Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Note: Put the banana at the bottom of the blender if yours is not super powerful. It will help!
- Yield: 2 large or 3 small glasses
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana [150g peeled]
- 3 cups [360g] frozen strawberries
- 3/4 cup [180g] milk or milk alternative*, plus more as needed
+ optional add-ons:
- 2 graham crackers** [28g]
- 2 scoops [40g] protein powder***
- 1 tsp vanilla extract****
Instructions
- Place the banana, frozen strawberries, milk, graham crackers (if using), protein powder (if using), and vanilla extract (if using) in a blender. Add the protein powder after adding the milk for easier cleanup.
- Blend starting at low speed and gradually increase the speed to high.
- Use your blender’s tamper. If your blender does not have a tamper, pause the blending periodically to scrape down the sides, and use a bit more liquid. If you want it to be thinner or less frozen (which is easier to blend without a tamper), add a bit more milk, 1 to 2 Tbsp at a time, until it blends easily.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy while it’s cold.
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Notes
* Use your favorite milk of choice: cow’s, oat, soy, etc. Any milk you enjoy the taste of will work here. I primarily used soy milk to develop this recipe, but have made it with other milks to good results.
** You can also use a handful of teddy grahams or unfrosted animal crackers. To make this gluten free, use a gluten free graham cracker or digestive, or even a gluten free speculoos. Or omit!
*** Use either an unflavored or a vanilla flavored protein powder. My favorite unflavored protein powder is egg white, but whey or soy work equally well here. If you use a vanilla protein powder, you do not need to add extra vanilla.
**** Vanilla extract contains a small amount of alcohol, so if you need your smoothie to be completely alcohol free, use 1/2 tsp vanilla powder instead. Or use a vanilla-flavored protein powder and skip the additional vanilla altogether.
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