Frosted Strawberry Smoothie
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, the Frosted Strawberry Smoothie is a delightful blend of ripe strawberries, banana, and creamy Greek yogurt, all whipped together with milk, vanilla, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup. This quick and easy smoothie recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it the perfect choice for breakfast on-the-go, a midday pick-me-up, or even a guilt-free dessert. Packed with vibrant strawberry flavor and a frosty, luscious texture thanks to ice cubes, this smoothie is as satisfying as it is nutritious. For an extra indulgent touch, top it with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint. Whether you’re a smoothie enthusiast or just looking for a refreshing treat, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 medium banana
- 0.5 cups Greek yogurt
- 0.75 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 cups ice cubes
- as desired whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- as desired fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries to remove the green tops.
Peel the banana and cut it into chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, add the strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, around 1-2 minutes. Stop and stir or scrape down the sides if needed for a uniform texture.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two tall glasses.
Optional: Top each glass with whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of elegance.
Serve immediately while cold and frosty. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1145 mg | 24% | |
*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.
