Description
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie combines fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and creamy Greek yogurt with a touch of lemon for a refreshing and nutritious drink. Ideal for breakfast or a quick snack, it’s delicious and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 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
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the Strawberries: Rinse the fresh 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 and Milk: Scoop out 1 cup of Greek yogurt and measure 1 cup of almond milk (or your preferred milk).
- Prepare the Sweetener: Measure out 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, adjusting to taste.
- Juice and Zest the Lemon: Squeeze 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and zest the lemon to get about 1 teaspoon of zest.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: In a high-speed blender, add the strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, sweetener, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add ice cubes if desired.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high, for about 30-60 seconds until smooth. Adjust consistency with more almond milk if needed.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener or lemon juice if desired, then blend again briefly.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Rim glasses with sugar or lemon zest if desired.
- Pour the Smoothie: Pour the smoothie into prepared glasses, scraping down the sides of the blender.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices, and add a sprig of mint if desired.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve fresh and enjoy the vibrant flavors!
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, add more ice cubes or use frozen fruit.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes