Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Prepare fruit

If using whole frozen strawberries that are large, briefly run them under cold water to remove any frost and let sit for 1 minute to slightly loosen; measure 1.5 cups. Slice the banana and measure 1/2 cup (about half a medium banana).

Add the frozen strawberries, sliced banana, Greek yogurt, and milk to a blender jar. The ingredient order is: liquids first (milk, yogurt) then fruit to help blending.

Add honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract to the blender.

Secure the blender lid and blend on medium-high speed for 30–60 seconds, or until smooth and no large fruit pieces remain. Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed, then continue blending.

Check consistency: the target is a 16 oz (about 2 cups) smoothie with a pourable but slightly thick texture. If too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons (30 ml) more milk and blend 10–15 seconds. If too thin, add 2–4 tablespoons of frozen strawberries or 1–2 ice cubes and blend again.

If using ice, seeds, or protein powder, add them to the blender with the other ingredients before the first blend. Blend until fully incorporated and smooth. Note: chia seeds will thicken the smoothie slightly if left to sit.

Pour the smoothie into a 16 oz glass. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired (add 1/2 tbs honey and stir).

Garnish with a sliced fresh strawberry on the rim and a mint leaf on top. Serve immediately with a straw.