I reveal a surprisingly clever Banana Smoothie Recipe that takes just three ingredients, works with or without yogurt, and includes one simple pantry swap that makes it ideal for a quick healthy breakfast or snack.
I swear this Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie started as a kitchen experiment and now its my go-to when I need a quick pick-me-up. With frozen strawberries and a ripe banana it tastes like summer but still works as breakfast, honestly I never thought a Blender Smoothie could be this bold yet kind of effortless.
It made me rethink all those Fruit Smoothie Recipes Healthy lists I skimmed before, because this one actually feels useful not just pretty. Try it and watch how fast it vanishes, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to blend two things together.
Ingredients
Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie!
- Bright, sweet, full of vitamin C and fiber, give the smoothie fresh tangy flavor
- Creamy, natural sweetness, potassium rich, adds body and balances strawberry tartness
- Adds protein and probiotics for gut health, makes texture thick and silky
- Thinner option, gives calcium and smoothness, almond milk lowers calories
- Natural sweeteners, add depth and caramel notes, use sparingly if watching sugar
- Chill fast, thicken without dairy, can water down if overused
- Tiny splash lifts flavors, smells amazing, keeps it tasting bakery-fresh
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (or 1 cup fresh strawberries if you got em)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup milk, for dairy free use almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
- 1/2 cup ice cubes optional for extra thickness
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
How to Make this
1. Gather everything: 1 cup strawberries (frozen or fresh), 1 sliced ripe banana, 3/4 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup milk (use almond milk if you want dairy free), 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup if you want it sweeter, 1/2 cup ice for extra thickness, and 1/4 tsp vanilla if you got it.
2. If using fresh strawberries, toss a few ice cubes or use a frozen banana slice to keep it cold; if you like it extra creamy freeze the banana slices for 30 minutes ahead.
3. Add the liquid first to the blender (yogurt or milk) this helps the blades move freely and prevents fruit from sticking.
4. Add the strawberries next, then the sliced banana on top so they blend evenly.
5. Sprinkle in the honey or maple syrup and the vanilla extract if using, then add ice cubes last for thickness.
6. Pulse a few times to break down the big chunks, then blend on high until smooth and creamy, usually 30 to 60 seconds depending on your blender.
7. Stop, taste, and adjust: too thick add a splash of milk, too thin add more ice or a frozen banana chunk, not sweet enough add a little more honey or maple syrup.
8. Pour into a chilled glass, garnish with a strawberry slice or a sprinkle of granola if you want texture, and serve right away, smoothies dont sit well.
9. Rinse the blender right after pouring, it’s way easier to clean while stuff is still fresh instead of dried on.
Equipment Needed
1. Blender (a strong one if you got it, helps make it smooth)
2. Measuring cups and measuring spoons (1 cup, 3/4 cup and 1/4 tsp)
3. Cutting board
4. Paring knife or small chef knife for slicing the banana
5. Spoon or rubber spatula to scoop yogurt and scrape the jar, you’ll thank me later
6. Measuring cup or ice scoop for the ice cubes
7. Tall serving glass or tumbler
8. Dish sponge or bottle brush for rinsing the blender right after serving
FAQ
Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie! Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Strawberries: swap 1 cup frozen strawberries for 1 cup frozen mixed berries or 1 cup frozen mango chunks, for a different sweet-tart or tropical vibe
- Banana: replace 1 ripe banana with 1/2 avocado for creamy, less-sweet texture or 1/2 cup silken tofu for extra protein and thickness, it’s great if you want more protein
- Plain yogurt or milk: use 3/4 cup Greek yogurt for a thicker tangy smoothie or 3/4 cup canned coconut milk (or oat milk) for dairy free, richer mouthfeel
- Honey or maple syrup: swap 1 tbsp honey/maple for 1 pitted medjool date blended in or 1 tbsp agave nectar for vegan sweetness
Pro Tips
1) Freeze the banana slices ahead of time and lay them flat on a tray so they dont clump in the freezer. Using frozen banana instead of ice gives a thicker, creamier texture without watering the flavor down.
2) Brighten the whole thing with a tiny squeeze of lemon or a pinch of salt — sounds weird but it makes the strawberry-banana taste pop. Just a little, dont overdo it.
3) Want it more filling or silkier without dairy Add a tablespoon of nut butter or a small handful of soaked cashews. You get protein, healthy fats, and a richer mouthfeel.
4) If you make extras, freeze the smoothie in ice cube trays or popsicle molds for quick single-serves later. If you just fridge it overnight, give it a good shake or quick re-blend before drinking because separation happens.
Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie! Recipe
I reveal a surprisingly clever Banana Smoothie Recipe that takes just three ingredients, works with or without yogurt, and includes one simple pantry swap that makes it ideal for a quick healthy breakfast or snack.
1
servings
327
kcal
Equipment: 1. Blender (a strong one if you got it, helps make it smooth)
2. Measuring cups and measuring spoons (1 cup, 3/4 cup and 1/4 tsp)
3. Cutting board
4. Paring knife or small chef knife for slicing the banana
5. Spoon or rubber spatula to scoop yogurt and scrape the jar, you’ll thank me later
6. Measuring cup or ice scoop for the ice cubes
7. Tall serving glass or tumbler
8. Dish sponge or bottle brush for rinsing the blender right after serving
Ingredients
1 cup frozen strawberries (or 1 cup fresh strawberries if you got em)
1 ripe banana, sliced
3/4 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup milk, for dairy free use almond milk
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
1/2 cup ice cubes optional for extra thickness
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Directions
- Gather everything: 1 cup strawberries (frozen or fresh), 1 sliced ripe banana, 3/4 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup milk (use almond milk if you want dairy free), 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup if you want it sweeter, 1/2 cup ice for extra thickness, and 1/4 tsp vanilla if you got it.
- If using fresh strawberries, toss a few ice cubes or use a frozen banana slice to keep it cold; if you like it extra creamy freeze the banana slices for 30 minutes ahead.
- Add the liquid first to the blender (yogurt or milk) this helps the blades move freely and prevents fruit from sticking.
- Add the strawberries next, then the sliced banana on top so they blend evenly.
- Sprinkle in the honey or maple syrup and the vanilla extract if using, then add ice cubes last for thickness.
- Pulse a few times to break down the big chunks, then blend on high until smooth and creamy, usually 30 to 60 seconds depending on your blender.
- Stop, taste, and adjust: too thick add a splash of milk, too thin add more ice or a frozen banana chunk, not sweet enough add a little more honey or maple syrup.
- Pour into a chilled glass, garnish with a strawberry slice or a sprinkle of granola if you want texture, and serve right away, smoothies dont sit well.
- Rinse the blender right after pouring, it’s way easier to clean while stuff is still fresh instead of dried on.
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 469g
- Total number of serves: 1
- Calories: 327kcal
- Fat: 3.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Polyunsaturated: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
- Sodium: 95mg
- Potassium: 906mg
- Carbohydrates: 63.7g
- Fiber: 6.1g
- Sugar: 47.3g
- Protein: 8.6g
- Vitamin A: 100IU
- Vitamin C: 100mg
- Calcium: 230mg
- Iron: 1.1mg
