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The smoothie of all smoothies, the classic strawberry banana combination, comes together with just three ingredients and 5 minutes thanks to a time-saving hack. I’ve made this one hundreds of times, and the habit that changed it for me was keeping a bag of overripe bananas, peeled, chopped, and frozen, in my freezer at all times.
As a nutritionist, I also like that this smoothie needs no added sugar. The banana and strawberries bring all the sweetness on their own, while the banana’s natural pectin is part of what gives the smoothie its body without needing yogurt or ice.
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“I made my first smoothie today. My husband and I both loved it. Couldn’t have been easier.” —Mares
Banana Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients
This is just an overview – jump to the recipe card for all measurements and instructions!
- Strawberries: Fresh of frozen work here. You can also substitute blueberries or blackberries!
- Banana: Use fresh or frozen. I like to pre-chop and freeze soon-to-go-bad bananas and store them in my freezer for smoothies. It ensures I never throw away rotten bananas.
- Milk: You can use cow’s or dairy-free milk (like almond milk). Alternatively, you can make this smoothie without milk and use apple or orange juice instead.
How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Add the ingredients. Place the strawberries, banana, and milk into a blender.
- Blend. Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Adjust the texture. Add a touch more milk if the smoothie is thicker than you’d like, and blend again briefly to combine.
- Serve. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.
Sarah’s Strawberry and Banana Smoothie Tip
To make your smoothie thick, make sure at least one of your fruits is frozen! While ice is nice in adding instant chill and bulk to smoothies, I’ve found that it makes them too watery (not to mention can be hard to blend smoothly). Instead, I like to freeze fruit and throw that into the smoothie to make it thicker and more frosty.
How to Store This Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, right after blending, since the texture is at its thickest and coldest in the first few minutes. If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The smoothie will separate as it sits, so give it a good shake or stir before drinking.
To freeze, pour the smoothie into an ice cube tray or a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. Frozen smoothie cubes blend right back into a new smoothie with a splash of milk, or let a frozen portion thaw in the fridge overnight before drinking.
Strawberry and Banana Smoothie Recipe Variations
- Don’t Like Banana? The banana can be replaced with 1/4 cup of yogurt (vanilla is delicious in this smoothie!). Or omit it altogether and make this healthy strawberry smoothie.
- Make Popsicles: In the mood for an icy treat? Add a touch of honey then freeze the mixture into homemade popsicles!
- Add Protein: You can add a boost of protein by adding Greek yogurt, protein powder, or even cottage cheese.
- Boost The Nutrition: Add a spoonful of chia or flax seeds for some omega-3 fatty acids, or sneak in veggies with a handful of kale or spinach (while the kale and spinach don’t impact the taste, they will make the smoothie brown-ish). For a truly hidden veggie, add cauliflower to your smoothie!
- Meal Prep Them: You can turn this recipe into smoothie cubes for a meal prep option!
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries*, 150g
- 1 banana*
- ½ cup milk, can sub dairy-free milk, orange juice, or apple juice
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth, adding a touch more milk as needed to reach a texture to your liking.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist, and should be taken as an estimate. For the most accurate nutritional information, calculate it using the actual ingredients in your recipe.
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this smoothie is delicious my sister loves it!
So happy to hear it, Eisley! 😀
I made this smoothie and found it to be very liquefied, so I added an additional cup of ice. All in all, it’s a great smoothie. My siblings were tired of me doing it too much, so I also added in mango, peach slices, and apple, too.
Yum, sounds delicious with some other fruits thrown in! Enjoy! 😀
the best ever! (with apple juice) so very refreshing.
Yay! So happy to hear it 😀
This smoothie is amazing! The texture is just right and I like how frozen fruit is used instead of ice.
So glad to hear it, Kate! Frozen fruit > ice any day! 😀
Happy to hear it! Enjoy! 😀
I made this for the first time. My banana was not as ripe as it should have been. I added some agave for sweetness. I used substituted Almond milk for whole milk. The grandkids loved it. This will be a staple.
Love it
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. I DID ALL THE STEPS THIS ARTICLE TOLD ME TO DO AND IT TASTE ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. THIS SMOOTHIE MAKES ME WANT TO THROW UP IN MY MOUTH. THE STRAWBERRY AND BANANA SMOOTHIE IS MY FAVORITE SMOOTHIE EVER BUT THIS THING IS NOT A SMOOTHIE. I DO NOT RECOMMEND.
I love it thanks
So good and simple
Absolutely lush it was gorgeous considering I used fresh fruit instead of frozen 🥰