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Simple Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Uber easy, meal replacement-sized, and endlessly customizable. One button and you're done.

Servings
1

Ingredients

    Instructions

    1. 1
      Add Milk First

      Pour the milk into the blender cup first. This helps the powder blend smoothly without clumping.

    2. 2
      Add the PB2

      Add the PB2 powder directly into the milk and give it a quick stir if you can — this prevents it from sticking to the blades dry.

    3. 3
      Pile Everything Else In

      Add the frozen strawberries, frozen banana, yogurt, and ice cubes. Lock the lid.

    4. 4
      Hit Smoothie

      Press the Smoothie button and let the Auto iQ do its thing. Let it sit for about a minute after the cycle finishes, then give it a few more pulses to finish it off.

    5. 5
      Add Any Extras & Serve

      This is a great time to add creatine, protein powder, or anything else you want to throw in. Give it one final pulse and pour.

    Notes

    The ice cubes aren't strictly necessary since everything is already frozen, but they make the smoothie thicker and colder. Skip them if you prefer a thinner consistency. No banana or PB2 on hand? No problem — just make a straight strawberry smoothie. This recipe is forgiving. One large serving works as a full meal replacement; split it into two smaller glasses if you just want a snack.

    Honest Rating

    Taste
    5.0
    Ease of Prep
    5.0
    Cooking Ease
    5.0
    Cleanup
    4.0
    Final Score 4.75 / 5

    For me this is a perfect smoothie. I can customize it however I want, add more to it, and it tastes incredible. Cleanup is very simple — rinse the cup, done. The Ninja makes quick work of all of it. If you're looking for something that can genuinely replace a meal and takes under two minutes to make, this is it.

    What You'll Need

    Ninja Auto iQ Blender — View on Amazon →

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