How to Make a Strawberry Banana Shake

Shakes are delicious ways to sneak in extra vitamins as well as fiber and calcium. They also make for a tasty snack or breakfast. Learn how to make a strawberry banana shake.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 medium-ripe banana
• 1/2 cup rinsed, chopped strawberries
• 1 cup skim or low-fat milk
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
• 2 or 3 ice cubes
• Blender
• Tall glass or 2 medium-sized glasses
• Straws

1. Pour one cup of milk into the blender.Add one peeled banana, broken in half.

2. Put in 1/2 cup of rinsed, chopped strawberries and 2 or 3 ice cubs. Add a a dash (about 1/4 tsp.) of vanilla extract, if desired.

3. Blend for one minute. If you have the option on your blender, whip for 20 seconds for a frothier shake.

4. Pour the shake into a tall, clean glass. Or, divide into two medium glasses to share. Add straws and garnished strawberrys to each glass.

Tips & Warnings

• Instead of milk, you may substitute soy milk (either plain or vanilla).