Description
A refreshing and healthy Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a post-workout treat! Packed with vitamins, protein, and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 medium orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 medium banana, peeled
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Optional toppings: chia seeds, flax seeds, granola, fresh fruit slices
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Measure out all ingredients and have them ready.
- Prepare the Fruit: Peel and segment the orange. Peel and cut the banana into pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: Add frozen strawberries, orange segments, banana pieces, Greek yogurt, milk, and orange juice (if using) to your blender. Add honey/maple syrup and vanilla extract (if using).
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid and blend on low, gradually increasing speed. Blend until smooth and creamy (30-60 seconds). Add more milk if too thick, or more frozen strawberries/ice if too thin.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie. Add more honey/maple syrup if not sweet enough. Add a squeeze of orange or lemon juice for a tangier flavor.
- Pour and Serve: Pour into a glass or travel mug. Garnish with strawberry slices, chia seeds, or Greek yogurt (optional).
- Enjoy Immediately: Best enjoyed immediately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but texture and flavor may change.
Notes
- Vegan: Substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt, use plant-based milk, and use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder or a tablespoon of chia/flax seeds.
- Green Smoothie: Add a handful of spinach or kale.
- Tropical Twist: Add pineapple or mango chunks and a splash of coconut milk.
- Chocolate Smoothie: Add cocoa powder or chocolate chips.
- Adjusting Sweetness: Adjust honey/maple syrup based on the ripeness of the banana and sweetness of the orange.
- Adjusting Thickness: Adjust frozen fruit/ice for thickness, and milk/orange juice for thinness.
- Using Fresh Fruit: Use fresh strawberries instead of frozen, and add ice cubes. Freeze the banana for a creamier texture.
- Adding Superfoods: Add chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, goji berries, or maca powder.
- Making Ahead: Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in an airtight container. Shake or stir before drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute