Description
Sweet summer vibes shine through this Strawberry Banana Power Smoothie, blending ripe berries and creamy bananas into a refreshing nutritional powerhouse. Packed with antioxidants and natural energy, you’ll love sipping this delightful blend that nourishes from the first cool, fruity taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen strawberries
- ½ (60 g) frozen banana (or 1 medium banana for a stronger banana flavor)
- 1 cup (240 ml) almond milk
Protein and Nutritional Boosters:
- 2 tablespoons (14 g) ground flax seeds
- ¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Gather fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, yogurt, milk, and honey into your blender’s container.
- Pulse the ingredients initially to break down larger fruit chunks and create an even base.
- Activate the blender at high speed, transforming the mixture into a silky, uniform consistency with no visible fruit fragments.
- Evaluate the smoothie’s texture, carefully introducing additional milk to thin out dense sections or incorporate extra frozen fruits to enhance thickness.
- Pour the vibrant crimson and pale yellow smoothie into a chilled glass, allowing the natural fruit colors to create an appetizing visual.
- Garnish with a small strawberry slice or banana chip if desired, then consume immediately to preserve peak nutritional value and refreshing temperature.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries and bananas for the best natural flavor and maximum nutritional boost.
- Freeze overripe bananas in advance for a thicker, creamier smoothie texture without adding extra ice.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to make the smoothie vegan or lactose-free.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or a tablespoon of chia seeds for extra
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Smoothie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg