Description
Enjoy a creamy and refreshing White Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie, featuring fresh strawberries, vanilla yogurt, and melted white chocolate. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, and can be customized with additional fruits or flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (about 1 cup, or to desired thickness)
- Fresh strawberries and white chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the Strawberries: Rinse the fresh strawberries under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Hull and Slice the Strawberries: Remove the green tops and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters.
- Measure the Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients for a smoother blending process.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: In a blender, add the sliced strawberries, vanilla yogurt, melted white chocolate, milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Add Ice: Add ice cubes to the blender, adjusting the amount based on your desired thickness.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Add more milk if the smoothie is too thick.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more honey or maple syrup if desired, blending again briefly.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Drizzle melted white chocolate inside serving glasses for a special touch.
- Pour the Smoothie: Carefully pour the blended smoothie into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish: Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim and sprinkle white chocolate shavings on top.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the smoothie fresh while cold and refreshing.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, substitute fresh strawberries with frozen ones.
- Add other fruits like bananas or blueberries, or a handful of spinach for added nutrients.
- Substitute milk with coconut or almond milk, or use Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Add protein powder or nut butter to make it more filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; shake or stir before drinking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes