Hello there! How's the weather in your part of world?

It's been too hot in Alberta (I've always been a cool weather gal anyways), so I've been staying hydrated with plenty of ice-cold water and tasty drinks, like cocktails and breakfast smoothies.

Note to self: start making cocktail smoothies.

Anyway, this recipe is a delicious and quick five-minute smoothie that uses a handful of ingredients.

It's perfect to cool down on those sunny days and nights or to enjoy year-round as a healthy and fast breakfast or snack.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Strawberry Mint Smoothie!

What's in this smoothie?

• Strawberries (fresh or frozen): These berries are deliciously sweet, juicy, and have a slightly tart flavour.
  • Plus, they are an excellent source of vitamin C.
• Bananas (fresh or frozen): This fruit adds more natural sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie. Bananas are rich with potassium, fibre, and vitamin C too.
  • TIP: Use a ripe (brown spotted) banana. Not only is it sweeter (since starches breakdown into sugar as it ripens), there is more antioxidants than an unripe (green) banana.
  • TIP TWO: Using frozen fruit will produce a thicker smoothie than fresh fruit. If using fresh fruit, start with less milk or use more ice to thicken.
• Fresh Mint: This herb is full of fresh, bright, and cooling flavour.
  • I used fresh spearmint, which is generally the most common variety available at grocery store. Spearmint has green, spear-shaped leaves and a sweet mint flavour.
  • Alternatively, there are peppermint leaves, which are darker green and have a stronger flavour.'
  • Regarding of the type of mint you use; be aware of level of mint you add to the smoothie as too much mint may overpower the rest of the ingredients.

• Unsweetened almond milk: This dairy-free milk has a creamy texture and slightly nutty flavour that I enjoy, but feel free to use the type of milk you like the most.
• Pure Honey: The rich sweetness of honey compliments the fruity flavours in this smoothie. It's also an optional ingredient depending on how sweet you like your drink.
• Ice: Only necessary if you are using both fresh strawberries and bananas and would like a thicker smoothie texture.

Looking for more fruit smoothie recipes? Check out these four tasty drinks!

• Lemon Pineapple Smoothie
• Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie
• Cucumber Mint Pineapple Smoothie
• Blueberry Lime Yogurt Smoothie

Overall, this smoothie recipe is:

• Delicious and sweet
• Refreshing and cooling
• Full of nutritious ingredients
• Easy and quick to make
• Great to make for a quick breakfast or snack
• Vegetarian and gluten-free too

I hope you try this smoothie recipe! If you do, please leave me a rating and comment down below or tag me on any of my social media. I'm @yay_for_food on Instagram. Please share a picture!