Celebrate National Smoothie Day with this Delicious Recipe

This easy banana strawberry smoothie is packed with vitamins and protein.

Fruit-filled smoothies can be a refreshing treat or breakfast, but Nutrition Education Specialist Jamie Palefsky says to make sure you’re including some protein if you want to make it a meal. “Greek yogurt is crucial because it adds protein, usually around 13 grams in a single serving cup,” she says.

Here, Jamie shares some tips for a simple strawberry banana smoothie. If strawberry banana isn’t your favorite flavor, she says any fruit will do. Just be sure to select fruits of differing colors so that you’re getting a good mix of vitamins. It’s also important to blend them with low-fat dairy, whether 1% milk or low-fat almond or oat milk. Want to make it even more nutritious? Add a cup of spinach for a boost of vitamin k and iron.

Strawberry and Banana Fruit Smoothie

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3 cups strawberries, fresh or unsweetened frozen (frozen fruit works well)

1 banana, large

2 cups 1% milk (or low-fat dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk)

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Optional

1 cup ice (this is good to include when using non-frozen fruit)

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Preparation

If berries are frozen, defrost just enough so they will blend easily. If fresh, rinse thoroughly with water.

In a tall blender, add strawberries, banana, milk, yogurt and ice and spinach if including.

Blend until smooth, usually around 45 seconds.

This recipe is provided by USDA MyPlate.gov, which is based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.

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