Description
Creamy strawberry banana smoothie delivers pure tropical bliss without yogurt. Fresh fruits blend seamlessly, creating a refreshing drink you’ll crave on warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
Liquid Base:
- ¼–¾ cup milk (cow, almond, oat, coconut, soy, or preferred milk)
Instructions
- Peel ripe bananas and slice them into chunks, ensuring even sizing for smooth blending.
- Add banana chunks, frozen strawberries, and 60 milliliters of milk to a high-powered blender.
- Initiate blending at low speed, gradually increasing to high speed until ingredients transform into a uniform, silky mixture.
- Assess the smoothie’s texture and consistency, incorporating additional 30-45 milliliters of milk if a more fluid beverage is desired.
- For a thicker, more robust consistency, introduce 2-3 ice cubes or extra frozen strawberries, blending until achieving the preferred dense texture.
- Transfer the vibrant, creamy smoothie into chilled serving glasses, maximizing the drink’s refreshing qualities.
- Serve immediately to preserve the smoothie’s optimal temperature and nutritional integrity, enjoying the natural sweetness of fresh fruits.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that adds unique flavor profiles.
- Freeze ripe bananas beforehand to create a creamier, more intense smoothie texture without adding extra ice.
- Include a handful of spinach or kale for a hidden nutritional boost without compromising the delicious fruity taste.
- Enhance sweetness naturally by using overripe bananas or adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like chia seeds, protein powder, or a spoonful of nut butter for extra nutrition and complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg