Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 medium frozen banana, sliced
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Pour the full cup of milk (or your chosen liquid) into the base of your high-powered blender first. This protects the blades and assists in smooth blending. Add the vanilla extract now, if using.
  2. Gently add the frozen strawberries and the frozen banana slices directly on top of the liquid.
  3. Secure the lid tightly. Start blending on the lowest speed setting to break down the chunks, then quickly crank the speed up to high. Blend continuously for 45–60 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. If the blender stalls or the mixture is too thick, turn it off and add milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture flows easily again. Pour immediately into chilled glasses and serve.