Description
Enjoy a creamy and refreshing White Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie made with fresh strawberries, vanilla yogurt, and melted white chocolate. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this customizable treat is sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (about 1 cup, or to desired thickness)
- Fresh strawberries and white chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the Strawberries: Rinse the fresh strawberries under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Hull and Slice the Strawberries: Remove the green tops and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters.
- Measure the Other Ingredients: Gather and measure out the vanilla yogurt, milk, white chocolate chips, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: In a blender, add the sliced strawberries, vanilla yogurt, milk, melted white chocolate, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Add Ice: Toss in the ice cubes, adjusting the amount based on your desired thickness.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more milk if too thick.
- Taste the Smoothie: Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired, then blend again briefly.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add a splash of milk; if too thin, add more ice or yogurt.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Optionally rim glasses with melted white chocolate and dip in crushed graham crackers or coconut flakes.
- Pour the Smoothie: Pour the blended smoothie into prepared glasses, using a spoon if needed.
- Garnish: Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim and sprinkle with white chocolate shavings. Add a mint leaf for color if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the smoothie fresh, using straws or spoons.
- Store Leftovers (if any): Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, shaking or stirring before drinking.
- Experiment with Variations: Feel free to add other fruits or greens for a nutrient boost and adjust sweetness and creaminess to your liking.
Notes
- This smoothie is versatile; feel free to add other fruits like bananas or blueberries, or even a handful of spinach for added nutrition.
- Adjust the sweetness and creaminess by varying the yogurt and milk ratios.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes