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.