Frozen Strawberry Banana Smoothie

This creamy frozen strawberry smoothie blends ripe banana, greek yogurt, milk, and a splash of orange juice for a bright, refreshing drink. Honey and vanilla round out the berries without making the smoothie overly sweet.

This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep.

Prep: 10 min · Total: 10 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include vanilla extract, honey, fine sea salt, frozen strawberries.
• Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp honey
• 0.125 tsp fine sea salt
• 4 cups frozen strawberries (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup orange juice (chilled)
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt (nonfat)
• 2 medium ripe bananas (peeled and sliced)
• 1.5 cups whole milk (chilled)

Instructions

1. Place four serving glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes while you prepare the smoothie ingredients; the glasses should feel cold to the touch when ready.
2. Set a high-speed blender on a stable counter with the motor off, then add 1.5 cups chilled whole milk and 0.5 cup chilled orange juice to the blender jar first so the blades can move freely.
3. Add 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 0.125 tsp fine sea salt to the blender jar, keeping the thicker ingredients near the liquid for easier blending.
4. Add 2 medium peeled and sliced ripe bananas to the blender jar, spreading the slices in an even layer over the yogurt mixture.
5. Add 4 cups unsweetened frozen strawberries last, breaking apart any large frozen clumps with clean hands before placing them in the blender jar.
6. Secure the blender lid tightly, start the blender on low speed for 15 seconds, and watch for the liquid to begin pulling the fruit down toward the blades.
7. Increase the blender to high speed and blend for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping when the mixture looks uniformly pink, thick, and free of visible strawberry or banana pieces.
8. Turn the blender off and scrape down the sides with a silicone spatula if any fruit remains above the blades, then blend on high speed for another 15 to 20 seconds until the smoothie pours slowly but smoothly.
9. Check the texture with a spoon; if the smoothie is too thick to pour, add cold water or milk 1 tbsp at a time and blend on medium speed for 5 seconds after each addition until it reaches your preferred consistency.
10. Pour the smoothie immediately into the chilled glasses and serve while frosty, with a thick, creamy texture and no icy chunks.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 228
• Protein: 11 g
• Fat: 3 g
• Carbohydrates: 44 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 32 g
• Sodium: 138 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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