Description
Creamy, cold, and sweet. This strawberry banana smoothie is made with ripe bananas, almond milk, and a hint of oatmeal and blueberries. It is the ultimate morning treat to start your day!
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Strawberries
- 2 Bananas, sliced
- 1/4 Cup Blueberries
- 1/4 Cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal
- 1 Cup Extra Creamy Almond Milk
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 3 Cups Small Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the strawberries.
- Peel the bananas and slice them into small pieces. (Then skip to step 6 if you’re using ice.)
- Place the strawberries, sliced bananas, and blueberries in a Ziploc bag.
- Freeze the fruit for 3-4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Add the oatmeal to the blender.
- Pulse for a few seconds until it turns into a fine powder.
- Add the fruit to the blender.
- Add the sugar and milk. (And add the ice as well if you didn’t freeze the fruit.)
- Turn the blender on and cover with a lid.
- Blend just until nice and smooth.
Notes
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Frozen vs. Fresh: Freezing your fruit for at least an hour (or overnight) instead of using ice gives you a much richer, thicker, and more flavorful smoothie that stays cold longer.
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Oatmeal Texture: If you prefer a completely smooth texture without any little bits of oats, blend the dry oatmeal in your blender for a few seconds before adding the fruit, sugar, and milk.
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Adjusting Consistency: If the smoothie turns out too thick, just add a little more almond milk. If it is too thin, toss in another frozen banana to thicken it.
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Sweetness Level: Ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots add natural sweetness, so feel free to reduce or omit the white sugar to taste.
