Strawberry Orange Vanilla Smoothie
Refresh your mornings or energize your afternoons with the vibrant and creamy Strawberry Orange Vanilla Smoothie—an irresistible blend of fresh strawberries, tangy orange juice, and velvety Greek yogurt. This quick, 5-minute recipe boasts a harmonious pairing of ripe banana and a hint of vanilla extract, delivering natural sweetness and a tropical flair. Optional honey allows you to customize the sweetness, while ice cubes ensure a perfectly chilled, frothy texture. Packed with nutrients and delightful citrus-fruit flavors, this smoothie is ideal for breakfast, post-workout recovery, or a snack. Serve it in tall glasses and garnish with a strawberry or orange slice for a stunning presentation that'll brighten any day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla-flavored or plain)
- 1 medium banana (ripe)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and hull them by removing the green tops.
Peel the banana and break it into smaller chunks for easy blending.
In a blender, combine the strawberries, orange juice, Greek yogurt, banana, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add honey to taste.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency, adding more honey or a splash of orange juice if needed.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a fresh strawberry or an orange slice on the rim.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1351 mg | 29% | |
*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.
