Refreshing & Sweet! Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Homemade Strawberry Banana Juice Recipe: Enjoy a Year-Round Fresh Fruit Smoothie with Frozen Strawberries
Don’t worry if it’s not strawberry season! Learn how to make a fresh and sweet homemade fruit juice year-round using frozen strawberries. Adding creamy banana makes it even more satisfying, perfect as a hearty breakfast replacement. This recipe introduces a step-by-step guide to creating a delicious strawberry banana smoothie that provides a quick energy boost with its refreshing and sweet flavors. Make your own cafe-style masterpiece at home!
Essential Ingredients- 1.5 cups frozen strawberries (approx. 200g)
- 1 medium banana
- 200ml milk (adjust to your preference)
- 1-2 Tbsp honey (sweetness adjustable)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather all the ingredients for your smoothie. If fresh strawberries aren’t in season, frozen strawberries are a perfect substitute, offering a fresh taste year-round. Prepare 1.5 cups of frozen strawberries, 1 ripe banana, and 200ml of milk. This amount will yield approximately two generous servings of strawberry banana smoothie.
Step 2
Peel the banana and chop it into roughly 2-3cm chunks. If you’re preparing fresh strawberries for topping, wash 3-4 fresh strawberries, remove the stems, and chop them finely. These strawberries can be lightly macerated in sugar for enhanced flavor.
Step 3
Macerating the topping strawberries in sugar adds a delightful texture and doubles the sweetness, which kids especially love. In a small bowl, combine the chopped 3-4 strawberries, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Gently mix them together and let them sit for about 5 minutes. This process creates a quick strawberry compote that adds a special touch when spooned over the smoothie.
Step 4
Now, add the 1.5 cups of frozen strawberries, the chopped banana, and 200ml of milk to your blender. Pour in 1-2 tablespoons of honey for a natural sweetness. You can substitute honey with other sweeteners like allulose or agave syrup, and adjust the amount to your taste.
Step 5
Secure the lid of the blender and blend all the ingredients until smooth, typically for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more milk. For an extra icy texture, you can add a few ice cubes before blending. Pour the smoothly blended smoothie into your chosen glasses.
Step 6
Finally, spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the prepared sweet and tangy strawberry topping over your smoothie for a beautifully finished Strawberry Banana Smoothie! This smoothie is also a fantastic way to use up ripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste, leveraging their natural sweetness. With the addition of milk, it’s incredibly filling, making it an ideal meal replacement for busy mornings. We highly recommend making this delicious strawberry smoothie at home to kickstart your day with energy and goodness!
