Ingredients
Method
- Place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of Vitamix, (or another high-powered blender).
- Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high for 30-60 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour into cups and serve immediately.
Notes
Ingredient Substitution Notes
Milk: Almond milk, whole milk, and 2% milk are all great choices.
Honey: Maple syrup or agave work well in place of honey.
Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen strawberries in this recipe – but I recommend frozen for the thickest, creamiest smoothie.
Frozen Banana: You can use room-temperature banana, but the smoothie won’t be as thick.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt: For the best flavor, use a vanilla yogurt. Greek or Icelandic yogurt are good choices. If using plain yogurt, you may need to add more honey to achieve your desired sweetness.
Smoothie Add-Ins
Spinach, Kale, Greens: You can add up to 1 cup of spinach, kale or mixed greens without changing the taste or texture. The color will change, and the smoothie will no longer be pink.
Protein Powder: Add a scoop of unflavored collagen protein or vanilla protein powder.
Chia Seeds: Add 1 Tablespoon chia seeds for extra protein and fiber.
Bee Pollen: Add 1-2 teaspoons.
How to Thicken a Smoothie
Use frozen banana and frozen strawberries for the thickest, creamiest smoothie.
Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free milk and yogurt.
Serving: Serve immediately as a snack or part of breakfast.
Storage and Freezing: Freeze leftover smoothie in a glass jar, leaving room at the top for expansion.
Nutrition: Each 1 cup serving contains approximately 150.8 calories, 26.8 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g protein, 3.8 g fat, 2.2 g saturated fat, 0.2 g polyunsaturated fat, 0.1 g monounsaturated fat, 12 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 438.3 mg potassium, 2.7 g fiber, 20.4 g sugar, 250 IU vitamin A, 64.1 mg vitamin C, 131 mg calcium and 0.4 mg iron.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
Milk: Almond milk, whole milk, and 2% milk are all great choices.
Honey: Maple syrup or agave work well in place of honey.
Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen strawberries in this recipe – but I recommend frozen for the thickest, creamiest smoothie.
Frozen Banana: You can use room-temperature banana, but the smoothie won’t be as thick.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt: For the best flavor, use a vanilla yogurt. Greek or Icelandic yogurt are good choices. If using plain yogurt, you may need to add more honey to achieve your desired sweetness.
Smoothie Add-Ins
Spinach, Kale, Greens: You can add up to 1 cup of spinach, kale or mixed greens without changing the taste or texture. The color will change, and the smoothie will no longer be pink.
Protein Powder: Add a scoop of unflavored collagen protein or vanilla protein powder.
Chia Seeds: Add 1 Tablespoon chia seeds for extra protein and fiber.
Bee Pollen: Add 1-2 teaspoons.
How to Thicken a Smoothie
Use frozen banana and frozen strawberries for the thickest, creamiest smoothie.
Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free milk and yogurt.
Serving: Serve immediately as a snack or part of breakfast.
Storage and Freezing: Freeze leftover smoothie in a glass jar, leaving room at the top for expansion.
Nutrition: Each 1 cup serving contains approximately 150.8 calories, 26.8 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g protein, 3.8 g fat, 2.2 g saturated fat, 0.2 g polyunsaturated fat, 0.1 g monounsaturated fat, 12 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 438.3 mg potassium, 2.7 g fiber, 20.4 g sugar, 250 IU vitamin A, 64.1 mg vitamin C, 131 mg calcium and 0.4 mg iron.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.