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Strawberry Sunrise Breakfast Smoothie

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Cool, creamy and delicious – this vitamin-packed smoothie not only tastes great but is full of protein and fiber to give you lasting energy.

June is National Dairy Month so to celebrate the occasion, my friends at American Dairy Association Mideast asked me to create a smoothie recipe. (Twist my arm.)

As you probably know by now, I am smoothie obsessed.  I loved smoothies before I became a mother but once my son started eating yogurt at around 8 months he has been drinking smoothies almost daily.  Smoothies are the ideal breakfast-in-a-glass packed with vitamins and nutrients to give you lasting energy.

Speaking of dairy, last year I had the unique opportunity to attend the Ohio Dairy Adventure where I got to see first hand how dairy goes from farm to plate. Every girl needs to milk a cow once in her life. It was my time. :)

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Dairy has always been an important part of my healthy lifestyle but now that I’m pregnant I pay even more attention to getting my 3-a-day servings.

Here are a few dairy facts you may not know:
  • Milk contains nine essential nutrients, making it one of the most nutrient-dense beverages you can enjoy.  Milk is the single greatest source of three of the four nutrients the Dietary Guidelines identified as lacking in the American diet – calcium, vitamin D and potassium.
  • Experts recommend three servings of low fat or fat-free dairy foods every day, yet most of us need to add one daily serving of nutrient-rich dairy to help meet recommendations.
  • Studies show nutrient-rich dairy foods, when consumed as part of a healthy diet, may help to reduce the risk of diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
  • One milk group serving is equal to: an 8-ounce glass of milk; a 6- or 8-ounce container of yogurt; and 1½ ounces of natural cheese or 2 ounces of processed cheese.

 

Your straw is waiting.

Strawberry Sunrise Breakfast Smoothie

Cool, creamy and delicious - this vitamin-packed smoothie not only tastes great but is full of protein and fiber to give you lasting energy.
4.38 from 8 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: protein smoothie, strawberry
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 handfuls ice

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth.
  • Serve in a large glass and enjoy.

Notes

If using frozen berries or bananas, feel free to reduce the amount of ice you add before blending.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Sunrise Breakfast Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 38
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.2g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 58.1g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g 27%
Sugars 41.8g
Protein 8.1g 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Disclosure: I was hired by the American Dairy Association Mideast to create a smoothie recipe in honor of June Dairy Month. As always, all thoughts are 100% my own.

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  1. I followed everything like it called for and my smoothie was super thick and non drinkable. Does it matter if I’m using frozen fruit ? Should I not add ice on top of the frozen fruit I’m using? Thanks for any feedback

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  2. Delish! I didn’t have the flaxseed, and I used honey Greek yogurt instead of vanilla. It was great and my 6 year old daughter loved it, too! Thanks.

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  4. There is no way I am going to feed my family anything but organic dairy products. Love smoothies and your recipes, but I only make them with dairy that is certified steroid and antibiotic free. The dairy industry now wants to add aspartame in milk to make it taste better (sweeter – like we need more sweeteners in our foods) and not have to tell you about it! Bet they didn’t mention that in your visit to their farm.

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    • Thank you for your comment. I’m so glad to hear you love my smoothies and other recipes. Please feel free to use organic milk, yogurt, etc. in any of the recipes!!

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  17. Between milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream, I think I am getting my “6 a day” of dairy, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. This bright, colorful, creamy smoothie is a glass full o’ goodness. I’ll take mine w/ two straws for twice the slurping :)

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    • I thought you’d be proud – I didn’t put any spinach in it!! :) They sure are prettier that way – hahha.

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