Strawberry and banana smoothie
This fruity smoothie makes a fantastic quick breakfast. You can make it with just strawberries, bananas and milk, but adding peanut butter and vanilla takes it to a whole new level.
Each serving provides 285 kcals, 10g protein, 32g carbohydrates (of which 29g sugars) 12g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.3g salt.
Ingredients
- 5 large strawberries, stalks removed
- 1 banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
- 180ml/6¼fl oz milk or dairy-free alternative, such as oat milk, chilled
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp peanut butter
Method
Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Start blending on a low speed to bring all the ingredients together, and gradually increase the speed until the smoothie is smooth and creamy.
Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Frozen bananas chill the smoothie and help to make it extra thick and creamy. If you have a surplus of ripe bananas, or you make a lot of smoothies, keep a sealed bag of peeled and sliced bananas in the freezer ready to use.