🍓 Creamy Strawberry PB Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
The Base:
1 cup Frozen strawberries (yields a thicker texture than fresh)
1 Ripe banana (preferably frozen for extra creaminess)
1 cup Milk of your choice (dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1-2 tbsp Creamy peanut butter
The “Extras” (Optional):
1 tsp Honey or maple syrup (if you prefer it sweeter)
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
The Toppings (As seen in the image):
2-3 Fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
1 tbsp Roasted peanuts, crushed or chopped
A drizzle of extra peanut butter
Instructions
Layer the Blender: Start by pouring the milk into the blender first. Adding liquid first helps the blades move more freely and prevents “clogging” from the frozen fruit.
Combine: Add the frozen strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter.
Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and thick. If it’s too thick to move, add a splash more milk.
Taste Test: Give it a quick sip. If you want it sweeter, add your honey or maple syrup now and pulse for 5 seconds.
Assemble: Pour into a chilled glass. Top one side with your fresh strawberry slices and the other side with the crushed peanuts.
Tips for Success
For a Protein Boost: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder. If you do this, you might need an extra 1/4 cup of milk.
Consistency: If you like it thick enough to eat with a spoon (like a smoothie bowl), use less milk. If you want to drink it easily through that metal straw, use a bit more.