Strawberry & Banana Smoothie
Fresh strawberries are currently in season and they are perfect to add some sweetness to this Strawberry & Banana Smoothie Recipe. Smoothies are a quick and easy way to get some additional fruit and fibre into your diet.
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C!
When I make smoothies I only use as much fruit as I would ordinarily eat, otherwise, it’s very easy to overload the recipe. Smoothies are always a great option compared to juices too because smoothies retain all of the fibre components to fruit and this recipe contains 4.4 grams of fibre. The recommended daily intake for males is 30g and for females 25g.
Strawberry & Banana Smoothie - Key Nutrients
Vitamin C – smashing nearly 200% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, strawberries are a perfect way to increase your intake. Vitamin C is a nutrient essential for healthy immune function.
Vitamin E – Vitamin E is rich in antioxidants and helps to protect the body against the adverse effects of free radicals.
Magnesium – The majority of people don’t get enough magnesium in their diet and the Strawberry & Banana Smoothie provides roughly 20% of the recommended daily intake.
Strawberry & Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 banana
- 2 scoops Vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp avocado
- 1 handful ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender starting with the unsweetened almond milk and blend until smooth.
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I use a standard cup measure. If you don’t have one you can use a mug and substitute the amount for ¾ of a standard size mug. If you don't have avocado you could use 1 tbsp or tahini or nut butter instead. My favourite protein powder to add is Nuzest Vanilla Protein.If you like this recipe, you might like to try these;
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Amy Savage is a qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine and is available for consultations online and in Sydney CBD. Email amy@amysavagenutrition.com for further details.