Description
A delicious and nutritious Strawberry Banana Smoothie made with frozen fruits, nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt, and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. This refreshing smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack, blending naturally sweet fruits with creamy Greek yogurt for a smooth and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Liquid Base
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup (59ml-118ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Dairy
- 5.3 ounces (150g) nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt (1 single serving cup)
Fruit
- 1 medium frozen banana (about 3 oz/91g)
- 4-5 frozen sliced strawberries (about 2.5 oz/70g)
- 4-5 apple slices (about 2.5 oz/76g)
Optional
- Sweetener of choice (honey, agave, stevia) - optional
- Protein powder - optional for added protein
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice and freeze the banana and strawberries at least 2 hours ahead if not already frozen to ensure a cold and thick smoothie texture.
- Add to Blender: Pour the almond milk into the bottom of your blender, followed by the nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt. Add the frozen banana, frozen strawberries, and apple slices.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary to incorporate all fruits evenly.
- Sweeten and Boost Protein (Optional): If desired, add a sweetener like honey, agave, or stevia for extra sweetness, or a scoop of your favorite protein powder for an added nutritional boost. Blend again briefly to combine.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover smoothie in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours for freshness.
Notes
- Freeze the banana and strawberries about 2 hours ahead for optimal smoothie texture.
- You can use any nondairy milk, nonfat milk, water, or apple juice instead of almond milk.
- Nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt is preferred, but plain, any fat content, any flavor, or even regular yogurt can be used based on your preference.
- Use Fuji or Gala apples for sweetness, but any apple variety is fine.
- Add sweeteners like honey, agave, or stevia if you want a sweeter smoothie.
- For more protein, add your favorite protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 12 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
