Banana and Strawberry Smoothie
A vibrant, light, and frothy fruit beverage blending fresh ripe bananas, white grape juice, and ice with rich RC Strawberry Coulis, brightened with RC Strawberry Flavor and RC Orange Flavor Concentrates.
Yield / Servings
1 Quart Yield
Category
Beverage / Fruit Smoothies
Ingredients
8 Components
Ripe Bananas Peeled and sliced
4 count
RC Strawberry Coulis
Prepared according to label
4 oz.
RC Strawberry Flavor Concentrate
12 drops
RC Orange Flavor Concentrate
8 drops
Vanilla Extract
6 drops
White Grape Juice
6 oz.
Ice Cubes
1 cup
Preparation Steps
1
Slice Bananas
Remove skin from 4 ripe bananas and cut into uniform slices.
2
Blend Ingredients
Add sliced bananas, 4 oz. prepared RC Strawberry Coulis, 12 drops RC Strawberry Flavor Concentrate, 8 drops RC Orange Flavor Concentrate, 6 drops vanilla extract, 6 oz. white grape juice, and 1 cup ice cubes into a commercial blender pitcher. Blend on high speed until light, smooth, and frothy.
3
Pour & Garnish
Pour the blended smoothie into chilled service glasses. Garnish with a fresh whole strawberry on the rim and serve immediately.
Chef Notes & Kokumi Enhancement
To "Umamify" the Recipe: Add 1 tsp. RC Umami Sensations® Kokumi Powder to the blender prior to mixing. Kokumi enhances rich fruit mouthfeel, rounds out natural sweetness, and extends the lingering berry notes without adding saltiness.
Citrus Top-Note Balance: Incorporating RC Orange Flavor Concentrate acts as a natural flavor bridge that brightens the dense sweetness of ripe bananas and deep strawberry coulis.
Operational Consistency: Using concentrated fruit flavors along with RC Strawberry Coulis ensures vibrant, uniform strawberry color and aroma year-round regardless of fresh fruit seasonality.