Description
A creamy and refreshing Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie made with frozen strawberries, vanilla yogurt, milk, and a touch of maple syrup. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack and can be customized with different milk types or sweeteners.
Ingredients
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Smoothie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind - skim, 2%, whole, or almond)
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt (Greek vanilla, regular vanilla, or plain)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey or white sugar)
- 1 (10-12 oz) package frozen strawberries (or fresh hulled strawberries with 4-6 ice cubes)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the frozen strawberries, vanilla yogurt, milk, and maple syrup into a high-power blender in the order given.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is creamy and smooth with no chunks remaining.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the smoothie immediately for the best flavor and texture, or chill it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use any type of milk according to your preference for different flavors and dietary needs.
- For a thicker smoothie, reduce the amount of milk or add more frozen strawberries.
- If using fresh strawberries, add 4-6 ice cubes to achieve the same chilled consistency as frozen berries.
- Sweeten the smoothie to taste by adjusting the maple syrup, honey, or sugar amount.
- This smoothie is naturally sweet and does not require bananas, making it a great alternative for those who dislike or are allergic to bananas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
