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Simple Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

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This simple strawberry smoothie recipe combines frozen strawberries, bananas, almond butter, and almond milk to create a creamy, nutrient-packed drink perfect for a quick breakfast or refreshing snack. Optional oats and flax seeds can be added to boost fiber and omega-3 content, while a touch of maple syrup allows for a customizable sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this smoothie is both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups to 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk or water
  • 10 ounces (2 cups) frozen strawberries, thawed for 5 to 10 minutes
  • 1 ½ cups frozen bananas (sliced into ½ inch pieces)
  • ¼ cup almond butter

Optional Nutrition Boosters

  • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons flax seed

Sweetener (Optional)

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup, if desired for sweetness

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including thawed frozen strawberries, frozen banana slices, almond butter, and almond milk or water. Optionally measure out oats and flax seed for added nutrition.
  2. Combine in Blender: Pour almond milk into the blender first, then add the thawed strawberries, frozen bananas, almond butter, and optional oats and flax seed.
  3. Blend Smooth: Start blending on low speed to allow the blender to gain traction, then rapidly increase to the highest speed or use the smoothie function if available. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients towards the blades if necessary. If blending is difficult, pause and let the mixture rest for a few minutes before continuing. Add up to ½ cup additional milk if the smoothie is too thick.
  4. Adjust Sweetness: Once the smoothie is smooth and creamy, taste it and blend in 1 to 2 teaspoons of maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
  5. Serve: Pour the smoothie into 2 to 4 glasses based on desired serving size and enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Freezing bananas in ½ inch slices makes blending easier and the smoothie creamier.
  • Let frozen strawberries thaw slightly for 5 to 10 minutes to help blend smoothly without too much dilution.
  • Adding oats and flax seed boosts fiber and omega-3 content, making this smoothie more filling and nutritious.
  • If the smoothie is too thick, add almond milk or water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
  • Maple syrup is optional; natural fruit sweetness often suffices especially if bananas are ripe.

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