Chocolate Strawberry Clean Out the Fridge Smoothie
Transform your fridge leftovers into a decadent and nutrient-packed treat with this Chocolate Strawberry Clean Out the Fridge Smoothie! Bursting with fresh or frozen strawberries, creamy banana, and rich cocoa powder, this recipe creates a luscious blend that satisfies both your sweet tooth and your health goals. Customize it with your choice of milk—dairy or plant-based—and sneak in a handful of greens like spinach or kale for an extra boost of vitamins, making it the perfect waste-free breakfast or snack. This 5-minute recipe is ideal for busy mornings, offering a velvety texture from yogurt and a touch of optional honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Chill it to perfection with a few ice cubes, and enjoy a refreshing smoothie that’s as resourceful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 handful any greens (e.g., spinach, kale) - optional
- 3 cubes ice cubes
Instructions
1. Gather all your ingredients, checking your fridge for any fresh or leftover produce to include.
2. Rinse and hull the strawberries if using fresh ones. Peel the banana if it's fresh.
3. Add the milk (or plant-based milk) to a blender as the base liquid.
4. Add the yogurt, banana, and strawberries into the blender.
5. Sprinkle in the cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor.
6. If you'd like extra sweetness, drizzle in the honey or maple syrup.
7. Optionally, add a handful of greens like spinach or kale for a nutrient boost.
8. Toss in the ice cubes to make the smoothie cold and refreshing.
9. Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes or until the smoothie is creamy and well combined.
10. Taste and adjust sweetness or liquid as needed, then blend again briefly if adjustments are made.
11. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Strawberry Clean Out the Fridge Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.9 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1746 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
