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Thick Strawberry Banana Smoothie: High Protein Breakfast


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

A thick, creamy, and high-protein breakfast smoothie made with frozen strawberries, bananas, Greek yogurt, and protein powder. It provides sustained energy and a milkshake-like texture without being overly sweet.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 cups frozen strawberries (200g)
  • 1 large ripe banana (120g), frozen
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120g)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, or whole milk) (120-180ml)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) (30g)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (10g)
  • 1/2 cup ice (optional, if fruit isn’t frozen enough)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Ensure strawberries and bananas are frozen. If using fresh fruit, freeze chunks on a baking sheet for at least 2 hours.
  2. Add liquid (milk) to the blender first, followed by Greek yogurt, frozen strawberries, frozen banana chunks, chia seeds, and protein powder.
  3. Blend on low speed for 10-15 seconds to break up the frozen fruit.
  4. Gradually increase to high speed and blend for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth.
  5. Check consistency; if too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time. If too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup if needed.
  7. Pour immediately into a glass or travel tumbler and serve fresh.

Notes

For extra thickness, freeze Greek yogurt in ice cube trays and use them instead of liquid milk. Pre-portion frozen fruit and protein powder into bags for quick morning prep. Smoothies are best consumed fresh to prevent separation.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 27
  • Sodium: 80
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 27

Keywords: high protein smoothie, strawberry banana smoothie, thick smoothie, healthy breakfast, post-workout meal, gluten-free, dairy-free option