Banana Strawberry Smoothie
This basic strawberry smoothie with yogurt is thick, creamy, bursting with flavor and made in just minutes with a small handful of base ingredients and plenty of optional add-ins to experiment with!This smoothie is guaranteed to keep you satisfied all morning with around 20 grams of whole food protein and a good balance of healthy carbs and fats! Packed with protein from yogurt, chia seeds and protein powder and fiber from fruit, it’s perfect for exercise recovery and keeping you full for hours while fueling your body for a healthy day ahead.Its a satisfyingly easy breakfast that you can take on the go too. The addition of protein powder helps to make it more hearty and keep you fuller for longer. So thick and creamy it's like an strawberry milkshake for breakfast! It’s the kind of smoothie you could enjoy practically every day, because it’s so quick, flexible, easy and surprisingly delicious.A banana based smoothie is one that I make for myself several mornings a week for breakfast,and it powers me all the way until lunch. I love the mild sweetness of the banana, but if you want it sweeter you could add honey.I change it up from time to time and add different fruits or berries and flavors like ginger, cinnamon, apple or add handful of greens. Feel free to experiment with different versions, and enjoy the pure energy that comes from eating fresh, good-for-you food!If you want to save some time, try prepping your smoothie in freezer bags by portioning out the banana and other ingredients. Then when you want to make it, simply add the milk to your blender and add the rest in.I consider it a dump, blend and run recipe. It's ready in 2 minutes (yes I timed it). And you can easily double or triple the recipe if you have more mouths to feed! Why you will love this recipe - it's super flavorful yet only requires 7-8 ingredients depending on how awesome you wish to make it.It’s powerful! Start your morning with a glass, and you will feel oddly invincible the rest of the day.Add-ins and options:Of course, you can mix in whatever you would like to customize your healthy strawberry smoothie! But if you want it to be perfect, you have got to use flavors that work. Here are some ideas:Almond butter. Almond goes well with strawberry. Use about 1 tablespoon, 2 for a stronger almond flavor (it will also dull the color a bit).Mint or basil. Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbaceous spin.Cocoa powder. Craving chocolate? Add a tablespoon of cocoa or cacao powder.What not to add to a strawberry smoothie? Handfuls of spinach! This turns the smoothie into an unappealing shade of brown. A handful is fine and won’t change the colour much at all and will add tons of health benefits.Get the energy boost you need from this delicious breakfast treat. If you are looking to satisfy a strawberry craving in a healthier way – you need to give this delicious smoothie recipe a try!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced, frozen
- 1 cup strawberries frozen
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop protein or collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup or 2 dates
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the order listed in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping a few times to scrape down the sides if necessary.Taste and adjust sweetness as desired (flavor will vary based on the ripeness of the bananas and brand of berries). Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.
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