Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ever wondered how to find that awesome, mouth-watering strawberry banana smoothie recipe you’ve always had for dessert in restaurants? Well, look no further because here is a simple recipe that cannot go wrong – to make your very own strawberry banana smoothie burst at home! This drink is perfect to start your day with – a smooth delicious breakfast smoothie – filled with the healthy nutritious benefits from strawberries and bananas!
What you need:
10 oz fresh strawberries
2 ripe bananas
3 tablespoons of honey
1 cup of ice cubes
3/4 cup of milk or your favorite yogurt flavor
The basic strawberry banana smoothie recipe requires only a short list of ingredients to create a healthy, yet delicious smoothie that can be enjoyed by all groups of people regardless of age.Regarding the ingredients, a plain yogurt flavor would be best so as to not interfere with the subtle taste of strawberries and bananas. Also, some people may prefer to use frozen fruit as an alternative to fresh fruits as they are more easily available. Frozen fruits can make a smoothie more chilly without having to add ice cubes. On the other hand, fresh fruits have a more authentic flavor that makes your smoothie richer. With all the required ingredients in hand, now you are all ready and set to make that smoothie!
Firstly, put the cups that you wish to use into the refrigerator to keep your smoothie blend nice and cool. Then, wash the strawberries well and remove the leaves. Prepare the bananas by peeling the skins off the bananas. Pour the strawberries, peeled banana, honey, ice cubes, milk or yogurt into the blender and process the mixture until you obtain a smooth blend. Add a few drops of almond, cinnamon or vanilla extract to taste. And there you have it! This strawberry banana smoothie recipe is among the easiest health drinks to fix.
Variations to Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
If you are feeling adventurous, variations can be done to make this strawberry banana smoothie recipe all the more healthier – and different every time you make it! Try experimenting by adding some vitamin C powder, wheat germ or grounded flaxseed to add to its nutrition value. Adding dairy products such as vanilla ice-cream, low-fat calcium products and proteins can also enhance the taste of your smoothie. For an added tangy fun flavor, try adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. If you like your smoothie sweet; but in need of a healthier alternative to sugar or honey, try blending dates instead!
The average nutrition facts for a strawberry banana smoothie of 16oz amounts to 300 calories – sufficient for that boost of energy to keep you going in the morning. A serving size of 16oz of this smoothie has an estimated 93.3% calories from carbohydrates and 6.7% calories from proteins. The strawberry banana smoothie recipe above contributes a lot of dietary fiber into the diet if consumed daily and is beneficial for healthy bowel movements.
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