Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This is the ultimate simple smoothie—creamy, naturally sweet, and made with just a few basic ingredients. It makes for a perfect quick breakfast or a refreshing snack!
Ingredients
- Banana: 1 ripe (peeled and sliced, frozen is best for texture)
- Strawberries: 1 cup (fresh or frozen, stems removed)
- Milk: 1 cup (you can use dairy milk, oat milk, or almond milk)
- Yogurt: ½ cup (plain or vanilla yogurt for creaminess)
- Honey or Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit: If using fresh fruit, wash the strawberries well and peel your banana. Chop them into smaller chunks to help your blender process them easily.
- Liquid First: Pour the milk into your blender base first. Adding the liquid first prevents the fruit from getting stuck under the blades.
- Add the Rest: Add the banana slices, strawberries, and yogurt into the blender. If you like it a bit sweeter, drizzle in the honey or maple syrup now.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the blender lid tightly. Start on a low speed, then gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth, thick, and has a beautiful pink color.
- Adjust and Serve: If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend for another 5 seconds. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately while perfectly cold!