Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie is an ultra creamy, simple, and healthy recipe that is made from blended up frozen or fresh strawberries, bananas, yogurt, and a touch of honey.  Learn how easy it is to make this breakfast recipe and add in your favorite additions such as blueberries, mangoes, pineapple, or even spinach! 

Want more healthy smoothie recipes?  You might also enjoy this Spinach Green Smoothie, Beet Smoothie, and Protein-Packed Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry banana smoothies are the BEST… especially when it comes to these hot summer months.

Whether first thing in the morning for a breakfast on-the-go, or a quick post-workout snack, there is nothing quite as refreshing as blended up fresh fruit with a touch of yogurt and milk.

And honestly, it reminds me of a longtime childhood favorite of mine – strawberry milk.  (Did you love that stuff, too?)

This healthy drink is not only FULL of fresh strawberry and banana flavor, but it is also ultra creamy, and super duper easy to whip up.

I’m talking… 5 minutes flat from start to finish of blending together ingredients.

Ingredients

Making smoothies at home is super simple and normally only requires a few basic ingredients: fruit, milk or juice, and a sweetener, if needed.

The ingredients we will be using include:

• Strawberries – Frozen is the best type to use since it will help chill and thicken the drink.  However, you can also freeze fresh strawberries by following the instructions below.
• Bananas – If using frozen strawberries, you can choose to either use room temperature or frozen bananas.  Room temperature bananas 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.
• Milk – Almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, and soy milk will all work equally as well in this recipe.
• Honey – If you want to add a touch of sweetness, honey, agave nectar, or pure maple syrup work great.  However, if your strawberries are already pretty sweet, you may not need this!

How to Make

There are only a few simple steps you need to follow when making these creamy and fruity drinks at home.

Steps to Make a Smoothie:

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor.

2. Blend ingredients for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth.  Add additional milk or juice as needed.

3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Blending it Up

When making a smoothie recipe at home there are a few ways you can blend it together.  Here are the pros and cons of each method:

• Individual high-speed blender such as a Nutribullet – my personal preference due to a super easy clean-up.
• Large high-speed blender such as a Vitamix – second preference when making 1-2 servings but first preference when preparing a large batch.
• 6 cup+ food processor such as a Cuisinart Food Processor – last option since it does not blend up the smoothie as easily.

Nutrition and Calories

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.

While this strawberry banana smoothie is not necessarily low in sugar or carbohydrates, it does boost tons of nutritional benefits such as loads of dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and probiotics.

If you would like to lower the calories, carbohydrates, and sugar you can opt for a lower-calorie milk (almond milk) versus a higher calorie milk (coconut milk) and leave out the sweetener or replace it with a non-nutritive sweetener such as Stevia extract.

How to Freeze Strawberries

If you have a lot of fresh strawberries that you would like frozen, you can always freeze your own.

In order to prevent the strawberries from sticking together when frozen, you can follow these steps for freezing fresh strawberries:

How to Freeze Strawberries

1. Rinse and dry fresh strawberries.
2. Remove stems and either freeze whole or cut into 1-inch pieces for recipes.
3. Place fresh strawberries on a wax or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 3-4 hours or up to overnight.
4. Store strawberries in a gallon-sized ziplock bag in freezer for up to 6 months.

Different Variations

If you want to change up this recipe a little bit, you can also try these additions:

• Blueberries, Pineapples, or Mangoes – Fresh or frozen will both work great.
• Spinach – for added fiber and nutrients.
• Peanut or Almond Butter – a little extra fat to keep you full.

Make Ahead and Meal Prep

Meal Prep: Place 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 banana cut into chunks, and half of a 5-oz. container of yogurt into a freezer safe storage bag.  Place in freezer until ready to use.

Day of Serving:  Let bag of fruit and yogurt thaw slightly at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.  Add fruit and yogurt to a blender with ¼ cup milk and 1 tablespoon honey and blend until smooth.

Healthy Breakfast On-the-Go Recipes

• Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
• Healthy Blueberry Overnight Oats
• Lemon Turmeric Smoothie with Chia Seeds
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Creamy and healthy, this Strawberry Banana Smoothie is quick to make with just 5 ingredients! Make this smoothie for a simple and easy breakfast, or as a refreshing afternoon treat!

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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword calories, easy, healthy, homemade, quick

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 244 kcal

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Ingredients

• 2 cups strawberries frozen
• 2 bananas cut into 1-inch chunks
• 5 oz. yogurt plain or vanilla flavored*
• ¼ - ½ cup milk almond, cashew, soy, or oat
• 2 Tbsp. honey or agave nectar, optional

Instructions

1. Add all strawberry banana smoothie ingredients to a high-speed blender.
2. Blend ingredients for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth. Add additional milk as needed until your desired consistency is reached.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• If you are dairy-free or vegan, opt for a coconut milk or almond milk yogurt alternative.
• Nutritional facts are calculated with added honey.

Make Ahead and Meal Prep

Meal Prep: Place 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 banana cut into chunks, and half of a 5-oz. container of yogurt into a freezer safe storage bag.  Place in freezer until ready to use.

Day of Serving:  Let bag of fruit and yogurt thaw slightly at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.  Add fruit and yogurt to a blender with ¼ cup milk and 1 tablespoon honey and blend until smooth.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Freeze fresh strawberries. Fresh strawberries will have the most flavor and will be the sweetest. Freezing them captures that flavor and still results in a cold and creamy consistency.
• Add extra nutrients. Make this smoothie even healthier by adding in spinach, protein powder, oats, and even more fruit.
• Start with the banana. Loading the blender with the softer ingredients next to the blade allows for easier mixing.
• Test for sweetness. The amount of sweetener you need (if any) depends on how sweet your fruit and yogurt is. Sample the smoothie then add the sweetener as needed to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 9mg3%

Sodium 76mg3%

Potassium 753mg22%

Carbohydrates 54g18%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 37g41%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 145IU3%

Vitamin C 95mg115%

Calcium 152mg15%

Iron 0.9mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.