strawberry banana smoothie

​INGREDIENTS:

• ​1 banana (fresh or frozen)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 
• 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup liquid of choice ( 1%, 2%, almond milk, soy milk, water, etc.)
• 1-3 ice cubes

Directions:
1. Put all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and serve.

• For a less expensive meal, use 1 cup of Greek yogurt instead of protein powder.
• Use frozen fruit and ice cubes to make your smoothie thicker. 
• If you are trying to lose weight, use 1/2 milk and 1/2 water to reduce calories.
• If strawberries aren't in season, you can swap them our for any other berry (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.)

• Add 1 tbsp. of ground flax seed. This lowers your glycemic load (blood sugar) and increases dietary fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. Beneficial for diabetics and people trying to lose weight.
• ​Add 1 tsp. of chia seeds. Also contains large amounts of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, plus plenty of protein and many essential minerals and antioxidants. Chia seeds help regulate bowel movements, lower blood pressure, and improve blood sugar control.