Strawberry Power Smoothie

This Strawberry Power Smoothie made with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and strawberries is a delicious way to start your day.

I have a bit of a sweet tooth and I like to enjoy a “treat” that is packed with fruit and tastes good.  This smoothie satisfies my craving for sweets but doesn’t leave me hungry.

To make it, I use Yoplait Greek 100 calorie yogurt for the base.  (Greek yogurt is high in protein which helps promote fullness.)  I add a little peanut butter for additional protein, some honey for a little natural sweetness, a cup of frozen strawberries, and a medium banana which helps make the smoothie creamy.

Oh – I almost forgot to mention that I add 1/2  cup vanilla almond milk to help make the smoothie – well, smooth.  Otherwise it would be too thick to drink.

I place all of the ingredients in a blender and whirl away.  In just a short while I have a nice, tangy smoothie that’s delicious.  My daughter thinks it is a little deceptive, because although you see the strawberries, you taste more of the peanut butter.  They are both great tastes to me, especially when they are mixed into Greek yogurt.

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Strawberry Power Smoothie

This Strawberry Power Smoothie made with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and strawberries is a delicious way to start your day.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Strawberry Smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 193 kcal

Author Lynda

Ingredients

• 1 5.3 ounce carton Yoplait Greek 100 Yogurt vanilla flavored
• 1 medium banana
• 1 cup unsweetened frozen strawberries
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/2 cup vanilla flavored almond milk
• 2 strawberries for garnish if desired

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse/blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
2. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with strawberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Power Smoothie

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 193

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Tips for Staying on Track

Sometimes we all need a reminder of ways to stick to our diet. Below are four tips that work for me:

• Drink water.  LOTS of water.  It is easy to feel “hungry” when our bodies are actually dehydrated.
• Create a playlist with music that energizes you – that makes you want to get up and GO!  Put it on your smart phone, plug-in your earphones, and go for a walk.
• Buy fruit and vegetables and have them ready to go.  Chop, slice, and dice then store in your fridge so that you always have something healthy to eat.
• Stock up on canned and frozen veggies.  Vegetables are full of fiber and vitamins and are low in calories.