Sweet, creamy, and always a classic.
Classic strawberry banana smoothies are the BEST… especially when it comes to these hot summer months.
It’s great first thing in the morning for a breakfast on-the-go. Or as a snack after a good workout.
And honestly, this creamy smoothie reminds me of a longtime childhood favorite of mine—strawberry milk. (Did you love that stuff, too?)
The key to the silky texture is positioning your frozen and fresh ingredients relative to the blade so you get the optimal blend.
Why You’ll Love This Smoothie
- This healthy drink is FULL of fresh strawberry and banana flavor.
- It’s ultra creamy thanks to a unique blending technique.
- It’s ready in a pinch: 5 minutes flat from start to finish!
- Easy to prep ahead of time. Simply freeze all of the ingredients except for the milk and blend when ready to eat!
One of my favorite combinations and such an easy breakfast, lunch or snack! LOVE!
– Jules
Ingredients and Substitutions
For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.
- Sweetener. If you want to add a touch of sweetness, honey, agave nectar, or pure maple syrup work great. A granulated sugar is also an option. However, if your strawberries are already pretty sweet, you may not need this!
- Strawberries. Frozen is the best type to use since it will help chill and thicken the drink. However, you can also freeze fresh strawberries. Look for a sale at your local grocery store.
- Bananas. If using frozen strawberries, it’s best if you use a room-temperature, ripe banana. Its softer texture will enable the smoothie to blend up more easily when mixed with frozen strawberries.
- Yogurt. Plain or vanilla yogurt is recommended for this recipe. If you are vegan or avoid dairy, opt for a coconut milk or almond milk yogurt alternative. Plain Greek yogurt is the perfect way to add in some protein, as well.
- Milk. Regular dairy like whole milk, or almond, cashew, coconut, oat, or soy milks will all work equally well in this recipe.
Pro Tip: Use a combination of fresh and frozen fruits to make blending the smoothie together so much easier! You can also thaw previously frozen fruit for 15-30 minutes in order to make it softer and easier to blend.
Step-by-step Instructions
Please see the recipe card below for the full instructions, ingredient amounts, and a printable recipe.
Freeze fresh strawberries.
If you have extra fresh strawberries, you can easily freeze them to use in smoothies later. (Or skip ahead and use store-bought frozen strawberries!)
To freeze fresh strawberries:
- Store: Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and keep frozen for up to 6 months.
- Rinse and dry: Wash the strawberries and dry them well so excess moisture doesn’t make them stick together.
- Prep the berries: Remove the stems and, if desired, cut into 1-inch pieces. You can also leave them whole.
- Flash freeze: Spread the strawberries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 3–4 hours, or until solid.
Combine ingredients.
When making a smoothie recipe at home, there are a few ways you can blend it together. You need a high-powered blender. Here are the pros and cons of each method:
- High-speed individual blender such as a Nutribullet. This option makes for super easy clean-up, but is best for just 1-2 servings.
- Large high-speed blender such as a Vitamix. Best for making a large batch, but calls for more cleanup.
- 6 cup+ food processor such as a Cuisinart Food Processor. A last resort since it does not blend up the smoothie as easily, but it will get the job done.
Add all of the smoothie ingredients to the bowl or pitcher. Be sure to place softer ingredients closer to the blades for the best results.
Blend it up.
Blend for 1-2 minutes. If the blades aren’t catching everything, you might need to add a little bit more milk.
Keep running the blender until you get the perfect smooth and creamy consistency. Use less liquid if you like a thick texture in your fruit smoothie.
Enhance the Smoothie with these Add-Ins
Serve with a sliced strawberry and a straw.
If you want to change up this strawberry smoothie recipe a little bit, you can also try these additions:
- Scoop of protein powder. It makes for a thicker smoothie and keeps you full for longer.
- Blueberries, pineapples, or mangoes. Fresh or frozen will both work great. If frozen, you may need to add more milk.
- Spinach. For added fiber and nutrients. While this will add a green color to your smoothie, it won’t change the taste.
- Nut butters. This boosts the flavor and the little extra fat will keep you full.
- Fish oil, oats, spices, or protein powder. Mix in anything else to add more flavor or nutrients.
- Chia seeds or flax seeds. Adds some extra health benefits, like fiber.
FAQs
Measure out the frozen fruit and yogurt and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Store the bags for up to 3-4 months in freezer. Let it sit out at room for 30 minutes so the ingredients can thaw, add your liquid of choice (milk in this case!) then blend and serve.
Strawberry banana smoothies contain frozen strawberries, bananas, yogurt, milk and a sweetener. A strawberry banana smoothie typically has anywhere between 200-300 calories per 8-10 oz. serving. This particular recipe comes in at 244 calories per serving. It’s a great way to get in healthy nutrients and enjoy a delicious smoothie.
While you do need a liquid in a smoothie, you don’t have to use milk. The beauty of smoothies is how versatile they are. Depending on the flavor, you can use milk, orange juice, water, coffee, or anything else you have on hand.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Yogurt
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Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries frozen
- 2 bananas cut into 1-inch chunks
- 5 ounces yogurt plain or vanilla flavored*
- ¼ – ½ cup milk almond, cashew, soy, or oat
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar, optional
Instructions
- Add all strawberry banana smoothie ingredients to a high-speed blender.2 cups strawberries, 2 bananas, 5 ounces yogurt, ¼ – ½ cup milk, 2 tablespoons honey
- Blend ingredients for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth. Add additional milk as needed until your desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutrition: facts are calculated with added honey.
- Dairy-free: opt for a plant-based milk and coconut milk or nut-based yogurt alternative.
- Prep-Ahead Instructions: Place 1 cup of frozen strawberries, 1 banana cut into chunks, and half of a 5-oz. container of yogurt into a freezer-storage bag. Place in freezer until ready to use. Let the bag of fruit and yogurt thaw slightly at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Add fruit and yogurt to a blender with ¼ cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of honey and blend until smooth.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Other Frozen Fruit Smoothies
Fruit smoothies can be an easy and healthy breakfast or a satisfying snack. These other flavors are so delicious.
I’m always thrilled to see a brand-new post from you– never ever disappointed!
That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you, Nelson.
This was soooo good! I cut the ingredients in half for just one serving and it was perfect. I did forget to cut the Almond Milk in half so it was a little rich in almond taste but still the consistency was just short of a good milkshake. Thank you for sharing!!
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Brad! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
Hi London I’ve made the smoothie for breakfast and kept a record on the calorie consumption for one serving. I’ve put in activia walnut and oat yoghurt and left the honey out as the smoothie was sweet enough. The recipe was fruity delicious. Thankyou London
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Kevin! I’m so glad you can make it work for your needs. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
One of my favorite combinations and such an easy breakfast, lunch or snack! LOVE!
Isn’t it the easiest?! And definitely great for any meal/snack!