Description
A quick and nutritious strawberry-banana green smoothie that’s perfect for busy mornings or post-workout refuels.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 medium ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 handful (about 1 cup) packed fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (dairy-free option available)
- 3/4 to 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (optional)
- A few ice cubes (only if using fresh fruit)
Instructions
- Pour almond milk into the blender first. Add Greek yogurt and protein powder, if using.
- Pack the fresh spinach on top of the wet ingredients.
- Place the banana and frozen strawberries over the spinach. Sprinkle the chia seeds over the fruit.
- Start the blender on low and pulse 8–10 times to break up the frozen fruit.
- Increase to high and blend for 30–45 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
- Taste and adjust: add almond milk to thin it or honey/maple syrup to sweeten if needed.
- Pour into a tall glass and garnish if desired.
Notes
Use frozen banana slices for an extra-thick texture. For a dairy-free option, choose soy or coconut yogurt and a vegan protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American