Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, optional
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice cubes, omit if using frozen fruit
- 2 tablespoons granola, optional topping
Instructions
- Wash the fresh strawberries under cool running water and remove the green stems, if using fresh fruit.
- Peel the banana and cut it into 3 to 4 pieces for easier blending.
- Add the Greek yogurt and unsweetened almond milk to the blender first.
- Add the strawberries and banana pieces to the blender.
- Add the optional vanilla protein powder and raw honey or maple syrup, if desired.
- Add the ice cubes, or omit them if using frozen strawberries and banana.
- Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds, until completely smooth and creamy.
- Check the consistency and add a splash of almond milk if a thinner smoothie is desired.
- Pour the smoothie into a tall serving glass.
- Top with granola and garnish with a fresh strawberry, if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold and creamy.
Notes
Use frozen banana and strawberries for an extra-cold, creamy smoothie without adding ice. Add the liquid ingredients before the fruit to help everything blend smoothly, and serve immediately for the best texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 240-280
- Sugar: 28-32g
- Sodium: 70-90mg
- Fat: 3-4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5-2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45-50g
- Fiber: 3-4g
- Protein: 15-20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
