Strawberry banana smoothies have always been a favorite of mine. I remember when I was little, I often would make breakfast for my family and then a BIG smoothie for all of us to share. Yes, I did add a ton of sugar, I didn’t know much about health back then. These days I don’t really do too many fruit smoothies. Green smoothies have pretty much taken over my blender but occasionally I will enjoy a fruit smoothie and often use this simple strawberry banana smoothie recipe to fill that sweet strawberry banana craving.
Simple Sweet Banana Smoothie Recipe
It’s very simple with only 5 ingredients and less than 5 minutes to make. I like to use frozen strawberries so that it’s nice and cool, perfect for the summer or when we are wanting something refreshing to drink. I also like to put pears in the smoothie as it adds to the natural sweetness and makes it more filling and smooth.
The hemp seeds in this smoothie make it a more protein-packed smoothie that will help keep you full and energized. I hope you like it as much as we do. My kiddos especially are BIG fans of this one :)
Simple Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A refreshing strawberry smoothie thats delicious and nutritious. A simple and sweet boost of vitamin C.
Ingredients
- 2–3 bananas
- 6–8 strawberries
- 2 pears
- 1 cup water or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds (optional but highly recommended)
Instructions
- In a high speed blender add strawberries, bananas, pears, water and/or almond milk with hemp seeds.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 4g
I really hope you give this recipe a try and if you do, rate it and comment below. Let me know what you think and like always stay tuned for more healthy recipes!
Hugs,
Health Benefits
Strawberries are a high source of antioxidants, they have many other nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to overall health. These include folate, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, and magnesium. They are also extremely high in vitamin C. Strawberries have been known to improve brain function, and relieve high blood pressure, arthritis, gout, and various cardiovascular diseases. They are a great source of phytonutrients and have powerful anti-inflammatory abilities. Strawberries are also a great detoxifier, as they lower the effects of free radicals on the body. The impressive polyphenolic and antioxidant content of strawberries make them good for improving the immune system, preventing against various types of cancers, and for reducing the signs of premature aging.
