This strawberry banana smoothie recipe is one of many I developed back when I owned an organic food business with tons of healthy smoothie recipes I made from scratch. I called them ‘Power Smoothies,’ because that’s exactly what they are. And especially when you add nootropics.
Strawberry banana smoothies are a go-to, and especially with nootropics onboard.
This particular smoothie recipe is one of many I created years back when I owned an organic food business.
Which was actually pretty epic because we rocked smoothies and an espresso bar — with the healthiest coffee beans on Earth: organic infrared.
So of course this smoothie recipe is all organic. It’s also customizable so you can mix things up.
It rocks pre-workout, post-workout, healthy breakfast ideas, snacks.
It’s also vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, and probiotic.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
So when it comes to this strawberry banana smoothie recipe, go organic. That’s because strawberries are one of the most heavily sprayed foods.
They’ve been a star on the Dirty Dozen List for years, not to mention organics are cleaner and more nutrient-dense.
Here’s a look at the ingredients (full measurements below):
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Filtered ice.
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Vegan ‘milk.’
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Vegan yogurt.
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Frozen strawberries.
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Frozen banana.
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Raw stevia.
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Vanilla, almond, favorite extract.
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Unprocessed salt.
Notes on Kitchenware
If you haven’t invested yet in high-quality non-toxic kitchenware, it’s well worth it. Properly cared for it lasts a long time and supports health.
You can also recycle glass jars and non-toxic containers from products you already buy and use them as food storage containers—which helps the environment and your wallet.
Look for conscientious packaging (BPA & phthalate free, etc.) that you can reuse.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
One of the things that makes this strawberry banana smoothie recipe so healthy is that it’s sugar-free.
Sweeteners like sugar that cause blood glucose spikes are unhealthy and promote weight gain, food cravings, and inflammation.
After stevia — which has next to no impact on the glycemic index (blood sugar) and is safe for diabetics — sweeteners with lesser degrees of impact are xylitol, monk fruit, and agave.
Notes
- On the recipe card I note that Now Better Stevia Organic Extract Powder is the only brand that’s potent enough at the given measurement. You may need to increase the quantity of stevia to achieve the same sweetness with a different brand. You can also use xylitol or another sweetener.
- It’s important that the banana is frozen.
- All the ingredients in this strawberry banana smoothie recipe are customizable.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe & Nootropics
Here’s a list of nootropics and boosters I add to this smoothie recipe:
Smoothie Ideas
- Spirulina.
- Chlorella.
- Matcha green tea.
- Wheatgrass.
- Barley grass.
- Mushrooms.
- Turmeric (curcumin) with black pepper co-factor.
- Beetroot powder.
- Vitamins and minerals.
- Vegan protein powder.
- Targeted plant blends.
- Seaweeds and plankton.
- Seeds such as chia, hemp, flax, acai (best ground up in liquid and a good source of protein, omegas, and other nutrients).
- Nootropics/blends you prefer.
- Sprouts & microgreens (powerhouses).
- Nuts and nut butters.
If you don’t add nootropics and boosters to smoothies and smoothie bowls, you’re missing out.
Smoothies are a perfect base.
But watch your brands.
According to this report:
Earlier this year, a nonprofit group called the Clean Label Project released a report about toxins in protein powders. Researchers screened 134 products for 130 types of toxins and found that many protein powders contained heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury), bisphenol-A (BPA, which is used to make plastic), pesticides, or other contaminants with links to cancer and other health conditions. Some toxins were present in significant quantities. For example, one protein powder contained 25 times the allowed limit of BPA.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 11/4 cups filtered water ice.
- 1/1/3 cups organic plant milk.
- 1/3 cup vegan yogurt I use Forager’s organic unsweetened cashew.
- 1 cup frozen strawberries.
- 1 cup frozen banana.
- 1/1/2 teaspoons stevia.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, almond, or your favorite extract.
- 1/4 teaspoon Celtic or pink salt.
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to your blender in the following order:
- Filtered ice.
- Plant milk.
- Vegan yogurt.
- Frozen fruit.
- Extract.
- Stevia and salt.
- Nootropics (powders, blends).
- Blend until smooth or to desired consistency.
Nutrition
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