Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie (Printable)

A nutrient-packed blend of strawberries, banana, protein, and chia seeds for a vibrant morning boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled

→ Protein

03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately 1 ounce

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Seeds

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Sweetener

07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Ice

08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Add strawberries, banana, protein powder, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds to blender
02 - Include honey or maple syrup for sweetness and ice cubes for thicker consistency if desired
03 - Process on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down blender sides as needed
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sweetener or adjust thickness by adding additional milk as desired
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required
  • Packed with 17g of protein per serving to keep you full and energized
  • Naturally sweetened with fresh fruit for a guilt-free treat
  • Easily customizable to accommodate vegan and dairy-free diets
  • Loaded with omega-3s from chia seeds for heart and brain health
02 -
  • Use frozen fruit instead of fresh for a thicker, colder smoothie without watering it down with ice
  • Add ingredients to the blender in the order listed—liquids first helps the blades move more freely
  • Let chia seeds soak in the almond milk for 5 minutes before blending for easier digestion
  • Taste before serving and adjust sweetness—ripe bananas may provide enough natural sweetness without added honey
  • Clean your blender immediately after use to prevent ingredients from drying and sticking
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