Healthy Smoothie: A Refreshing and Nutritious Drink Recipe
Indulge in this Healthy Smoothie – a delightful blend of ripe banana, mixed berries, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and chia seeds. This refreshing drink is packed with nutrients and perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Smoothie:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add banana, berries, yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, sweetener (if using), and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high until smooth. Add ice cubes for a thicker texture and blend again.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- You can swap chia seeds for flax or hemp seeds.
- Boost with protein powder or add spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
