📖 Instructions

1. First, gather all your ingredients: one ripe banana, about 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries (I prefer frozen for that extra chill!), half an avocado, half a cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy, whatever floats your boat!), 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder (vanilla or unflavored works best), and a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if you want extra sweetness. Make sure your avocado is ripe, but not overly mushy. It should yield slightly to pressure.
2. Next, peel the banana and slice it into smaller pieces. This helps your blender out and ensures a smoother blend. Wash your strawberries and remove the green tops. If you're using frozen strawberries, no need to do anything—just grab a cupful!
3. Now, carefully cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out half of the avocado flesh. You only need half for this recipe; save the other half for later (maybe some avocado toast?).
4. Okay, time to load up the blender! Put the sliced banana, strawberries, avocado, milk, and protein powder into the blender. If you're adding honey or maple syrup, drizzle it in now. Remember, start with less sweetener—you can always add more later if needed.
5. Put the lid on your blender (make sure it's on tight!) and blend away! Start on a low speed and gradually increase it until everything is completely smooth. This usually takes about 30-60 seconds, depending on your blender's power.
6. Give your smoothie a taste! If it's not sweet enough for you, add a little more honey or maple syrup and blend again. If it's too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
7. Pour your creamy, dreamy Avocado Cream Strawberry Banana Smoothie into a glass. I like to add a few extra strawberry slices on top for a pretty presentation. And there you have it—a healthy, delicious smoothie ready to kickstart your day or satisfy your sweet tooth!