Strawberry Orange Smoothie with a Twist
Dive into a refreshing burst of flavor with this Strawberry Orange Smoothie with a Twist! Perfectly sweet strawberries meet zesty orange juice, while a frozen banana adds creaminess and natural sweetness. The secret ingredient? A dash of fresh ginger for a subtle kick that invigorates your taste buds. Greek yogurt lends a protein-packed creaminess, and fresh mint leaves elevate the drink with a hint of herbal coolness. Finished with optional honey for added sweetness, this vibrant smoothie is perfect for breakfast, a post-workout boost, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a healthy and energizing treat bursting with fruity goodness and a touch of spice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 frozen banana
- 0.5 teaspoons fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 cups greek yogurt
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems.
Peel and slice the frozen banana into smaller chunks for easier blending.
Peel a small piece of fresh ginger and finely grate about 1/2 teaspoon using a microplane or fine grater.
In a blender, combine the strawberries, orange juice, frozen banana, grated ginger, honey (if using), Greek yogurt, fresh mint leaves, and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two serving glasses.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a slice of strawberry for presentation, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing twist!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.7 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1528 mg | 33% | |
*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.
