Description
A delicious and nutritious Strawberry Banana Smoothie that combines fresh or frozen fruit with protein powder and flaxseed for a quick, energizing breakfast or snack option. This smoothie is creamy, naturally sweetened, and customizable with optional add-ins like peanut butter or spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ¾ cup low-fat milk (such as Fairlife or protein dairy-free milk of choice)
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen; the riper the better)
- ¾ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons ground flax
- ¼ cup unflavored whey protein powder (or pea protein, or a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ¾ cup ice
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (or optional sweetener of choice, to taste)
Optional Add-ins
- Peanut butter
- Baby spinach
- Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the low-fat milk, banana, strawberries, ground flax, protein powder, vanilla extract if using, monk fruit sweetener, and ice into your blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, making sure there are no chunks of ice or fruit remaining.
- Customize (Optional): Add optional ingredients such as peanut butter, baby spinach, or Greek yogurt to enhance flavor and nutrition, then blend again until uniformly mixed.
- Serve Immediately: Pour your strawberry banana smoothie into a glass and enjoy fresh for optimal taste and nutrient benefits.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness to minimize added sweeteners.
- Frozen fruit can replace fresh fruit to create a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Adjust the amount of milk to achieve your preferred smoothie consistency.
- Ground flax adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, boosting nutrition.
- Optional add-ins like spinach increase vitamins without affecting taste.
- If you prefer a vegan smoothie, substitute whey protein with pea or other plant-based protein powders and use dairy-free milk.
