Banana and Strawberry Smoothie

A couple years ago my mom gave me a smoothie machine for Christmas. It is actually a blender with a fancy name but we won't tell her that. Anyway, I have never had luck with making smoothies. They just never tasted right to me.

When I began my weigh loss journey I decided to give it another try. I just happened to have milk because my niece had stayed the weekend and she drinks smoothies for breakfast so I figured I would go with that instead of the yogurt that the recipes call for that I have used in the past. Way better. Granted I have only tried one flavored smoothie but it is working for me.

I have been making a banana and strawberry smoothie a couple times a week.

It makes about two cups. I usually drink one cup in the morning and the second in the afternoon.

I am not an expert but I have learned a little about banana and strawberry smoothies.
1. Frozen strawberries make it thick. Like so thick I threw it out because I couldn't drink it.
2. It taste better with fresh strawberries.
3. It is not real cold when finished. Maybe because the banana isn't cold? I enjoy my afternoon glass better because it is cold. I have read that I should put a couple ice cubes in it but I just haven't tried it.
4. If you use small strawberries the banana flavor really comes out.

Anyway, that is all I have to say. I just thought I would tell you about my new found love for my blender smoothie machine.
Banana and Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
1 Medium Banana - 105 calories (count taken from The Calorie King book)
6 Large Strawberries - 40 calories (count taken from The Calorie King book)
1 Cup of Skim Milk - 80 calories (count taken from milk carton)
Put in blender and blend well. Pour in glass and drink.
Total Calories - 225
Do you have a great smoothie recipe?

Missy