Strawberry Apple Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry Apple Smoothie Recipe

This recipe is designed to be thick, refreshing, and full of natural flavor.

Yields: 1 serving (approximately the size of the bottle shown) Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• Fruit:
  • 1 cup (about 5-6 large) Frozen Strawberries (using frozen fruit helps achieve a thick, cold texture without diluting the flavor)
  • 1 small to medium Apple, cored and roughly chopped (about 1 cup of pieces). You can use a variety like Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith. Keeping the peel on adds fiber and color.
• Liquid Base:
  • $1/2$ to $3/4$ cup of Liquid (e.g., Water, Coconut Water, Almond Milk, or Dairy Milk). Start with $1/2$ cup and add more if needed for blending.
• Optional Sweetener/Add-ins:
  • 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup (adjust to taste, only if your fruit isn’t sweet enough)
  • $1/4$ cup Plain or Vanilla Yogurt (for extra creaminess and protein)
  • 1 tsp Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds (for added fiber and Omega-3s)

Detailed Instructions

1. Prepare the Fruit:
   • Strawberries: Ensure they are washed and hulled. If using fresh, you may need to add a few ice cubes for a colder, thicker smoothie.
   • Apple: Wash the apple, remove the core, and chop it into pieces small enough to easily fit into your blender bottle. Leaving the skin on is recommended for nutrition.
2. Load the Blender: For most portable blenders, it’s best to add the ingredients in this order:
   • Liquid First: Pour your liquid base ($1/2$ to $3/4$ cup) into the bottle. This helps the blades move freely.
   • Small/Soft Ingredients: Add any optional add-ins like yogurt, honey, or seeds.
   • Hard/Frozen Ingredients: Add the chopped apple and the frozen strawberries last. This positions the hardest ingredients closer to the blades once the bottle is inverted (standard for portable blenders).
3. Blend:
   • Securely fasten the blender base (with the blades) onto the bottle.
   • Invert the bottle and press the power button to begin blending.
   • Blend until all the fruit is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. This usually takes $30$ seconds to 1 minute in a portable blender.
4. Check Consistency: If the mixture is too thick and the blender is struggling, stop, shake the bottle, and add a splash more of your chosen liquid (milk or water). Resume blending until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Serve:
   • Turn off the blender and remove the base.
   • Replace the drinking lid (if your blender came with one).
   • Enjoy your fresh, on-the-go smoothie!