Description
Sweet strawberry and banana smoothie beckons with creamy tropical charm. Blended perfection promises refreshing delight that will cool and energize you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces, about 3) medium bananas
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces, about 5 to 6) medium strawberries
Sweeteners:
- 3 tablespoons granulated or liquid sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Carefully peel ripe bananas and slice them into uniform 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) pieces to ensure consistent freezing.
- Arrange banana segments and fresh, vibrant strawberries in a large 1-gallon (3.8 liters) ziploc freezer bag, spreading them evenly to prevent clumping.
- Place the fruit-filled bag in the freezer and allow it to solidify completely, ideally overnight or for at least 8 hours until the fruits are thoroughly frozen.
- Transfer the frozen fruit pieces into a powerful food processor or high-performance blender, ensuring the equipment is capable of processing hard, frozen ingredients.
- Add remaining ingredients to the frozen fruit, strategically positioning them to facilitate smooth blending and prevent motor strain.
- Pulse and blend the mixture, periodically stopping to scrape down the sides, until a creamy, uniform consistency is achieved with no visible fruit chunks.
- For immediate consumption, serve the mixture as a soft-serve style dessert, enjoying its luxurious, velvety texture right away.
- If storing for later, carefully transfer the smoothly blended mixture into a sealed glass container with an airtight lid.
- When ready to enjoy the stored dessert, remove the container from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Alternatively, for quicker softening, briefly warm the container in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, being careful not to overheat.
Notes
- Master a simple, creamy dessert without added sugar or dairy.
- Freezing fruit beforehand creates a naturally sweet, smooth texture.
- Ensure bananas are ripe and spotted for maximum natural sweetness.
- Store extra portions in an airtight container to preserve fresh flavor.
- Pull out of freezer 10 minutes before serving to achieve perfect scoopable consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g