds for a thicker smoothie and more protein.
Ice- If you use fresh strawberries, you may want to add ice to the blender to make your smoothie cold. Only add 1/2 cup of ice, as you don't want to water it down.
More Fruit- Add half of an apple for sweetness, half of a peach for acidity, or a handful of raspberries for a tart flavor combination with the strawberries. Be careful about using too many fruits with seeds, as strawberries already contain hundreds of seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 0.4mg