Theresa's Mixed Nuts: Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Strawberry Banana Smoothie


When the weather starts warming up, I get smoothies on the brain all the time. The only problem is, there aren’t many places to get one around here, unless you want to go to Dairy Queen. Paying $4 for a smoothie just doesn’t sit well with me. So, I thought I would share my favorite homemade smoothie recipe today. This recipe will make enough to serve 2.




Ingredients:

12 Frozen Strawberries
1 Peeled and cut up banana
1/2 Cup Skim Milk
1/2 Cup Vanilla Yogurt (I don’t use light. I like the full fat yogurt. I think the light varieties give this a weird flavor)
3 Tablespoons White Sugar
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Top with whipped cream. Serve.

*The smoothie will be thick. If you like yours a bit thinner, add more milk. If you prefer fresh strawberries over frozen, use 12 fresh berries and 7 cubes of crushed ice in place of the frozen berries).

15 comments:

  1. Who needs a Dairy Queen smoothie when you can make THAT?! Looks awesome! I will try this for sure :) Thanks for sharing!

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  2. I love smoothies!! especially strawberry ones.. that one looks so yum! :)

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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  3. That looks yummy! Coming by to visit from Katherine's hop!
    Cheers,
    Char
    http://1epicmom.com

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  4. Oh yum!!! This looks so delicious!!

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  5. Strawberry and banana -- classic combo! Yum!

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  6. It looks good even without tasting.
    Found you on Thursday Blog Hop, followed you on GFC and Linky.
    Blessings!

    www.ugochi-jolomi.com

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  7. I think this looks absolutely amazing!!

    New follow from the blog hop :) Can't wait to catch up on your posts! Hope you'll take a look at my blog and follow back <3

    xo, Jersey Girl

    hairsprayandhighheels.blogspot.com

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  8. LOVE SMOOTHIES!!! BUT YA THE PRICES ARE SCAREY LIKE GASOLINE PRICES!!! I HAVE SOME SUPER RECIPES BUT I FIND I HATE CLEANING UP THE BLENDER/SMOOTHIE MAKER UGH ALL THE PARTS ETC...I AM GETTING INTO JUICING AND IT IS THE SAME THING I LOVE THE JUICE AND IT IS SOOO GOOD FOR YOU BUT WHO WANTS TO SPEND 30 MINUTES CLEANING ALL THE PARTS?? LOVE THE PICS OF YOUR BOXERS (THE PEOPLE TOO) AND THEIR NAMES HOW ADORABLE (THE PEOPLE TOO) HOPPED OVER AND NOW FOLLOWING :}

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comments :) I agree too! Cleaning the blender is such a chore, sometimes that does prevent me from satisfying my smoothie craving.

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  9. That looks yummy and refreshing! Thank you for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things Hop. I appreciate your bloggy friendship xo

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    1. Thank you Katherine for hosting each week! I love finding new recipes and crafts from the hop each week. I enjoy our bloggy friendship too :)

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  10. Homemade smoothies are so much cheaper & better...thanks for adding another smoothie recipe to my menu! By the way, I always use my immersion blender...less clean-up!

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  11. This is a great recipe for a Delicious Smoothie! It uses skim milk and Vanilla yogurt! I must try this!

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  12. I make a smoothie every day, no matter what the season. Fresh fruit when I have it, frozen when I don't.

    slehan at juno dot com

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