Strawberry Banana Smoothie

For now, love yourself and enjoy this one ... 

Hungry for something healthy but don’t have time to cook? This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a terrific (berry-fic?) blend of fruit and almond milk that will have you filled up and out the door in no time.

Something happened to the way I make smoothies. When I first started making them as a meal replacement (usually breakfast) or a snack, they were simple concoctions that involved only a handful of ingredients. They took little time to make. In fact, I found washing up the blender took longer than actually making the smoothie!

Then something changed. I got overzealous. Soon, I was rummaging through my fridge and pantry for anything that COULD go in my smoothie instead of using only those ingredients that SHOULD go in it. Yes, I was just like the scientists at Jurassic Park.

Granola, eggs, peanut butter, kale, spinach, yogurt, powders of any variety… it all went in there. My taste buds could not make sense of what was going down my throat. I just kept telling myself that it was healthy. And they were. But I can’t say I was enjoying the mish-mash of flavors. Not only that, the smoothies were taking so long to make, I may as well have taken the time to make a proper meal.

Well, this recipe is a return to those simpler times. It uses only four ingredients (discounting ice and the garnish) and can be blended together in a few minutes. Plus, the strawberry and banana taste great together, while the milk adds a creamy texture. It’s simple and easy—just what you need in a snack!

Is This Strawberry Banana Smoothie Healthy?

You bet it is. All the ingredients are natural. The fruit will give you energy, as well as a variety of nutrients, while the honey/syrup is an all-natural healthy sugar, perfect for those long afternoons when you’re feeling run down. The almond milk contains vitamin D and calcium, and is a dairy-free alternative to cow’s milk. Together, these ingredients are suitable for dairy-free and gluten-free.

Which Other Fruit Combinations Do You Recommend?

If banana and strawberry aren’t your thing (or you simply don’t have any), there are so many other fruit combinations to try.

Berries: Ramp up your antioxidants with a medley of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries (and strawberries, if you like).

Tropical: Use fresh mango and pineapple and pretend you’re on a beach.

Go Green: If you want to rely solely on the honey/syrup for your smoothie’s sweetness and forgo the fruit, use spinach and/or kale.

Citrus: Why go green when you can go orange? Use oranges, clementines, and/or tangerines with a squirt of lemon or lime juice.

Apple Pie: Chop up some apple and add a dash of cinnamon for a taste just like grandma used to make.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1 ripe banana, frozen preferably
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 cup ice cubes
• fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend

Combine strawberries, banana, almond milk, honey, and ice in a blender. Process until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.

Taste & Serve

Adjust the sweetness to your liking, pour into glasses, and enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Garnish with mint for an extra touch of freshness

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FAQs & Tips

Other Smoothie Recipes to Try

• Peanut Butter Low-Carb Keto Smoothie with Almond Milk: The name is longer than the ingredients list. A very simple keto smoothie that tastes like a peanut butter cup!
• Banana Vanilla Orange Smoothie: A high-protein (thanks to the added protein powder), thick smoothie that reminds me of an orange Creamsicle.
• Blueberry Spinach Smoothie: Rich with antioxidants, this smoothie balances healthy and sweet with aplomb (no, not a plum).

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Hungry for something healthy but don't have time to cook? This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a terrific (berry-fic?) blend of fruit and almond milk that will have you filled up and out the door in no time.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 125kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled
• 1 ripe banana preferably frozen
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 cup ice cubes
• fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

Instructions

• In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, banana, unsweetened almond milk, honey or pure maple syrup, and ice cubes.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Taste the smoothie and, if desired, add a little more honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness. Blend again if additional sweetener is added.
• Pour the smoothie into two glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paprika used in Thai food?

Yes. It is an ingredient in many dishes, including Pad See Ew (Thai fried rice), from eggs cooked in coconut milk.

Thai, Mexican, Spanish, Indian and Chinese cuisines include paprika.

Paprika is a product that dates back over 5,000-years to Ancient Greece. The word "paprika" comes from the Hungarian language meaning "pepper. "

Can you add spice into a drink

I love how spices bring flavour to food. How can you make spices come to life when they are used in drinks?

Spices are great because they bring out the best in any beverage. Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to your favorite beverage, such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Most recipes call for ground spices. This means that you'll need fresh whole spice. It makes sense but is time-consuming and expensive.

Here is where the magic happens. It's possible to transform your favorite spices into a powdered form that is easy to use with a bit of creativity. Then you can mix them into your favourite beverages to create delicious spiced drinks.

These powders can be made in two ways. One method involves grinding whole spices to a fine powder. Another method is to use a mortar & pestle to grind the spices until they are finely ground.

It doesn't matter what method you choose, the result is easier to measure out than whole spices and easier to store. The powder is stable so you don't run low on stock.

Mixing different spices can create new flavors. For minty water you could mix spearmint with peppermint leaves. For spicy ginger tea, use ginger and cardamom capsules.

Once you've mastered making powdered spices, you can apply the same technique to herbs. Oregano and rosemary are all popular herbs.

There are many options. Powdered spices can be used to add flavour to beverages or enhance the flavor of dishes like soups, salads and pasta.

Almond Flour and Almond Meal: What is the Difference?

An almond meal can be used as an alternative to almond flour. It can also be used in cooking and baking.

