This strawberry banana smoothie is a delightful and nutritious option for a quick breakfast, a post-workout refresher, or a satisfying snack any time of the day. Feel free to customise the ingredients based on your preferences and dietary needs! Enjoy your homemade blend! 🍓🍌✨
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 🍓
- 1 ripe banana 🍌
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 🥛
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)🥛
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness) 🍯
- Ice cubes (if using fresh strawberries) 🧊
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- If using fresh strawberries, wash and hull them. Peel the ripe banana and chop it into chunks.
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Load the Blender:
- Place the strawberries, banana chunks, yogurt, and milk into the blender pitcher.
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Optional Sweetener:
- If desired, add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
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Blend Until Smooth:
- Secure the blender lid and start blending on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth. Blend for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring there are no chunks remaining.
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Check Consistency:
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of additional milk and blend again until reaching the desired consistency.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Pour the refreshing strawberry banana smoothie into glasses. Optionally, garnish with a strawberry slice or a banana slice on the rim of the glass.
Tips:
- For a frostier texture, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender before blending.
- Experiment with variations by adding a handful of spinach or kale for added nutrition without altering the taste too much.
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