Smoothie King Angel Food

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Smoothie King Angel Food tribute featuring rich, aromatic vanilla deliciously paired with creamy bananas and strawberries. Learn how to make at home!

“100% my favorite smoothie. So easy to make and it smells SOOOO good! It actually made me want to try baking a real angel food cake.”
🙂 Jewel

Angel Food, a copycat Smoothie King recipe, is absolutely one of the best tasting smoothies we have ever tried. Sweet, luscious, and nostalgic for a time when the smell of freshly baked angel food cakes would permeate the house during grandma’s summer visit. Although not particularly packed with nutritional value, the Angel Food smoothie is a delight for your senses.

Everything You Need

Key Ingredients

The Smoothie King Angel Food ingredients are:

bananas
strawberries
nonfat dry milk powder
turbinado raw sugar
vanilla extract
water
crushed ice

Health Benefits

Bananas – Bananas are very healthy, readily available, and one of the least expensive fruits you can buy. They have relatively few calories, are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium, are full of potent antioxidants including flavonoids and animes, and are high in dietary fiber. Studies have shown that bananas can improve insulin sensitivity and may improve kidney health.

Strawberries – Strawberries are a flavorful staple of many healthy smoothies and shakes. They are an excellent source of several important antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds including pelargonidin, ellagic acid, ellagitannins, and procyanidins. Strawberries are widely known to decrease the risk of heart disease, help regulate blood sugar, and reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Milk – Milk, mainly from cows, sheep, and goats, has been consumed through out the world for thousands of years. It is protein-rich and packed with important nutrients including, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, and selenium. Milk is known to benefit bone health and may prevent osteoporosis.

Turbinado – Turbinado is organically grown, partially refined “raw” sugar. It is similar to refined white sugar in calories and carbohydrates and, although marketed as such, is not a sugar substitute. Turbinado provides little, if any, additional health benefit.

Vanilla – Vanilla is one of the most popular flavoring agents in the world due to its calming aroma and pleasing taste. It is also rich in the phenolic plant compound vanillin. Vanilla has been shown to protect brain cells against oxidative stress and to reduce liver damage.

Equipment Needed

A standard blender is all that is required to make this smoothie. If you are making it for just one person, we recommend using any one of the many available NutriBullet blenders as they are quick to set up and very easy to clean.

If you are making this recipe for more than one person, we recommend a higher-end Vitamix blender that can process larger loads more efficiently.

For overnight storage, we recommend using a glass or BPA-free airtight container with a resealable lid.

How To Make This Smoothie

The Smoothie King Angel Food is very easy to make:

Step 1: Place bananas, strawberries, nonfat dry milk powder, turbinado, pure vanilla extract, water, and crushed ice into a blender and secure the lid.
Step 2: Start the blender on its lowest speed and steadily ramp up to its highest speed. This will reduce wear and tear on the motor and blades, facilitate a more consistent blend, and help prevent food splatter onto the lid and sides.
Step 3: Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Step 4: Pour into a glass for immediate refreshment or place in the refrigerator in an airtight container to enjoy later.

Recipe Tips And Substitutions

For ease of use, we recommend peeling and slicing a number of bananas, putting them in a freezer bag, and storing them in your freezer for quick access.

If you don’t have frozen fruit, or simply prefer to use fresh fruit (we totally get that), we recommend adding 1/2 cup of ice to chill your smoothie and give it a pleasing icy texture.

Confectioners’ sugar can be substituted for the turbinado.

Smoothie Frequently Asked Questions

What is angel food cake?

Angel food cake is a type of sponge cake that is made with egg whites and whipped cream of tartar. It is light, fluffy, and has a delicate, spongy texture.

Is vanilla good for you?

Vanilla extract can be a healthy choice when used in small amounts as a natural flavoring in foods and beverages. It is low in calories and contains no fat or cholesterol. It is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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