Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie
Try this Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 20.49485 g
- Cholesterol 3.36875 mg
- Fat 0.65254375 g
- Fiber 1.53399994373322 g
- Protein 5.62425625 g
- Saturated Fat 0.36253 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (197g)
- Sodium 75.00875 mg
- Sugar 18.9608500562668 g
- Trans Fat 0.0899449999999999 g
- Calories 105 calories
Step-by-step
- Place everything in a blender and pulse until completely blended.
- Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy.
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- Load liquids into the blender canister first to create a vortex that pulls solid ingredients down into the blades without requiring manual tampering.
- Slice fresh bananas into quarter-inch disks and freeze them flat on parchment paper for two hours before blending to ensure they shatter evenly instead of clumping around the shaft.
- Protein powders often contain gums and thickeners that expand upon prolonged contact with moisture, meaning the beverage will thicken noticeably if left to sit for more than ten minutes.
- Refrigerating leftover portions in an airtight mason jar for up to twenty-four hours results in natural separation, requiring a vigorous thirty-second shake or re-blending before consumption.
High-powered blenders operating above 1000 watts break down fruit skins and cell walls more thoroughly than standard kitchen models. Adjusting liquid ratios by tablespoons rather than cups prevents the mixture from turning into an unpourable purée.
