strawberry smoothie recipe that is simple
This strawberry smoothie will be to your taste. This dish has a nutty strawberry flavor that is very crave-worthy. It is chilled, creamy, and filling.
These strawberry smoothies can be made with only four simple ingredients: frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, almond milk, and almond butter.
You may prepare this strawberry milkshake-flavored smoothie for the morning. All summer long, I'll be sipping on these pink beverages, and I hope you'll make them frequently at home.
Smoothies, in my opinion, should be really straightforward. I don't want to raid my pantry and refrigerator every morning simply to make a smoothie. I don't do well in the mornings! Additionally, if you have a sweet tooth in the afternoon or after supper, you can easily make one of these smoothies.
For a nutritional boost, you may alter the recipe by including flax or oats. You can even drizzle a little maple syrup on top to make them taste even more dessert-like. However, the four-ingredient combination has me more than satisfied, and I believe you will be as well.
How to Make Strawberries Smoothies
It's simple to make these strawberry smoothies. Given their high protein and fiber content, they are surprisingly satisfying. They're that wonderful. Make them for breakfast or whenever you're in the mood for ice cream.
The typical strawberry flavor, antioxidants, and bright pink hue are all present in frozen strawberries. You only need one 10-ounce bag or around two cups. Purchase organic strawberries if at all possible because ordinary berries are known for having excessive pesticide exposure.
This smoothie is naturally sweet and lusciously creamy thanks to frozen bananas.
Additionally creamy, almond butter also contains protein, fiber, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
Smoothie Tips
How to Quickly Freeze Bananas (and Minimize Freezer Burn)
Buy a lot of bananas and wait until they are properly ripe. In order to make banana bread, you want bananas that are pleasantly yellow, perhaps with a few spots, rather than completely patchy brown.
Bananas should be peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place the slices in a single layer on baking sheets lined with parchment paper (choose a sheet or sheets that will fit in your freezer) and flash freeze them. This is a fantastic quick method for freezing bananas.
They can be put in a freezer bag once they are completely frozen and will stay there for a while.
Before using, let strawberries thaw for five minutes.
Larger frozen strawberries, in particular, can damage your blender. Before usage, let the strawberries defrost at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to avoid damaging your blender and for easier blending. Alternatively, you may microwave them for 30 to 60 seconds, just long enough for the ice to melt and the cookies to lose some of their crunches.
If the mixture is still difficult to blend, pause, stir it, and then wait a few more minutes before attempting again. If you require extra traction, you can simply add a further splash or two of milk.
Simple Strawberry Smoothie
For breakfast or dessert, make this strawberry smoothie! This recipe for strawberry smoothies is creamy, delicious, and filling. It almost has a strawberry milkshake flavor. The recipe makes 2 to 4 servings (about 4 cups), although it can easily be doubled or cut in half.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cup to 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk or water
- 10 ounce (2 cups) frozen strawberries, thawed for 5 to 10 minutes*
- 1 ½ cup frozen bananas (I freeze my bananas in ½″ slices)
- ¼ cup almond butter
- Optional nutrition boosters: ¼ cup old-fashioned oats and/or 2 tablespoons flax seed
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup, if desired for sweetness
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients, starting with the almond milk.
- Blend on low until the blender gains traction, then ramp up to the highest speed as soon as possible (or if your blender has a smoothie function, that will work well). Use your blender’s tamper, if you have one, and stop to scrape down the sides as necessary. If the strawberries refuse to break up, let the mixture rest for several minutes before trying again. Add up to ½ cup additional milk if necessary.
- Once the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy, taste and blend in maple syrup if you’d like a sweeter smoothie. Divide the smoothie into 2 to 4 glasses, depending on your desired serving size. Serve immediately!
*STRAWBERRY NOTE: Even with powerful blenders, frozen strawberries, especially when large, can be challenging to blend. I advise defrosting the strawberries at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes in advance because of this.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREEFREE: Oats are not necessary for the smoothie to be gluten-free. Make sure the oats you add are gluten-free if you do so.
CHANGE IT TO BE NUT-FREEFREE: I haven't tried it, but you may use water in place of the almond milk and sunbutter in place of the almond butter.
STORAGE SUGGESTIONS: These smoothies keep nicely for one to two days in the refrigerator, covered. If you're troubled by the color change of the top layer, scoop it off.
