Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Smoothie Base
Ice & Optional Add-ins
Garnish (optional)
Method
Prepare Fruit
Hull and measure strawberries
Rinse 1.5 cups of strawberries under cold water, pat dry, remove the green tops (hull) and halve any large berries so pieces are roughly uniform.
Prepare banana
Peel 1 banana and break into 1–2 inch pieces to help the blender process them evenly.
Blend Smoothie
Add 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup) and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract to the blender for sweetness and flavor.
If using, add 1 scoop protein powder and/or 1 teaspoon ground chia or flaxseed now.
Add 4 ice cubes to the blender. Secure the lid and blend on medium-high until smooth and creamy, 30–60 seconds depending on your blender. Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula once if needed, then blend again to ensure an even texture.
If the smoothie is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and blend briefly; if too thin, add another 2–3 ice cubes or a few more strawberry pieces and pulse to thicken.
Serve
Pour the smoothie into one large glass or two small glasses.
Garnish with a sliced strawberry and a mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.