Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie (Print View)

Nutrient-packed blend of strawberry, banana, protein, and chia seeds for a fresh boost.

# Components:

→ 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

→ Texture

08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes, optional

# Preparation Steps:

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 texture if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down blender sides as needed.
04 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding additional sweetener or milk as needed.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately for optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a strawberry-banana milkshake but actually keeps you full for hours.
  • Everything blends in one container, so you're done in five minutes without a sink full of dishes.
  • The chia seeds add a subtle texture that makes it feel more substantial than just fruit and liquid.
02 -
  • If your smoothie tastes chalky or gritty, your protein powder is clumping up; blend the liquid with the powder first for five seconds, then add everything else.
  • Frozen fruit is your secret weapon for a naturally thick, cold smoothie without that watered-down taste that happens when regular ice melts.
03 -
  • Use frozen banana pieces you've prepped yourself instead of buying pre-frozen banana; homemade ones blend into a creamier texture without any icy grittiness.
  • Add the protein powder last and give it a quick pulse before blending fully, or it tends to clump up and create little chalky bits floating around.
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