Strawberry banana smoothie

If you love strawberries and bananas, you will be delighted with this refreshing smoothie. Not only is it mouthwatering delicious but it is extremely healthy. It is packed with potassium, vitamin C and antioxidants. The bananas give you an extra smooth texture coupled with fresh strawberries for a perfectly sweet flavor.

A strawberry banana smoothie is the ideal drink for people on the go or a late afternoon snack.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup fresh strawberries; diced (frozen strawberries may be used)

2 ripe bananas, sliced (for extra thickness use frozen bananas)

¾ cup milk or substitute soy, rice, almond or coconut milk

½ cup ice cubes

Sprigs of mint

Directions

Prepare strawberries, wash thoroughly and dice into pieces

Cut bananas (fresh or frozen)into 1 inch slices

Place strawberries and bananas into a blender. Note: Reserve a few strawberries for garnish

Add ice cubes and choice of milk

Mix ingredients on low until well blended. If needed, stop the blender and stir mixture away from the sides and near the blade

Serve immediately. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of strawberry. Goes well with cookies, a muffin or a favorite sandwich

Watch this super easy video of how to make strawberry banana smoothie.