Easy Strawberry Smoothie – 4 ingredients

Do you love strawberries? Of course you do, everybody does. In which case you’ll probably love a strawberry smoothie, and this recipe is a winner. And are strawberry smoothies good for you? The answer is a resounding YES – the humble strawberry is actually a powerhouse in disguise – they are packed full of nutrients.

A strawberry smoothie is a great way to get more fruit into your diet, especially for children and the picky eater in your life! They are also super easy to make – it takes just a few minutes to make a strawberry smoothie. It’s a fun and creative way to use up fruit like a very ripe banana, or some strawberries that might be going off soon, to help you cut down on food waste.

Easy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

So what’s the easiest way to make a strawberry smoothie? And what ingredients do you need for a strawberry smoothie? Read on for our Easy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe, as well as some extra helpful information on other ingredients you can use, and general information about strawberries and how good they are for you!

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Strawberry Smoothie

Sweet and creamy strawberry smoothie with a fresh twist, using fresh strawberries and frozen bananas – a match made in heaven.

Prep Time3 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: global

Keyword: smoothie

Servings: 1 12oz

Calories: 182kcal

Author: jules

Equipment

• 1 blender

Ingredients

• 1 whole frozen banana cut into chunks before freezing!
• 8 whole strawberries the riper the better
• 200 ml apple juice
• 2 whole mint leaves

Instructions

• hull your strawberries and peel the banana
• add to blender with the 200ml apple juice and 1 mint leaf
• blend for 30secs
• taste and add another mint leaf if necessary

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Notes

Or for an even easier fix (seriously?!) try our delicious frozen Strawberry Split Smoothie

Simple Strawberry Smoothie Recipe Variations

Now, we obviously think that this is the best strawberry smoothie recipe, but there are some things that you can do to mix things up a bit – whether you have some extra ingredients that you want to use up, or you want to experiment with slightly different flavours. Here are some options:

If you fancy more of a strawberry banana smoothie, then try throwing in an extra banana – smoothies are a great way to use up a fresh banana that you might otherwise end up throwing away. You could also try adding any other frozen fruit that you have – frozen berries are particularly good with strawberries. You get a beautifully deep red or purple colour, and it tastes delicious!

You could also replace the apple juice for a different liquid – orange juice, or almond milk is an excellent source of vitamin E, and won’t raise your blood sugar levels, or you could try coconut milk, which is great for your gut health and can also help lower cholesterol.

To give your smoothie an extra creamy texture, try adding in some Greek yogurt (strawberry yogurt and vanilla yogurt will both work as well if you want to experiment with different flavours). Your choice of nut butter will give any smoothie recipe a bit of a kick, while chia seeds (high in heart-healthy fatty acids), fresh ginger (for an extra zing), almond butter (for lower cholesterol), or try some vanilla extract, maple syrup, raspberry jam or cocoa powder (purely for flavour). And don’t forget protein powder can be added to any smoothie recipes.

Are strawberries good for you?

Strawberries have a surprisingly high Vitamin C content – in fact 1 cup of strawberries (roughly 165g) has almost 150% of your daily recommended intake, helping to support your immune system. Strawberries also contain several types of antioxidants – molecules that scavenge free radicals from the body cells and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation.  They have good amounts of fibre and folate – (also known as vitamin B-9, which is important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function). Strawberries may help curb inflammation, manage your blood sugar, and guard against health conditions like high cholesterol, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. See what I mean?!

Easy Strawberry Smoothie

Are strawberry smoothies good for you? The answer is a resounding YES – the humble strawberry is actually a powerhouse in disguise. Strawberries have a surprisingly high Vitamin C content – in fact 1 cup of strawberries (roughly 165g) has almost 150% of your daily recommended intake, helping to support your immune system. Strawberries also contain several types of antioxidants – molecules that scavenge free radicals from the body cells and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation. They have good amounts of fibre and folate – (also known as vitamin B-9, which is important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function). Strawberries may help curb inflammation, manage your blood sugar, and guard against health conditions like high cholesterol, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. See what I mean?! So what’s the easiest way to make a strawberry smoothie? And what ingredients do you need for a strawberry smoothie?

Type: snack

Cuisine: global

Keywords: strawberry, smoothie

Recipe Yield: 12 oz serving

Calories: 128 kcal

Preparation Time: 3M

Cooking Time: 0M

Total Time: 3M

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 whole frozen banana
• 8 whole strawberries, hulled
• 200ml apple juice
• 2 mint leaves

Recipe Instructions: hull your strawberries and peel the banana add to blender with the 200ml apple juice and 1 mint leaf blend for 30secs taste and add another mint leaf if necessary

Editor's Rating:
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