Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Discover the perfect strawberry banana smoothie recipe - creamy, nutritious, and ready in just 5 minutes! Simple ingredients, delicious results, and healthy too
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 medium-sized ripe banana fresh, not frozen
- 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional, depending on the sweetness of your fruit
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-5 ice cubes optional, for extra chill and thickness
Instructions
Prepare Your Ingredients
- Gather all your ingredients before beginning. If using fresh strawberries instead of frozen, you'll want to add more ice to achieve the right consistency.
Add Liquids First
- Pour the milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract into your blender first. Adding liquids at the bottom helps the blender create a smooth vortex for even blending.
Add Fruit and Remaining Ingredients
- Add the frozen strawberries, sliced banana, and honey or maple syrup (if using) to the blender.
Blend Until Smooth
- Start blending on low speed for about 10 seconds, then gradually increase to high. Blend for approximately 30-45 seconds until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it's too thin, add a few more ice cubes.
Taste and Adjust
- Before serving, taste your smoothie and adjust if needed:
- Need more sweetness? Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- Too thick? Add a splash of milk.
- Too thin? Add a few ice cubes or more frozen strawberries.
Serve Immediately
- Pour into glasses and enjoy right away for the best taste and texture. If desired, garnish with a fresh strawberry slice or banana chip.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 175
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 24g
- Calcium: 20% DV
- Vitamin C: 85% DV
- Use frozen fruit strategically: Having at least one frozen element creates a thick, milkshake-like consistency without watering down the flavor with ice.
- Blend in stages: Start on low speed to break down the frozen fruit, then increase to high to create a perfectly smooth texture.
- Don't overblend: Once your smoothie is smooth (usually 30-60 seconds), stop blending. Overblending can warm up the smoothie and break down the air bubbles that give it a nice texture.
- Ripe bananas are key: The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your smoothie will be.
- Invest in a good blender: While any blender can make a basic smoothie, a high-powered blender will create the silkiest texture without chunks.
- Pre-portion smoothie packs: Freeze individual portions of strawberries and sliced bananas in ziplock bags for grab-and-blend convenience.