Ingredients
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 large frozen banana (or 2 small), broken into chunks
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk (any type: almond, soy, dairy, oat)
1–2 teaspoons optional sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or 1 medjool date)
Optional toppings: granola, chia seeds, fresh fruit, nuts, shredded coconut, nut butter
Instructions
1. Gather all ingredients, ensuring strawberries and banana are frozen solid.
2. Add frozen strawberries, frozen banana chunks, protein powder, and 1/2 cup milk to a high-speed blender. Add optional sweetener if using.
3. Blend on low, gradually increasing to high, using tamper if needed to push ingredients down. Add more milk 1 tbsp at a time only if necessary, until completely smooth and thick.
4. Spoon the thick smoothie mixture into a bowl.
5. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
For best thickness, use fully frozen fruit and start with minimal liquid (1/2 cup milk).
Use a high-powered blender for smoothest texture.
For vegan version: use plant-based milk and protein powder.
For meal prep: pre-portion frozen fruit and dry ingredients; blend fresh in the morning.
Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours but will thin out; re-blend with extra frozen fruit if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, can be made Vegan/Dairy-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 5mg