How to Make a Strawberry & Banana Smoothie

If your kids are not fond of bananas and strawberries, try combining the fruits together to make a delicious strawberry-banana smoothie which not only tastes great but is healthy as well. The smoothie can be great for breakfast or those exhausting summer days, when your kids need a boost of energy.

Prep time: 3 to 5 min
Cook time: Nil
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Utensils: Blender, Knife, cutting board, serving glasses, spoon.

Ingredients:
Fresh strawberries: 10 oz
Ripe bananas: 2
Milk, yogurt: 3/4 cup
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Honey or sugar: 3 tablespoons
Ice cubes: 1 cup
Vanilla or almond extract (optional)

Instructions

  • 1

    Put the serving glasses in the freezer to chill them while you make the smoothie.

  • 2

    Thoroughly wash the strawberries under running water and put them in a porous basket to allow excess water to drain.

  • 3

    Once the strawberries are dry enough, cut their leaves off with the help of a sharp knife.

  • 4

    Also remove the banana peels and slice the bananas into smaller pieces which can be easily blended.

  • 5

    Put the strawberries and sliced bananas in the blender.

  • 6

    Also add honey or sugar and ice cubes.

  • 7

    Pour milk and yogurt into the blender, which will give the smoothie consistency and enhance the taste.

  • 8

    If you want, you can also add vanilla ice cream to further enrich the smoothie.

  • 9

    Cover the blender with the lid and pulse it initially on slow and then on high speed for one minute until all the ingredients have been crushed and the mixture looks nice and smooth. To make sure that your smoothie is not chunky, turn the blender off, remove the lid and stir it with a spoon before blending for a few more seconds.

  • 10

    Turn off blender and pour the smoothie into the pre-chilled glasses.

  • 11

    Add a few drops of vanilla extract, garnish with a strawberry or banana slice and serve immediately.

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