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Strawberry Banana Smoothie: A Delicious and Healthy Recipe for Any Time

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This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend of fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and creamy Greek yogurt, making it an ideal choice for a quick breakfast or healthy snack. It’s easy to customize and packed with vitamins!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the Strawberries: Rinse the fresh strawberries under cold water, hull them, and slice into halves or quarters.
  2. Slice the Banana: Peel the ripe banana and slice it into rounds.
  3. Gather Other Ingredients: Measure out the Greek yogurt, milk, honey (if using), and vanilla extract. Prepare ice cubes if desired.
  4. Add Ingredients to Blender: In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
  5. Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  6. Taste and Adjust: Stop the blender, taste the smoothie, and add more honey or milk if desired. Blend again briefly.
  7. Prepare Your Glasses: Chill your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes if desired.
  8. Pour the Smoothie: Pour the smoothie into the prepared glasses, using a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender.
  9. Garnish (Optional): Garnish with fresh mint leaves for added color and aroma.
  10. Enjoy Immediately: Serve fresh and enjoy the fruity flavor right away!

Notes

  • For added nutrients, consider adding a handful of spinach or kale.
  • To increase protein content, add a scoop of protein powder or nut butter.
  • Feel free to experiment with other fruits like blueberries or mango.
  • To make it vegan, use plant-based yogurt and non-dairy milk, and substitute honey with agave syrup.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, shaking or stirring before consuming.

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