Strawberry & Banana Recipe

Prepare fruit

Rinse the strawberries, remove the green hulls, and halve them. Peel the banana and slice into 1/2-inch pieces so they blend evenly.

Combine base ingredients

Place the hulled strawberries, sliced banana, yogurt, and milk into a blender pitcher. Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice (if using).

Add the honey or maple syrup and the ice cubes to the blender. Secure the lid.

Blend on high for 30–60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and no large fruit pieces remain. If the smoothie is too thick, add up to 1/4 cup more milk and blend again for 10–15 seconds. If too thin, add 2–4 more ice cubes or 1/4 cup more yogurt and pulse to combine.

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

Pour the smoothie into a 16-20 oz glass (or two smaller glasses). Sprinkle chia seeds on top if using, and garnish with the sliced strawberry and banana.

Serve immediately with a reusable straw. Store any leftover smoothie in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then shake or stir well before drinking (texture will thicken).