Description
Energizing fat burning strawberry smoothie recipe delivers powerful nutrition for health-conscious individuals. Nutrient-dense ingredients combine seamlessly to support metabolic goals and provide delicious refreshment you can enjoy confidently.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 0.5 banana
Dairy and Milk:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey or stevia (optional)
- 0.5 cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather fresh strawberries, yogurt, protein powder, and other ingredients at room temperature to ensure optimal blending consistency.
- Combine all ingredients into a high-powered blender, placing softer ingredients at the bottom for easier mixing.
- Pulse initially to break down larger strawberry pieces, then blend continuously for 45-60 seconds until achieving a silky, uniform texture without visible chunks.
- Verify smoothness by stopping the blender and checking the mixture’s consistency, ensuring no fruit or powder lumps remain.
- Transfer the vibrant crimson smoothie into a chilled glass, allowing the beverage to maintain its cool temperature and fresh flavor profile.
- Consume immediately to preserve nutritional integrity and enjoy maximum taste and potential metabolic benefits of the ingredients.
Notes
- Boost metabolism by using frozen strawberries, which create a thicker texture and enhance fat-burning potential.
- Swap regular yogurt with Greek yogurt for extra protein and increased satiety, supporting weight loss goals.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for hidden nutrients without changing the delicious strawberry flavor, making the smoothie even more nutritionally dense.
- Customize the sweetness by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener as low-calorie alternatives to honey or sugar, keeping the smoothie diet-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg