Light Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie

• •2 cups Fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
• •2 medium Ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
• •1 cup Plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt
• •1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy, e.g., almond milk)
• •1 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
• •0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
• •0.5 cup Ice cubes (optional, if using fresh fruit and prefer colder/thicker)

Instructions

1. 1

   If using fresh strawberries, wash them thoroughly and hull them (remove the green tops). Peel and slice the bananas.

2. 2

   Add the hulled strawberries, sliced bananas, yogurt, milk, optional honey or maple syrup, and optional vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.

3. 3

   If using fresh fruit and desiring a colder, thicker smoothie, add the optional ice cubes to the blender.

4. 4

   Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula if necessary to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.

5. 5

   Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey or maple syrup, or add a splash more milk for a thinner consistency.

6. 6

   Pour the smoothie into four glasses and serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

• 💡For an extra thick and cold smoothie, use frozen strawberries and frozen banana slices. You might need less or no ice if using all frozen fruit.
• 💡Adjust the amount of milk to achieve your desired consistency. For a thicker smoothie, use less milk; for a thinner one, add more.
• 💡To boost protein, add a scoop of your favorite unflavored or vanilla protein powder.
• 💡For an added nutritional kick, a handful of spinach can be blended in; it will change the color slightly but won't affect the taste significantly.
• 💡If you prefer a sweeter smoothie without added sugar, ensure your bananas are very ripe, as they contribute natural sweetness.