Name: Homemade Fruit Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned—examples: banana, strawberries, mango, mixed berries); 2 cups milk or 1 cup milk + 1 cup yogurt (choose cow’s milk, almond, soy, oat, coconut; Greek yogurt for extra creaminess); 1 cup ice cubes (omit if using mostly frozen fruit); 3 Tbsp sugar (or 2 Tbsp honey, maple syrup, adjust to taste); 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional); Optional add-ins: 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tbsp chia or ground flaxseed, 1 tbsp nut butter (peanut or almond), pinch of salt, handful of spinach or kale

Description

A quick and adaptable smoothie recipe perfect for busy mornings or post-workout refueling.

Ingredients

2 cups fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned—examples: banana, strawberries, mango, mixed berries)
2 cups milk or 1 cup milk + 1 cup yogurt (choose cow’s milk, almond, soy, oat, coconut; Greek yogurt for extra creaminess)
1 cup ice cubes (omit if using mostly frozen fruit)
3 Tbsp sugar (or 2 Tbsp honey, maple syrup, adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Optional add-ins: 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tbsp chia or ground flaxseed, 1 tbsp nut butter (peanut or almond), pinch of salt, handful of spinach or kale

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Instructions

Pour liquids into the blender first.
Add soft fruit next.
Add frozen fruit or ice cubes on top.
Add sugar and any optional add-ins.
Start blending on low for 10-15 seconds.
Increase to high and blend until smooth, 20-40 seconds more.
Check texture and adjust with milk or ice if necessary.
Taste and adjust sweetness or add a squeeze of lemon.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

For a thicker consistency, use frozen banana or Greek yogurt. Adjust sweetness as needed based on the ripeness of your fruit.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American