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My Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a 2 minute, 2 serving blend of frozen strawberries, ripe banana, yogurt, milk, touch of honey and vanilla. Add everything to the blender and puree until creamy, smooth and irresistible. No ice needed for that thick, frosty texture.
Table of Contents
- Why I Make This Every Day
- What is a Strawberry Banana Smoothie good for?
- How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Smoothie Variations & Dietary Swaps
- Storage
- Are Strawberry Banana Smoothies healthy?
- Can strawberry banana smoothies be made without yogurt?
- Equipment
- More Easy Smoothie Recipes
- More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
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– Rico
Why I Make This Every Day
I give you my most favorite Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe ever made.
I like simple smoothie recipes I can whip up in minutes, This easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie is made with just a few ingredients that I always have in the house. It’s a just throw everything in the blender and whirr away for about a minute until it’s all smooth and creamy. I don’t like to use ice in my smoothies because they get watered down and really, ice adds nothing, no flavor, no national value, nothing. So, trust me when I say, you won’t need it in this recipe.
What is a Strawberry Banana Smoothie good for?
I love to make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie with yogurt in the morning for a quick, easy and healthy breakfast. It’s fantastic to make before leaving for work in the morning and enjoying during your morning commute, this was a go-to on-the-go breakfast when I worked outside the home.
In addition to a breakfast smoothie, this Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe is also wonderful as a post workout snack. You can even throw everything into the blender before you leave for the gym, store it in the fridge and then blend it when you get home so it’s cool and smooth. A great way to restore your energy, feed your muscles and cool off!
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen strawberries: Give that thick, frosty body, no ice to water things down.
- Ripe banana: Natural sweetness and creaminess (freckled and spotty give the best flavor).
- Greek yogurt: Adds protein and a little tang for balance.
- Milk (dairy or plant): Gets everything moving; start with ½ cup and add to thin the consistency.
- Honey or maple: Sweeten to taste, often optional if your banana’s very ripe.
- Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract rounds out the berry-banana vibe.
Full ingredient list is provided in the recipe card below.
How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Add milk to the blender, then strawberries, banana, yogurt, honey, and vanilla.
- Blend until completely smooth, 45-90 seconds, scraping down once if needed.
Texture tips: For thicker consistency, add more frozen strawberries or banana. For thinner smoothies, blend in 1-2 tablespoons of milk at a time.
You can serve it with whole-grain muffins, egg bites, overnight oats, or a fresh fruit cocktail for a make-ahead breakfast.
See how simple it is?
Smoothie Variations & Dietary Swaps
- Dairy-Free: use almond, oat, or coconut milk; swap in coconut or almond-milk yogurt, or skip yogurt.
- Protein Boost: add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter.
- Healthy Fats and Fiber: 1-2 teaspoons chia seeds or ground flax; ½ avocado for extra creaminess.
- Mixed Berry: replace ½ cup strawberries with blueberries or raspberries.
- Citrus Twist: use orange juice instead of milk and skip the sweetener.
- Green Smoothie: add a packed cup of baby spinach (color changes, flavor stays mild).
Storage
Refrigerate leftover smoothie up to 1 day; natural separation may occur, shake or re-blend before serving.
For meal prep, portion ingredients into freezer packs (fruit + banana + yogurt) and blend with milk when ready.
Are Strawberry Banana Smoothies healthy?
A smoothie is only as healthy as the ingredients you’re adding and since we’re not tossing donuts into the blender (now THERE’s an idea!), this easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe is pretty healthy. I like to use a low fat greek yogurt, low fat milk and just a touch of honey to keep sugar low, as well as, calories in check.
A splash of vanilla adds a little sweetness and a pop of flavor making this easy smoothie recipe taste like dessert. You can add chia seeds to the smoothie to bulk it up a bit, skip the honey if your bananas are really on the ripe side (really ripe bananas are much sweeter than yellow bananas.)
This simple smoothie recipe is just like the one they serve at Starbucks, also, similar to the McDonald’s Strawberry Banana Smoothie I had not too long ago but my homemade smoothie is much healthier and lighter on calories!
Can strawberry banana smoothies be made without yogurt?
You can definitely skip the yogurt altogether but your smoothie will be less creamy without it. If you still want the richness yogurt provides you can substitute with cottage cheese or ricotta cheese.
Equipment
Blender Notes: Any standard or high-power blender works. Start on low to break up the frozen fruit, then blend on high until perfectly smooth.
More Easy Smoothie Recipes
- Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
- Triple Berry Smoothie Breakfast Parfait
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Pear Ginger Green Smoothie
- Mango Coconut Lime Smoothie
- Pina Colada Chia Seed Smoothie
- Blueberry Power Smoothie
- Gingerbread Cheesecake Smoothie
And if you’re indecisive, like me, you may want to prep ahead and make these easy Smoothie Freezer Packs! They come in handy when you need to dump and go…no measuring or anything!
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Triple Berry Breakfast Smoothie Popsicles
- Slow Cooker Oatmeal Freezer Muffins
- Freezer Breakfast Burritos
- Blueberry Coconut Overnight Oats
- Easy Denver Omelet Egg Muffins
- Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup low fat milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender and place the lid on the pitcher.
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into two 8 ounce glasses and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yes. Use fresh berries and add a few ice cubes only if needed. Frozen fruit delivers a thicker, frothier texture.
Thicker: more frozen fruit or a few ice cubes. Thinner: splash in milk 1-2 Tbsp at a time and re-blend.
Very creamy but needs a little more fruit
You can adjust as you like. This is just how we make it but my son likes more berries in his for sure.
Way better than Erewhon
Ha ha ha ha ha!!! And cheaper, too.
My kids love fresh fruit smoothies for breakfast or after school snacks!! This one is so delicious!
Awesome! I love this and need to make it in the morning more often.
It’s so, sooooo quick and easy!
So creamy and delicious! Love to have smoothies for breakfast during the week!
They’re the best!
I love making homemade smoothies and strawberry banana is my favorite!
Oh, mine too! They’re so sweet and creamy!
There is nothing better in life than fresh strawberry smoothie!
Right? I totally agree!
Well said brother !
I haven’t had a smoothie in a while and this on is totally calling my name! I love how easy and healthy it is. Bring it on!!
It’s so delish!