Gather Ingredients:

Assemble all your ingredients in one place to ensure a smooth preparation process.

Prep the Fruits:

If not using pre-frozen fruits, slice the banana and strawberries before freezing them. This step ensures a creamy and cold smoothie texture without the need for ice.

Add Liquids First:

Pour 1 cup of your chosen plant-based milk into the blender. Starting with liquids helps in blending the ingredients more efficiently.

Combine Main Ingredients:

Add the ½ frozen banana, 1 cup of frozen strawberries, and ½ avocado to the blender. These ingredients provide the smoothie’s base flavor and creamy texture.

Sweeten:

Depending on your sweetness preference, add 1-2 pitted Medjool dates or 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Adjust to taste.

Boost Nutrition:

For added nutritional benefits, include the optional supplements like collagen powder, hyaluronic acid, and protein powder. These enhance the smoothie’s health properties, especially for skin health and protein intake.

Blend:

Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. The duration may vary depending on the blender’s power; typically, 30 seconds to 1 minute is sufficient. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more plant-based milk to reach your desired consistency.

Taste Test:

Sample the smoothie to see if it meets your taste expectations. Adjust sweetness or creaminess as desired by adding more sweetener or plant-based milk, respectively.

Serve:

Pour the smoothie into a glass or serving cup. For an extra touch, you can garnish with a strawberry slice or a sprinkle of chia seeds.

Enjoy Immediately:

Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, right after blending, to take advantage of all the nutrients and flavors.