A delicious sweet smoothie recipe made healthily and sweetened with fruit and a touch of honey!
*For recipe notes and more about the smoothie scroll past the recipe if you are interested in reading more*.
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Easy Healthy Sweet Smoothie Recipe
Indulge in a delicious and nutritious sweet smoothie packed with vitamins, minerals, and natural sweetness. A healthy treat in a glass!
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup Vanilla almond milk
- 2 tbsp of yogurt (you can use strawberry flavored)
- 2 tsp of honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp of almond butter (or peanut butter)
Instructions
- Measure the ingredients as listed.
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender starting with the frozen fruit followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For the best taste and texture, consume immediately after the smoothie is blended.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 66.3g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
Sweet Fruit Smoothie Benefits
Even though the smoothie is sweet, it’s mostly sweetened using fruit. Fruit contains nutrients and vitamins, making this smoothie quite good for you!
Here are some of the benefits of this sweet smoothie:
- It’s a Good Source of Vitamins And Minerals: The drink provides a significant amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and potassium, which are important for various bodily functions.
- Rich In Dietary fiber: The sweet fruit smoothie contains dietary fiber the from mix of fruits and nut butter, which can help support digestion and keep you feeling full.
- It’s a Source of Healthy Fats And Protein: The almond butter and yogurt used in the recipe provide healthy fats and protein, which can help satisfy your hunger and provide sustained energy.
- The Natural Sweetness Helps Curb Sugar Cravings Naturally: The natural sugars from the fruits and honey offer a sweet taste without the need for excessive added sugars. This can help curb cravings for processed sugary snacks.
- Helps Boost Energy: The combination of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein can provide a source of energy.
Optional Recipe Customizations
The smoothie is sweetened mostly from the fruit, making this smoothie quite healthy.
If you fancy a more indulgent smoothie, you can certainly customize it to be more of a dessert smoothie than simply a sweet fruity smoothie.
Here are some ways you can customize the smoothie:
- Add a tablespoon of chocolate spread, like Nutella along with the listed ingredients in the recipe.
- Add whipped cream when you serve the smoothie and crush some cookies on top.
- Instead of almond milk for the base of the smoothie, use condensed milk, which will really sweeten the smoothie.
- Another smoothie base you can use instead of almond milk is fruit-flavored milk. Banana milk or strawberry milk can both work wonderfully.
- I used plain unsweetened yogurt the first time I made this sweet fruit smoothie. But I have also tested the smoothie with sweetened and flavored yogurt. It made the smoothie a lot sweeter!
Sweetening Smoothies Frequently Asked Questions:
What Can Sweeten a Smoothie?
If you want to sweeten your smoothies a bit more, the easiest way to do so is by adding sugar syrups like agave, maple, or honey. Other ways include sweetened and flavoured yogurts of milk.
Can I Add Sugar In Smoothies For Sweetness?
Adding sugar to smoothies isn't common, however, if you need a sweetness boost, you can most certainly add a spoonful of sugar. I like adding sugar when I make dessert smoothies.
What Are Some Healthy Ways To Sweeten a Smoothie?
One of my favorite ways to sweeten a smoothie healthily without adding extra calories is adding cinnamon. Cinnamon give the illusion of sweetness, without actually adding any sugar. Other methods include simply using more fruits in your smoothies.