Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A classic, creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with frozen strawberries, ripe banana, milk and Greek yogurt. No added sugar and ready in five minutes.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
5 min total 2 smoothies (about 12 ounces each)Easy
Photo: EasyHealthySmoothie · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
The strawberry banana smoothie is a classic for good reason: sweet, ripe banana and tangy strawberries blend into a creamy, bright pink drink that needs no added sugar.
Using frozen strawberries makes it cold and thick without watering it down with ice, and Greek yogurt adds creaminess and staying power.
Equipment you'll need
- Blender
Tips for success
- A riper banana makes a sweeter smoothie, so you are less likely to need any added sweetener.
- Freeze leftover smoothie in ice-pop moulds for a quick snack.
- For an extra-thick smoothie, use a frozen banana as well as frozen strawberries.
Substitutions and variations
- Use plant milk and dairy-free yogurt for a vegan smoothie.
- Add a handful of spinach; the colour changes but the flavour barely does.
- Swap half the strawberries for raspberries or mango.
Storage
To store: Best enjoyed fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 1 day and shake before drinking.
Recipe
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A classic, creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with frozen strawberries, ripe banana, milk and Greek yogurt. No added sugar and ready in five minutes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- No cooking
- Total
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 smoothies (about 12 ounces each)
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
Tick off ingredients as you gather them.
Instructions
Step 1: Add to the blender
Pour in the milk and yogurt first, then add the strawberries, banana and vanilla, if using.
Step 2: Blend
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth. Add a splash more milk if it is too thick to blend.
Step 3: Taste and serve
Taste and adjust; if your strawberries are tart, a little honey will balance them. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Cuisine: American · Course: Breakfast
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 12 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Sugars
- 23 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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