Almond flour might also contain gluten, which can make it hard to digest. It is important to avoid gluten-free products if you have celiac or other digestive disorders.

Almond flour may not be considered a "superfood", per se, but it contains healthy fats as well as fibre, protein and vitamin E.

The almond meal provides nutritional benefits such as magnesium, iron, zinc and manganese. It also contains vitamin A, B1 (thiamin), C, and folate.

Almond flour is made of almonds. Almond oil is made from polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, fatty oils. Both types help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

Almond flour is also high in antioxidants, such as phenolics, flavonoids and proanthocyanidins. These compounds help to prevent oxidative damage from free radicals.

An experiment published in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry showed that almond flour has an equivalent antioxidant activity to that of blueberries.

Almond flour is usually sold alongside almond milk, fortified with additional nutrients.

Does Thai use ginger?

The answer is yes. In traditional Thai cuisine, ginger is used extensively. Ginger is often used to make stir-fries and soups. It is also used in desserts, drinks, such a lassis.

Ginger is a common ginger plant in China, Japan, Korea, and elsewhere. Its origins can be traced back to more than 5,000years ago. It is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, where it was cultivated for medicinal purposes.

Ginger is known to stimulate digestion and relieve nausea. It may even help prevent migraines. Ginger can also be used to treat arthritis, muscle spasms, joint pains, or relieve them.

In Thailand, ginger is most often used fresh. It is then cut into thin strips and dried. In Asian markets, you can purchase ginger root in cans or in jars.

What are the most important flavours in Thai cuisine?

Thai cuisine includes several distinct regional cuisines. These include Northern and Central Thai cuisines, as well as Southern, Eastern, Western, Eastern, Western, Northeastern Thai food. Each region has its own unique flavour profile.

Thai food can be described as sweet, salty or sour.

Thais value sweetness as it makes the food more enjoyable. Thai cuisine has a lot of sweet ingredients such as coconut milk and palm sugar (gula Melaka).

Sourness is also very popular in Thailand. Hot dishes are often paired with sour foods. This combination helps balance out the heat.

Spicy food is another crucial ingredient in Thai food. Thai dishes often use spices such as chili pepper, galangal or ginger root.

Is Thai cuisine made with garlic?

Thai cuisine makes use of garlic. Garlic is used often in Thai cuisine, such as soups, stir fries, curries, sauces, and salads.

Thai garlic is chopped and fried together with ginger, shallots and other spices. In addition, it is commonly eaten with sticky rice.

Chilli paste, salt and lime juice are the most popular ways to eat garlic. This is "Nam Phrik" or "namphrik". Nam phrik often comes with grilled chicken breast or beef.

What is the difference between cooking with whole spices and using ground spices? Ground Spices?

There isn't any difference between cooking with whole spices and ground spices. All spices can be ground once they have been harvested. So there is no difference in quality.

But the price gap is significant. Whole spices are more expensive due to the labour required for processing them. But the taste is worth it.

Bulk purchases of whole spices can often get you additional discounts. For example, you might receive a discount if you buy an entire bag of cinnamon sticks.

The same applies to nutmeg and cloves, ginger or cardamom. You might be able to save money by buying these spices in bulk.

Ground spices last much longer than whole spices. This is because ground spices lose their potency quickly due to oxidation.

However, the main reason we recommend whole spices is because they add character to recipes.

Whole turmeric can be used to make delicious curry. To make a spice mixture for chicken dishes, you can grind whole coriander seed.

Also, grinding spices takes time. When you buy whole spices, it makes sense to buy a large quantity. That way, you won't run out of spices too fast.

Statistics

• It has been estimated that around 1,000 tons of pepper and 1,000 tons of other common spices were imported into Western Europe each year during the Late Middle Ages. (en.wikipedia.org)
• According to a recent survey, professional chefs and many home cooks use spices; usage has only continued to grow from 2011 to now. (hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu)
• According to Healthline, pink Himalayan salt is estimated to contain up to 84 minerals and trace elements, which gives the salt its special pink color. (spicecravings.com)

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How To

How do I decide which spices I want to buy?

To cook, you'll need to know how to choose the right herbs and spices for your recipes. There are many options available, so how do you choose which ones to add in your pantry?

Three factors are important to consider when choosing spices. They are the taste profile, shelf live, and price. The flavour profiles of different types of food can vary depending on whether they are used to cook meat, fish or vegetables, as well as pasta, eggs and bread. So once you've decided on a category, you'll need to narrow down your choices based on these differences.

Shelf lives vary greatly too. Some spices are good for a lifetime, while others can be lost quickly. Cayenne pepper, for example, can last years while oregano, on the other hand, loses its potency within two months. There's also the cost. Prices for spices range from $1 per teaspoon to more than $100 an ounce. This means that spice prices can vary widely.

Also, you will need to choose whether organic or non-organic ingredients are more appealing. Organic products use fewer pesticides, chemicals, and other harmful substances than traditional alternatives. This makes them safer for you and the environment. But they can often be more expensive so make sure you weigh the benefits against their costs.

Online shopping is the best option to find the right spices. Online retailers provide comprehensive information on every product, including pricing, reviews and ratings.

Once you have narrowed down your choices, you can place an online order with the retailer. Once you receive your items, store them safely in airtight containers away from heat and light.

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