The best smoothies are creamy, refreshing and satiating, with all the macronutrients you need to start your day on a high note. But it can be tough to find the right balance of nutritious and delicious. These healthy smoothie recipes hit both marks: Not only are they loaded with whole fruits and vegetables, but they also get extra oomph from add-ins like fresh herbs, creamy nut butters and warm spices. Any one of these also makes a perfect quick breakfast to sip on the go.
40 Best Smoothie Recipes: Strawberry Smoothie & More!
Here’s the most perfect strawberry smoothie you’ll find! It’s easy to blend up and has the best creamy texture and fruity flavor.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 2
Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 245 calories, Sugar 34 g, Sodium 70.7 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 banana (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt*
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk or oat milk)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup
- 1/2 cup ice
Instruction:
- Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary. If desired, garnish with a frozen strawberry and mint sprig. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.
