Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Name: Asian Sauce Boxs Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled; 0.5 cups banana, ripe; 1 cups plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt); 0.5 cups milk (dairy or plant-based), cold; 1 tbs honey or maple syrup; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 0.5 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness); 0.5 cups ice cubes (omit if using frozen strawberries); 1 tsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional); 2 to taste fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Inspired by Asian Sauce Box

Time10m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Smoothie Base

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled

1/2 cups banana, ripe

1 cups plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)

1/2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based), cold

Sweetener & Flavor

1 tbs honey or maple syrup

1/2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Texture & Extras

1/2 cups ice cubes (omit if using frozen strawberries)

1 tsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)

2 to taste fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Method

Prepare Fruit

Hull and measure strawberries

If using fresh strawberries, rinse under cold water, remove the green caps, and quarter larger berries. Measure 1.5 cups. If using frozen strawberries, no thawing is required unless your blender struggles — then briefly thaw for 5–10 minutes.

Prepare banana

Peel the banana and slice it into chunks. Measure roughly 1/2 cup of banana pieces (about half a medium banana) to add creaminess and natural sweetness.

Blend Smoothie

Combine base ingredients

Add the strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup cold milk to the blender jar in that order. Adding liquids first helps the blades move more easily.

Add sweeteners and flavor

Add 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup), 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice if using. These enhance sweetness and brightness.

Add ice and optional extras

If using fresh berries or you want a thicker, colder texture, add 1/2 cup ice. Stir in 1 teaspoon chia or ground flaxseed if using for fiber. Do not overfill the blender — leave space for the mixture to circulate.

Blend until smooth

Secure the lid and blend on medium-high for 45–75 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and no large fruit pieces remain. Pause and scrape down the sides with a spatula once, then blend another 10–15 seconds if needed. If the smoothie is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and blend briefly; if too thin, add a few more ice cubes or a few frozen strawberry pieces and blend.

Finish & Serve

Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity: add an extra 1/2 tablespoon honey or a few drops of lemon juice if needed, then blend very briefly to incorporate.

Pour into two small glasses or one large glass (see servings). Garnish with a mint leaf if desired and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Storage: If not drinking right away, transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Re-stir or re-blend briefly before serving; texture will thicken after sitting.