Strawberry Banana Elf Smoothie
A delightful and healthy smoothie made with strawberries and bananas, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup water or orange juice
- 1 tsp honey or sweetener (optional)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Layer: Blend the strawberries, water or orange juice, and sweetener until smooth. Pour this mixture into the bottom of a tall glass.
- Make the Banana Layer: Rinse the blender, then blend the banana, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Layer the Smoothie: Gently pour the banana layer over the strawberry layer to create a festive red-and-white effect.
- Garnish: Add a small strawberry or a sprinkle of holiday-colored sprinkles on top for a playful touch.
- Enjoy: Hold your glass, sip the smoothie, and let the sweet, fruity flavors brighten your day!
Notes
For a green layer, add spinach. This smoothie can be frozen in ice cube trays for future blends.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: smoothie, strawberry, banana, healthy drink, breakfast
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