Why You Will Love This Smoothie
Cold, creamy and utterly slurp-able, this yummy 4 ingredient strawberry smoothie is the perfect quick weekday breakfast. Boasting just 6 Weight Watchers points, this is perfect for almost any diet. This smoothie recipe is also dead simple. It takes just 5 minutes to throw together! Fruit is blended with skim milk and a touch of honey for a guilt-free treat that tastes like dessert. And just because it tastes like a milkshake doesn’t make this frosty beverage any less healthy. Suitable for adults and kids alike, my banana strawberry smoothie is packed with flavor AND nutrients. Strawberries are filled with antioxidants, vitamin C and manganese. Did you know that just one serving of strawberries provides more vitamin C than an orange? Check out all of the health benefits of strawberries WebMD has to offer. Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, making this a fantastic drink to help your muscles recover from exercise. They are also naturally sweet and lend a delightfully velvety consistency to this blender beverage. And that’s not all! The addition of non-fat milk means that this breakfast smoothie has 5 grams of protein and 165 mg of calcium per serving. So not only will you stay full until lunchtime, you’re also doing your bones a favor. Finally, this drinkable meal is endlessly adaptable, meaning you can customize it completely. Feel free to make it vegan, add extra protein, or sneak in some vegetables (trust me, your kids will never know!). Grab your blender and meet me in the kitchen. We have some smoothies to make!
Ingredients
This simple breakfast smoothie requires just four easy to find ingredients. Here’s everything you’ll need: A few notes to consider:
Frozen Banana - Frozen banana is a star ingredient in this strawberry smoothie. Much like with “nice cream,” frozen bananas have a way of turning this into a nearly milkshake like drink.Fresh Strawberries - I call for both fresh and frozen strawberries in this smoothie recipe because I’ve found that the combination results in the best consistency. If fresh strawberries aren’t in season, simply let the frozen ones go into blending!Frozen Strawberries - Frozen strawberries are a great way to access this springtime fruit all year round. Just be sure to grab organic berries whenever possible, as strawberries consistently make it to the EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” list.Low-Fat Milk - Feel free to swap in your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk here! Just note that the nutrition facts will shift depending on what milk you use.Honey - I love adding a touch of extra sweetness to my smoothies, plus I’m a big fan of supporting beekeepers and protecting our pollinators. That said, you can either opt to omit it if you’re watching your calorie intake, or swap in agave nectar, maple syrup or date syrup for vegan options.
How to Make My Strawberry Smoothie
One thing I love about smoothies is how easy they are. Simply add all ingredients to the blender jar and blend until smooth. It’s that simple! TIP: If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, you can add a bit more of milk and blend again. Or, if you want to turn this into a smoothie bowl, leave it thick and top with the fruit, nuts and granola of your choice! Pour in serving glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Optional Smoothie Add-Ins
While the strawberry smoothie recipe as written only calls for 4 ingredients, don’t feel limited! Here are some optional add-ins to bulk up your breakfast shake:
Nuts and nut butter - who said your PB&J had to be a sandwich 🙂 ? Feel free to add some almonds or almond butter if you like it.Seeds - flax, chia and hemp hearts are all exceptionally healthy!Oats - up the fiber with a ¼ cup or more of oats. Just be sure to opt for quick cooking or instant oats for the best consistency.Greens - need to sneak some veggies into your kiddo’s diet? Add a handful of spinach or kale, or a scoop of spirulina to get them to eat their greens without even knowing it!Fruits and berries - there’s no law saying strawberry and banana are the only fruits you can put in your smoothie. Feel free to add avocado, other berries, apples, pears, kiwi, citrus or acai!Protein - throw in a scoop or two of protein powder or silken tofu to increase your protein content.Milk/Dairy - feel free to swap in any milk you choose, dairy or not. You can also add in yogurt or kefir for some extra probiotic goodness.
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