Strawberry Banana Shake

This whole-fruit shake packs intense strawberry and banana flavor for a quick, refreshing snack.

Strawberry Banana Shake

Ingredients

  • 230 g (1 cup) vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt
  • 125 g (1 cup) frozen strawberries
  • Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) peeled, halved
  • 180 ml (¾ cup) milk
  • Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) granulated sugar
  • 30 g (¼ cup) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Select Variable 1.
  3. Turn machine on and slowly increase to the highest speed.
  4. Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

Substitute strawberry frozen yogurt or ice cream for vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt. For a non-dairy alternative, use soy milk and soy ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 70 g (½ cup) frozen strawberries, diced
  • 115 g (½ cup) vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt
  • 50 g (½ small) banana
  • 90 ml (3 fl.oz) Almond Milk [or milk alternative]

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
  2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds.

Chef's Notes

  • Substitute strawberry frozen yogurt or ice cream for vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt or ice cream. For a non-dairy alternative, use soy milk and soy ice cream.
  • Frozen, whole strawberries will not process the same as the smaller, diced strawberries called for in this recipe.