Creamy and healthy, this Strawberry Banana Smoothie is quick to make with just 5 ingredients! Frozen strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, and honey are blended into a perfectly sweet drink that tastes just like the strawberry milk we all loved as kids. It’s great for an on-the-go simple and easy breakfast, or as a refreshing afternoon snack!
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Smoothie
- Ingredients
- Tip for Super Smooth Smoothies
- How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie?
- Tip for Blending Smoothies
- Meal Prepping a Smoothie
- Are strawberry smoothies healthy?
- What does a strawberry banana smoothie contain?
- Do you need milk in a smoothie?
- Recipe Tips
- Other Frozen Fruit Smoothies
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Yogurt
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!
Ingredients
Notes about the ingredients needed for this Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe are below. Jump to recipe for the exact measurements.
- 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.
- 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!
Tip for Super Smooth Smoothies
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.
How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie?
Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts. Jump to recipe for the printable instructions.
1. Freeze fresh strawberries
If you have a lot of fresh strawberries you can always freeze your own. Then use them to add to your smoothie later! (You can also just skip to step 2 and use previously frozen strawberries!)
In order to prevent the strawberries from sticking together, follow these steps for freezing fresh strawberries:
- Rinse and dry fresh strawberries. You don’t want extra moisture as it will cause them to stick!
- Prepare the fruit. Remove the stems and if you want, and cut berries into 1-inch pieces for recipes. You can also leave them whole once the stems are taken off.
- Place fresh strawberries on a wax or parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for at least 3-4 hours or up to overnight.
- Store strawberries in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. These can be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months.
2. 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.
Tip for Blending Smoothies
In order to more easily blend frozen ingredients for a smoothie, you’ll want to place the softer ingredients closer to the blade and the frozen ingredients further away from the blade.
3. 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.
Up the Nutrition 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:
- 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.
- Scoop of protein powder. It makes for a thicker smoothie and keeps you full for longer.
Meal Prepping a Smoothie
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 smoothie being poured into a glass with strawberries and bananas around it.](https://www.evolvingtable.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Strawberry-Banana-Smoothie-9.jpg)
Are strawberry smoothies healthy?
Yes, strawberry banana smoothies are healthy! Both strawberries and bananas have beneficial nutrients, like calcium and vitamin C. And, by using healthier milk, yogurt, and sweetener options you can keep this smoothie lower in calories and sugar but still get that creamy texture.
Learn more about how healthy smoothies are!
What does a strawberry banana smoothie contain?
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.
Do you need milk in a 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.
![A serving of an easy and healthy smoothie in a glass with a straw.](https://www.evolvingtable.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Strawberry-Banana-Smoothie-11.jpg)
Recipe Tips
- Freeze fresh. Freezing berries captures that flavor and still results in a cold and creamy consistency.
- Meal prep. You can get everything together for this smoothie the night before, then throw it in the blender in the morning.
- 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 smoother mixing.
- Test for sweetness. The amount of sweetener you need (if any) depends on how much natural sweetness your fruit and yogurt have. Sample the smoothie, then add a touch of honey or sweetener as needed.
Other Frozen Fruit Smoothies
Fruit smoothies can be an easy and healthy breakfast or a satisfying snack. These other flavors are so delicious.
- Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
- Peach Banana Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Spinach Fruit Smoothie
- Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
- Spinach Fruit Smoothie
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Tap stars to rate!
Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Yogurt
Email this recipe!
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
- Add all strawberry banana smoothie ingredients to a high-speed blender.2 cups strawberries, 2 bananas, 5 oz. yogurt, ¼ – ½ cup milk, 2 Tbsp. 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!
Tap stars to rate!
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.
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!