Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

• 1 medium ripe banana

• 1 cup milk (dairy or almond/soy/oat)

• ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt (optional for creaminess)

• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 tablespoon rolled oats or granola (for texture and nutrition)

• A few ice cubes (if using fresh strawberries)

Toppings (Optional but Recommended):

• Fresh sliced strawberries

• Granola or oats

• Chia seeds or flaxseeds

• A drizzle of honey

Instructions:

1. Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems.

2. Add strawberries, banana, milk, yogurt, and honey into a blender.

3. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.

4. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk. If too thin, add more strawberries or a few ice cubes.

5. Pour into a chilled glass.

6. Top with granola, sliced strawberries, and seeds for garnish.

7. Serve immediately while cold and refreshing.

Q&A Section

Q1: Can I make this smoothie vegan?
Yes! Simply replace dairy milk with almond, soy, or oat milk and use a dairy-free yogurt or skip the yogurt altogether.

Q2: Is this smoothie good for weight loss?
Yes. It is naturally low in calories and high in fiber. To make it more weight-loss friendly, skip the honey and use unsweetened almond milk.

Q3: Can I prepare it ahead of time?
Smoothies taste best fresh. However, you can blend it and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in a sealed jar. Shake well before drinking.

Q4: What are the health benefits?

• Strawberries provide vitamin C and antioxidants.

• Banana gives potassium and natural sweetness.

• Yogurt adds probiotics and protein.

• Oats/granola provide fiber for digestion.

Q5: Can I add protein powder?
Absolutely. Add one scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder to turn it into a post-workout recovery drink.

✨ This Strawberry Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and nutritious — perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or a post-workout boost.