Strawberry Banana Smoothie
An easy, wholesome strawberry banana smoothie made from fresh ingredients. It’s creamy, sweet, healthy and can be made with dairy or dairy-free. It’s the perfect summer smoothie!
One of the best ways to enjoy summer is drinking a cold and refreshing smoothie made from fresh ingredients. I’m definitely a smoothie lover as it’s so easy to toss a bunch of ingredients into my Vitamix and 30 seconds later have an amazing drink.
And with strawberries in abundance in the markets right now, it only makes sense to whip up this classic strawberry banana smoothie recipe. I can get fancy with smoothies and include chia seeds, collagen, hemp seeds and other fun ingredients, but a simple, straightforward smoothie is just as delicious.
So think of this strawberry banana smoothie as your little black dress. It’s a classic. Because what’s not to love about fresh, seasonal strawberries, sweet bananas and creamy yogurt?
My Strawberry Banana Smoothie Tips
- Don’t use all frozen fruit. If you were to use both frozen strawberries and a frozen banana, you’re likely to end up with a super thick texture more similar to my Strawberry Frozen Yogurt recipe. So instead, use fresh strawberries and a frozen banana. If you only have frozen strawberries, let them thaw before using.
- Don’t add any sugar. It’s crazy that some recipes call for a sweetener with a full fruit smoothie. Mother nature has given us plenty of sweetness in the strawberries and banana so there’s no need to add extra sugar.
- Make it with dairy or dairy-free. You can make this strawberry banana smoothie with dairy or dairy-free/vegan. I’ve got recipes for both homemade yogurt and a dairy-free coconut yogurt. You can also use regular milk or my cashew milk or any healthy store-bought dairy-free milk or yogurt options as well.
- Don’t add ice. Using a frozen banana in the recipe keeps the drink cold, but it doesn’t water it down. Adding ice to smoothies makes them watery pretty quickly.
How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
It truly is as easy as adding the strawberries, frozen banana, milk and yogurt to your blender and blending until nice and creamy. If you make it as per the recipe below, it should be cold and drinkable but not too thick. The perfect consistency!
More Delicious Smoothie Recipes
- Mango Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Chocolate Collagen Smoothie
- Strawberry Acai Smoothie
- Peach Breakfast Smoothie
- Post Workout Green Smoothie
Watch Me Make This Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 banana, quartered and frozen
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
Lisa's Tips
- Greek yogurt is nice and thick, but you could use regular yogurt in this recipe as well.
- The Vitamix blender I use it the Vitamix Ascent 3500 - and I love it!
- I also recommend these stainless steel straws and glass straws instead of plastic straws.
Hi Lisa, I truly love with your website and all of the wonderful recipes you have available. I am also a huge fan of smoothies, but unfortunately, a lot of smoothies call for bananas (Which I am allergic to – Bananas, Avos and Mango). Do you have an idea of what I can use (in any of your recipes) as a substitute for bananas and avos?
Hi Marietha – Oh no, that is a bummer! Here is a link to my recipes for low sugar smoothies that don’t include bananas or mangos :) https://downshiftology.com/recipes/low-sugar-smoothies/
Just love a good strawberry smoothie! Can’t wait for strawberries to be back in season, I’m sure to try this.
Hi Sami – A strawberry smoothie never disappoints! You’re going to love this recipe :)
Tried this recipe but had to half it because I didn’t have enough strawberries. It was amazing please try!
Hi Molls – So glad you loved this smoothie! It’s a classic :)
i have’t try this yet but it sounds amazing
Hi Maddison – Hope you love this recipe!
I’ve made this smoothie multiple times, and am amazed at how easy it is to make and how great it tastes! You were absolutely right — there shouldn’t be any need to add extra sweetener, it was perfect as it is. I also added some spinach to make it healthier. :)
Love your recipes!
I’m happy you loved the recipe! And yes, spinach is always a great addition. :)
Excellent and simple! Didn’t have frozen banana but did have impatient 4 year old. Threw in a handful of ice cubes and all was well.
