Creamy Strawberry Banana Almond Smoothie

Creamy Strawberry Banana Almond Smoothie

This recipe makes one large or two small servings. It’s naturally sweet, creamy, and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh strawberries (hulled)

• 1 Large ripe banana (frozen chunks work best for a thicker texture)

• 1 cup Almond milk (or your preferred milk)

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)

• 1 tbsp Almond butter (for that nutty depth)

• Handful of crushed almonds (for the topping)

• 1-2 tsp Honey or maple syrup (optional, if you want extra sweetness)

Instructions

1. Prep the Fruit: Wash the strawberries and remove the green stems. If you aren’t using a frozen banana, you can add a half-cup of ice cubes to the blender to keep it chilled.

2. Combine: Add the liquid (almond milk) to the blender first. This helps the blades move more freely. Follow with the strawberries, banana, yogurt, and almond butter.

3. Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and no large fruit chunks remain.

4. Taste Test: Give it a quick sip. If you want it sweeter, add your honey or maple syrup and pulse again.

5. Serve: Pour into a glass.

6. Garnish: Top with the crushed almonds and a fresh strawberry on the rim, just like in your photo, to add that satisfying crunch.

Quick Tips for Success

• Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, splash in a little more milk. If it’s too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice.

• Nut-Free Option: You can easily swap the almond milk and almond butter for oat milk and sunflower seed butter if you have a nut allergy.