Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

8 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Ready In: 5 min

“A basic but flavourful strawberry and banana fusion. Perfect as a quick lunch.” - by iheartnitz

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped strawberries
2 bananas, sliced
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
1 tablespoon wheat germ (optional)
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup ice

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Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

Blend the strawberries and bananas together in a blender until pureed. Add the honey and wheat germ to the puree; blend until combined. Pour the milk into the mixture and blend to integrate. Finally, add the ice and blend until no large chunks of ice remain. Pour into tall glasses to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
261 cal
13%

Fat
4.5 g
7%

Carbs
50.8 g
16%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (8)

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Sarah Jo

Apr. 2, 2012

"Both my strawberries and bananas were frozen which eliminated the need for ice. This was good but quite runny. Next time, I'd cut the milk back by half. It seems to be missing something--I can't put m..." See morey finger on it."

Summer Rose

Jul. 29, 2010

"I thought this smoothie was "watered down" way to runny for my taste. I feel a smoothie should be thick and full of fruit flavor, this was neither. The addition of wheat germ is a great idea and i rec..." See moreommend adding it. Cut the milk down alot and add yogurt, the honey is not necessary as the fruit is already sweet."

LatinaCook

Jun. 25, 2011

"Very delicious and refreshing. I loved adding honey instead of sugar. If your berries are very sweet you might not need to add the honey. Instead of adding ice, I made sure my berries were frozen. You..." See more can substitute flax seeds for the wheat germ as well. YUMMY!!"

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