Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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Updated Sep 06, 2022
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This strawberry banana smoothie is an easy, wholesome recipe made from fresh ingredients. It’s creamy, sweet, healthy and can be made with dairy or dairy-free. It’s the perfect summer smoothie!
Best Strawberry Banana 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?
Watch Me Make This Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
While this is an easy recipe, it always helps to watch a quick tutorial video. Give it a watch below!
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Ingredients
Want to know what’s in this delicious smoothie? Just a handful of fresh ingredients, including:
- fresh strawberries
- banana
- Greek yogurt
- milk
Want to make it dairy-free? See my tips below.
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!
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Description
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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.
Nutrition
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Amazing !!!! I had to have a recipe for my Home Ec class. And it was wonderful. The flavor was excellent!!! Thank you so much for the delicious recipe!
Wonderful! Glad you loved this smoothie recipe :)
Hi! I’m new to smoothie making and normally my smoothies are bitter for some reason and end up having to use a lot of sugar and I have no idea why. But I just found your recipe and going to give it a try tomorrow. How should I freeze the banana? Whole? Sliced? Peeled? In a ziploc bag or what. TIA
Hi Brooklyn – I will normally peel and slice my bananas before freezing :)
This tastes great with plant based milk! I made the recipe, but with all the negative talk of dairy that’s out there, I substituted Almond milk to make it vegan. Loved it.
Happy to hear you enjoyed this smoothie recipe Darryl!
DELICIOUS! So easy too. Perfect consistency.
So good highly recommend
I tried this recipe and it was so delicious! Definitely a keeper!!
Awesome! Glad you loved this smoothie. Definitely will come in handy for the summer :)
I used frozen strawberries and bananas. I could still drink it through a straw, not too thick at all. It was delicious!
Hi Cheryl – So glad you enjoyed this smoothie!
Hi can you make the smoothie the day before and keep in the fridge, or would it go all manky? Thanks
Hi Lily- Fresh is always best, but you can store it for one day! Just give it a stir before you drink it so it’s not too separated.
Thanks for the recipe! I used coconut milk and added coconut rum for a tropical cocktail 😉
Wow, how delicious!
Can I make it the night before and freeze or refrigerate for the morning?
Hi Brian – Yes! You can place in the refrigerator if you are to drink it the next day, otherwise, place it in the freezer to store for longer.
Love this recipe. Used my NutriBullet. Perfect!!
Hi Melissa – So glad this recipe came together easily in your Nutribullet :)
is it fine to not use any yogurt at all?
Hi Riza – You can exclude the yogurt if you’d like, it just won’t be as creamy :)
Made this for breakfast today and my mom and I loved it. She thought it was going to be too much strawberry but I ended up proving her wrong.
Hi Lindsey – Wonderful! Happy to hear both you and your mom enjoyed this smoothie :)
Does the banana have to be frozen?
Hi xlasham – You can use fresh bananas, but frozen bananas can make the smoothie more thick and creamy :)
can you use normal yogurt instead of greek?
Yes, that’s fine.
Amazing, This is my daily breakfast now!
Hi Thomas – Awesome! This is a great way to get fruits going in the morning :)
super smooth and fluffy, best smoothie i’ve ever had
Hi Kendra – Wonderful! Happy to hear you enjoyed this one.
LOVE THIS SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi CJ- Amazing! So glad you loved this smoothie :)
so helpful
Of all the smoothies I make, this one gets made the most often. Super yummy! I try to avoid as much sugar as I can, so berries are my go to fruit. (My husband prefers Lisa’s Mango Smoothie – it naturally has a lot more sugar). With my new Vitamix (THANKS LISA! I Think of you every time I use it.) it’s an easy breakfast or mid-day snack.
This strawberry banana smoothie is such a classic recipe, isn’t it? I’m happy you love it as well! And yes, super easy to whip up in your Vitamix. Way to put that machine to good use!
My faaav, plus adding cauliflower
Woot – way to jazz up the smoothie recipe with a veggie! Love that!
can you use regular yogurt
Yes, no problem. :)
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 :)
First, thank you for responding to my IG message about which vitamix to purchase! Second, this smoothie is sooo delicious! It’s one of my the smoothies I whipped up using my new A3500! I’m in love with my vitamix already! Can’t wait to try your nut butter recipe! 💗 Romi
Hi Romi – Of course, and congrats on your new Vitamix. I’m so excited for you to whip up all my Vitamix recipes now :)
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. :)
Would it be ok if we used strawberry Greek yogurt instead of regular Greek yogurt
Hi Haaken – You can do that, however it’s not necessary. If you don’t extra sweet strawberry flavor with additional sugar – then go for it :)
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!