Reviewed: May 23, 2012

Nice change for a quick breakfast. I used a frozen banana, a few more strawberries, and as suggested by other reviewers, cut back a little on the yogurt and added a tad more milk (skim milk, in my case). Strawberries and bananas always complement each other, and the yogurt provides just enough tang to yield a bright and fresh smoothie.

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lutzflcat

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Living In: Lutz, Florida, USA

Reviewed: May 13, 2012

Because I used both frozen bananas and frozen strawberries (and a lot more strawberries than called for) this was so thick my Vita-Mix wouldn't even cut through it, which necessitated my having to add a lot more milk to make it run. The end result was a pleasant surprise! This was fresh and fruity tasting, and not as bogged down by the slightly sour tang of yogurt as some smoothies can be. I added a little honey to sweeten it up and this time Hubs actually commented on how "really good" this was without my prompting him. (Hmmm, I have to remember that - frozen fruit and LOTS of it, more milk and less yogurt) What is particularly nice about this smoothie is that there are no "exotic" ingredients you are not likely to have on hand. Smoothies,at least for me anyway, are something made on the spur of the moment and bananas and strawberries are simple, basic ingredients you can always have available in your freezer.

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naples34102

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Mequon, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

My husband makes this almost every day. It is perfect for that last banana that is way overripe and no one will eat! Sometimes he adds blueberries, flavored yogurt or pineapple juice to mix it up!

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Kathy

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2012

I have made this with oranges and fresh pineapple, peaches and bananas, very ripe pears and strawberries, whatever I have on hand. If I don't have milk , I use orange juice. I also add honey if I need to sweeten it up a bit. It is a staple at our house.

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retired teacher 910

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2012

this was pretty good. I liked the basic, easy to find ingredients it called for. To give it a little chill I blended about 6 ice cubes with it and a little honey to sweeten it up just a tad.

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MesaMa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2011

I actually really liked this! I did use Blueberries instead of strawberries, simply because I didn't have the strawberries, but I thought it turned out really good! I've had this a few times now... I love it!

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Kay-Otic

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2011

it is fantastic, i did it only for me to try it, but i'll do it again for the family, in winter is better use more sugar because the strawberry are still acid. i love it

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gap

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2010

OK... Feels like I am drinking a thin yogurt instead of a smoothie though.

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doncori

Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2010

Great smoothie! I used fat free vanilla yogurt and because it was a little thick added a little extra skim milk. I also added a little strawberry jam in addition to the strawberries to sweeten it up a bit and increase the strawberry flavor.

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Jillian

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2010

I love this recipe. I changed it up some since I make it and carry it to work with me. I freeze peeled and halved bananas when they have ripened well in freezer bags. I use one frozen banana, frozen strawberries and light chocolate soy milk with protein powder. By the time I get to work it is not too thick and is perfect on the go.

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