Description
A creamy and refreshing Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie bursting with fresh berry flavor and made without bananas. This quick and easy smoothie combines frozen strawberries, vanilla yogurt, milk, and a touch of sweetener for a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind: skim, 2%, whole, almond)
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt (Greek vanilla preferred, but regular or plain works)
Sweetener
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey or white sugar)
Fruit
- 1 (10-12 oz) package frozen strawberries (or fresh hulled strawberries with 4-6 ice cubes)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the milk, vanilla yogurt, sweetener, and frozen strawberries into a high-power blender in the order given.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no chunks of fruit remaining.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the best flavor and texture, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- This smoothie is naturally creamy and fruity without the use of bananas.
- For a thicker smoothie using fresh strawberries, add ice cubes to achieve the desired chill and texture.
- Sweeten to taste with maple syrup, honey, or sugar depending on preference.
- Use any type of milk you prefer to accommodate dietary needs or flavor preferences.
- Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness, or store chilled briefly but consume within 2 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
