Description
A refreshing and nutritious Strawberry Banana Smoothie made with low-fat milk, fresh or frozen fruits, ground flax, and protein powder. Perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout boost, this smoothie combines natural sweetness with a dose of fiber and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ¾ cup low-fat milk (such as Fairlife or protein dairy-free milk of choice)
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen, the riper the better)
- ¾ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup ice
Nutrition Boosters
- 2 tablespoons ground flax
- ¼ cup unflavored whey protein powder (or pea protein, or a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein)
Flavor Enhancers
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (or optional sweetener of choice, to taste)
Optional Add-ins
- Peanut butter
- Baby spinach
- Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including the milk, banana, strawberries, ground flax, protein powder, vanilla extract, sweetener, and ice. If you want to use any optional add-ins such as peanut butter, spinach, or Greek yogurt, have them ready as well.
- Combine in Blender: Place the low-fat milk, banana, strawberries, ground flax, protein powder, vanilla extract, monk fruit sweetener, and ice in a blender. Add any optional add-ins at this time if using.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- If fresh strawberries aren’t available, frozen ones can be used and they help chill the smoothie.
- The vanilla extract is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with monk fruit sweetener or your preferred sweetener as needed.
- Optional add-ins such as peanut butter or spinach increase protein or nutrient content but may alter the taste slightly.
- To make it vegan, replace whey protein with plant-based protein and use a dairy-free milk.
