Strawberry Banana Smoothie and Dishes

This quick and easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a lifesaver for when it's time to jump right into the morning and get things done! With twin girls that are 2 and 1/2 years old, there are many evenings that I just do not get everything cleaned, and that's okay! We have to listen to our bodies and take a break when its just too much. Last night after dinner I rinsed all of the dishes, wiped down the stove, prepped hubby's hot chocolate for the morning and put the girls to bed. This smoothie allows me to quickly get back to cleaning without spending too much time preparing it.

Ingredients

4 strawberries
1/4c vanilla yogurt
splash of lemonade or fruit juice of your choice*
1/2 banana
1/2c crushed ice**

Combine all of the ingredients in your blender of choice and blend for about 30 seconds.

This recipe makes one serving

*Substitute with milk if you do not wish to include a fruit juice

**I use frozen strawberries so less ice is needed, increase ice if using fresh strawberries

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