Description
A creamy and easy strawberry banana smoothie that balances sweetness and acidity for a perfect drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g (2 cups) hulled and halved strawberries
- 1 large ripe banana (about 120 g peeled)
- 240 g (1 cup) plain Greek yogurt
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk of choice
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh lemon juice
- 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract
- 120 g (1 cup) ice (optional)
- 1 pinch fine salt
Instructions
- Measure and prepare the fruit: Place strawberries and banana in the blender. Add ice or frozen strawberries for cold texture. Time: 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in Greek yogurt and milk, followed by honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Time: 30 seconds.
- Secure the lid and blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and slightly glossy. Time: 30–45 seconds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more honey if needed, and blend again if necessary. Serve in glasses. Time: 1–2 minutes.
Notes
For a creamier texture, freeze banana slices ahead. Ensure to layer ingredients while blending for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg