I usually make smoothies a couple times a week. On weekends, I like to make a smoothie right after I go for a morning run. I love the combination of different fruits and flavors in smoothies. I came up with the name, sunrise smoothie because the colors of the fruits used in the smoothie reminds me of a sunrise, the time of day when the sun is just peeking up from the horizon. The smoothie is a blend of strawberries (fresh or frozen), a banana (fresh or frozen), and some orange juice. I sometimes add vanilla Greek yogurt when I want a more filling smoothie.
Sunrise Smoothie (Strawberry, Banana, Orange Juice, and Yogurt Smoothie)
· 8 fresh or frozen strawberries, stem and tops removed
· 1 large, whole banana
· 1 cup orange juice
· ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt (optional)
Directions:
1) Place all the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. If using frozen fruit, you may need to blend longer, about an additional minute or two.
2) Serve in a mason jar topped with a strawberry and paper straw. Enjoy.
Takeaways: I recommend adding the yogurt if the smoothie is a meal replacement. I’ve tried the smoothie both ways and enjoy both versions.