Haha. Sometimes you’ve just got to improvise! ;)
How can I find a recipe? I am looking for your strawberry muffins. Your recipes are always a great inspiration and always keep smiling
Hi Bruce – I don’t have a recipe for strawberry muffins. But you can always use the search bar at the top of my website to search for any recipe. :)
Very delicious recipe! ??I would definitely make again and recommend making. I have made smoothies in the past and have been greatly disappointed, so I was worried about making another but it was amazing. I threw the banana in the freezer for about an hour and they worked just fine, even though they weren’t completely frozen. Five stars from me!
Awesome! So glad you loved the strawberry banana smoothie, Paris! :)
Made this by semi-thawing some frozen strawberries and using a ripe banana on my counter — SO GOOD. My picky boyfriend loved as well. Four thumbs up from us!
Wonderful! I’m happy you both loved the recipe. Sometimes it’s meant to be when ripe bananas are just hanging around. ;)
I only have almond milk in the fridge will that work and i don’t like yougurt. Do i have to use the yougurt
Yes, almond milk will work fine. And no, you don’t have to use the yogurt…it’s completely up to you. You could just add more almond milk, but keep in mind that the smoothie will not be as thick.
I only have coconut milk in the fridge today. Will that work?
Hi Donna – Yes, coconut milk will work for this smoothie :)
I love this recipe! I have made it loads and my family love it! Tysm! ?
You’re welcome, Olivia! So glad you and the family enjoyed the smoothie :)
Do you use any specific flavor of Greek yogurt?
I use plain, but you could of course use any flavor. :)
Yummy
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Cab you use regular yogurt instead of greek yogurt for this recipe?
Yes, no problem. :)
This was the creamiest smoothie ever!! I had a pretty tangy version of Greek yogurt so I did add a little honey to sweeten but LOVE the ratios in this recipe!
Yay! I’m glad you loved it Kylie! It is super creamy and one of my favorite “go to” smoothie recipes as well. :)
AMAZING! My family loved it.
Wonderful! I’m happy to hear that Jessica. :)
Loved your recipe!! Now I want one size bigger, 16oz to make for my hubby. Could you please let me know how much more ingredient I should put?
Thanks Trish! You can easily double this recipe. And if you have any leftovers, you could always refrigerate or freeze it as well. :)
It’s hella good
Thanks Bob! I’m happy you loved the recipe. :)
amazing
Thank you!
Healthy snack, sure
But, when sugar is nearly 21 grams, is it really healthy?
All of the sugar in this smoothie is natural sugar from fruit (no added sugar or sweeteners) so the absorption and impact to blood sugar is mitigated due to fiber, nutrients, etc. But I would agree that it should not be a daily snack. I do have recipes for low-sugar green smoothies that use limited fruit as well.
Exactly. Natural sugars are much better as your body knows what to do with them. Refined sugars? Not so much. I actually do drink a smoothie every morning with my huel as it covers the taste.
It has been my breakfast for years
Just love a good strawberry smoothie! Can’t wait for strawberries to be back in season, I’m sure to try this.
A strawberry smoothie is a classic, isn’t it? And I’m excited for strawberry season as well! :)
Can yiu send me more smoothie recipes
Awesome, this is the BEST smoothie I have ever had, and I plan on having one every day before school!
Yay! I’m happy you love this smoothie recipe Catori. It’s one of my favorites as well and probably the one I make most frequently. :) x
I know there are a million fancy smoothie flavors out there, but this classic combo is hand down my favorite. Thanks for the tip about using frozen an fresh. I’ve always used all frozen and you’re right … I usually have to let it melt for a minute until it is soft enough to drink. I’ll remember that tip next time.
It really is a classic. And sometimes simple is best! :)
So simple and flavorful. I love it. And I am a huge fan of Vitamix. Use it almost everyday.
I would be lost without my Vitamix. ;)
I’ve been on such a smoothie kick lately. I would love this for breakfast and your photos are gorgeous!
Thanks so much! And it’s a great blend and go breakfast. :)
One of my favorite smoothies! Love all your tips. I make these regularly in my vitamix!
It’s definitely a classic smoothie recipe. :) Glad you enjoy it as well!
Oh those look so refreshing and delicious. I love strawberries and actually have a few that need to be used up. I can’t wait to make these smoothies.
Perfect timing then! Enjoy the smoothie!