Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

Nutrition Notes

Strawberries are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, as well as other vitamins and minerals. They also provide some fiber—the amount of strawberries in this smoothie is about 4.5 grams. Strawberries have been linked with reduced inflammation and heart disease risk, as well as with boosting brain and digestive health. Thanks to their fiber and because they’re low-glycemic, strawberries may also help with stabilizing blood sugar.
Cow’s milk boasts an impressive line-up of nutrients, including complete protein, calcium, vitamin B12, potassium and vitamin D. Calcium and vitamin D are necessary for bone health and the fat and protein in milk can help keep you full longer. There is mixed consensus regarding dairy and heart health, but research seems to lean toward dairy having a neutral or slightly beneficial effect on heart health. There is even evidence that regularly drinking milk can reduce your risk of diabetes and cognitive decline.

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
¾ cup low-fat milk or unsweetened nondairy milk
¼ cup low-fat plain Greek or regular yogurt
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place strawberries, milk, yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), if using, and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

100	Calories
2g	Fat
16g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 100
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Vitamin A 317IU	6%
Vitamin C 46mg	51%
Vitamin D 44IU	11%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 27mcg	7%
Vitamin K 3mcg	3%
Sodium 52mg	2%
Calcium 165mg	13%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 26mg	6%
Potassium 343mg	7%
Zinc 1mg	9%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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