Description
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie combines fresh strawberries and ripe bananas with creamy Greek yogurt and almond milk for a nutritious and delicious drink. Sweetened with honey and brightened with lemon juice, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack. Enjoy a burst of flavor and vitamins in every sip!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for extra zing)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- Wash the Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water, hull them, and slice into halves or quarters.
- Slice the Banana: Peel and slice the banana into rounds.
- Measure the Yogurt: Measure out one cup of Greek yogurt and set aside.
- Prepare the Lemon: Squeeze one tablespoon of lemon juice and zest a bit of the lemon peel if desired.
- Gather Your Sweetener: Measure out two tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
- Ice Preparation: If desired, gather half a cup of ice cubes.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: In a blender, add the sliced strawberries and banana.
- Incorporate the Yogurt: Add the Greek yogurt to the blender.
- Pour in the Milk: Add one cup of almond milk (or your preferred milk).
- Sweeten It Up: Drizzle in the honey or maple syrup.
- Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Pour in the lemon juice and add lemon zest if using.
- Ice It Up: Add the ice cubes if desired.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness as needed.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Chill glasses in the freezer if desired.
- Pour the Smoothie: Pour the smoothie into prepared glasses.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with whole strawberries or a sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, reduce the amount of milk.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes