Strawberry Lemon Smoothie

Ingredients:

– **Fresh strawberries**: 1 cup, hulled and sliced
– **Greek yogurt**: 1/2 cup (plain or vanilla)
– **Lemon juice**: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
– **Honey or maple syrup**: 1-2 tablespoons (to taste)
– **Milk**: 1/2 cup (or any plant-based milk like almond or oat milk)
– **Ice cubes**: 1/2 cup (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
– **Lemon zest**: 1/2 teaspoon (optional, for extra lemon flavor)

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Ingredients:**
– Wash and hull the strawberries. If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, zest the lemon before juicing it.

2. **Blend the Smoothie:**
– In a blender, combine the strawberries, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and milk.
– Add the ice cubes if you like a thicker smoothie.
– Blend until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.

3. **Taste and Adjust:**
– Taste the smoothie and add more honey or lemon juice if needed, depending on your preference for sweetness and tartness.

4. **Serve:**
– Pour the smoothie into a glass. You can garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a sprinkle of lemon zest on top if you like.
– Serve immediately while cold and refreshing.

This smoothie is a perfect combination of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon, making it a refreshing and healthy treat. Enjoy it as a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout refreshment! If you have more recipe requests or questions, feel free to ask.