This smooth and creamy banana strawberry smoothie is as beautiful to look at as it is good to drink! Just a few simple ingredients combine to make a pretty in pink drink that's so easy to slurp up for a snack or an on-the-go breakfast.
If you're in the mood for a sweet and creamy drink, treat yourself to this banana strawberry smoothie! Juicy, fresh strawberries are whirled with slices of ripe banana and tangy Greek yogurt to make a thick yet pourable smoothie that is as good for a quick breakfast as it is for a post-workout or afternoon snack. Make this smoothie with fresh fruit, or try frozen berries and bananas for a more refreshing sip. The best part? It takes just minutes to whip up.
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Smoothie Highlights
- Rich and smooth
- Made in minutes
- Kid-friendly and easy for kids to make!
- Loaded with fresh fruit and good probiotics from the yogurt
- Naturally gluten free
- Lightly sweet
Ingredients Needed
Just a few simple ingredients go into this stellar smoothie recipe. I've included them plus some notes below. The full ingredient amounts are in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Greek yogurt - You can use non-fat, low-fat, or full-fat Greek yogurt. I always buy plain yogurt, so that's what I use, but vanilla would also be nice.
- Banana - Use a ripe banana for the best texture and flavor.
- Strawberries - You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. Whichever one you choose will give your smoothie a slightly different effect as outlined below.
- Honey- My fruit is often sweet enough that I don't need any extra sweetener, but a dollop of honey is lovely. I suggest tasting as you go to get it as sweet-or non-sweet-as you like.
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?
Fresh or frozen strawberries are great in this smoothie, just note that if you use frozen berries, your smoothie will be colder and slightly icier, a nice contrast to the cold yogurt and creamy banana. If you use frozen strawberries, you may want to let them sit out a bit before you start blending them into the smoothie so that they are not rock hard. Alternatively, you could buy frozen, sliced strawberries to make it a bit easier.
How Can I Tell if My Bananas Are Ripe?
The best banana for a smoothie is a ripe banana. But, how do you know if a banana is ripe? The best way to tell if a banana is ripe is by its color. A ripe banana is bright yellow with a few brown spots. Conversely, an underripe banana is greenish, greenish-yellow, or pale yellow. Don't use an underripe banana in your smoothie - it won't blend in as well and you may end up with bits of hard banana in the mixture.
How to Make a Banana Strawberry Smoothie
As with most smoothie recipes, all you'll need to do to make this one is dump and blend! Here's a quick overview:
- Add to a blender. Place all of the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend. Whiz until smooth.
Smoothie Tips
A few tips and variation options are included below. I love this fresh smoothie made just as the recipe is written, and I equally love to stir in some nut butter or crunchy seeds. You do you!
- Don't add ice. If you add ice to a smoothie, it will be icy and eventually will water down the consistency - which I don't like. If you would like a colder smoothie, use frozen bananas or blueberries so that you have a smooth consistency without iciness.
- Add more berries. You can easily riff on this basic smoothie recipe by substituting other berries, or make a mixed-berry smoothie with a combination of berries.
- Add a little milk or water. This is a thick smoothie, and I like to add a splash of milk, non-dairy milk, or water to thin it out if it's too thick to pour.
- Try maple syrup. If you don't want to use honey, use maple syrup!
- Add nut butter. I love to add peanut butter or almond butter to my smoothies for extra protein and creaminess. You can also try tahini, sesame seed paste, one of my favorite flavor additions.
- Or seeds. Chia seeds or flax seeds will add a nutty crunch.
- Other additions: You can stir in a pinch of spice, such as ground cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom, to add a warming flavor. Or, try a little vanilla extract or almond extract.
- Double the recipe. This recipe makes enough for two smallish smoothies. You can enjoy it as one larger smoothie, or double the recipe (and keep it as a big smoothie, or share it).
- Make it vegan. Swap the Greek yogurt for your favorite non-dairy yogurt of choice and omit the honey or use maple syrup.
Can I Make a Smoothie Ahead of Time?
You can make a smoothie a few hours ahead of when you plan to drink it and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you're ready to drink, pour the smoothie into a glass then stir it before you sip. To store any leftovers, place them in an airtight container, like a jar with a tight-fitting lid, and keep them for up to one day in the fridge.
Use the Ratio Method
To make an easy, perfect smoothie, use ratios! This way it doesn't matter what kind of fruit you use as long as you follow a basic formula. Here's a super simple way to throw together a fruit smoothie anytime you're in the mood, no matter what kind of fruit you have on hand:
- 2 parts fresh or frozen fruit
- 1 part liquid, such as milk, water, juice, non-dairy milk
- 1 part thickener, such as yogurt
- Optional sweeteners and extra additions, such as maple syrup, nut butter, etc.
Recipe
Banana Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries , tops removed and roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender or bowl. Blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness, and add more maple syrup if you like. For a thinner smoothie, add a splash or two of water or milk.
Notes
- Don't add ice. If you add ice to a smoothie, it will be icy and eventually will water down the consistency - which I don't like. If you would like a colder smoothie, use frozen bananas or blueberries so that you have a smooth consistency without iciness.
- Add more berries. You can easily riff on this basic smoothie recipe by substituting other berries, or make a mixed-berry smoothie with a combination of berries.
- Add a little milk or water. This is a thick smoothie, and I like to add a splash of milk, non-dairy milk, or water to thin it out if it's too thick to pour.
- Try maple syrup. If you don't want to use honey, use maple syrup!
- Add nut butter. I love to add peanut butter or almond butter to my smoothies for extra protein and creaminess. You can also try tahini, sesame seed paste, one of my favorite flavor additions.
- Or seeds. Chia seeds or flax seeds will add a nutty crunch.
- Other additions: You can stir in a pinch of spice, such as ground cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom, to add a warming flavor. Or, try a little vanilla extract or almond extract.
- Double the recipe. This recipe makes enough for two smallish smoothies. You can enjoy it as one larger smoothie, or double the recipe (and keep it as a big smoothie, or share it).
- Make it vegan. Swap the Greek yogurt for your favorite non-dairy yogurt of choice and omit the honey or use maple syrup.
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