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Strawberry Banana Smoothie is the creamy, fruity blender breakfast that tastes like a milkshake but is actually good for you. I make one for Maddie and Lizzie before school and it is gone before they grab their backpacks. Sip it alongside a batch of our banana nut muffins for the easiest morning ever.
With just four simple ingredients and one quick blend, it is the fastest, freshest way to start the day.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 1 serving
- ⚡ Calories: 243kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, and creamy with fresh strawberry and banana
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, as simple as blending our blueberry smoothie
Quick Answer
To make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie, add sliced banana, quartered strawberries, a drizzle of honey, and a cup of kefir or yogurt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy with no chunks, then pour into a glass and enjoy. It takes just five minutes and only four simple ingredients.
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- Strawberry Banana Smoothie Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie FAQs
- Other Recommended Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Why This Recipe Works
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- Banana makes it naturally creamy. A ripe banana blends into a thick, milkshake-like texture and adds natural sweetness, so you need very little added sugar.
- Kefir adds tang and gut-friendly protein. Kefir or yogurt gives the smoothie a creamy body, a pleasant tang, and a boost of protein and probiotics.
- Fresh strawberries bring bright flavor. Sweet, ripe strawberries give the smoothie its gorgeous pink color and that classic strawberry banana taste everyone loves.
- Just a touch of honey rounds it out. A small drizzle of honey balances the tartness of the berries and kefir without making it overly sweet.
- It comes together in one blender. Everything goes in at once and blends in under a minute, so cleanup is just rinsing the pitcher.
- It is endlessly adaptable. Use any milk or yogurt, add a handful of greens or a scoop of protein, and it still tastes great.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is unbelievably fast and easy, four ingredients and one blend stand between you and breakfast.
- It is a sneaky-healthy treat that tastes like dessert, much like our 3-ingredient frozen yogurt.
- It is totally customizable, so everyone in the family can blend their perfect cup.
Key Ingredients
Just four simple ingredients make the creamiest smoothie. Here is what each one brings.
- Banana: Use a ripe, spotty banana for the sweetest flavor and the creamiest, thickest texture.
- Strawberries: Fresh or frozen both work, frozen berries make the smoothie extra cold and thick.
- Kefir or yogurt: Kefir adds a tangy, drinkable creaminess, but plain or vanilla yogurt works just as well.
- Honey: A small drizzle sweetens the smoothie naturally, adjust to taste or leave it out.
- A blender: Any blender works, just blend until completely smooth with no chunks of fruit left.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
This smoothie is easy to make your own:
- Make it dairy-free: Swap the kefir for coconut, almond, or oat milk and use a dairy-free yogurt.
- Add protein: Blend in a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a spoonful of nut butter to keep you full longer.
- Sneak in greens: A handful of fresh spinach blends right in without changing the taste, just the color a little.
- Make it frosty: Use frozen fruit or add a few ice cubes for a thicker, slushier smoothie.
How to Make Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Chop the banana and strawberries and add them to a blender along with the honey and the kefir or yogurt.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy with no chunks of fruit remaining, then pour into a glass and serve right away.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use a ripe banana with plenty of brown spots for the sweetest, creamiest smoothie.
- Freeze your fruit ahead of time for a thicker, frostier smoothie without watering it down with ice.
- Add the liquid first so the blades catch and everything blends evenly and smoothly.
- Taste before pouring and add a little more honey if your fruit is not quite sweet enough.
- Blend a full minute for the silkiest texture with no chunks of strawberry seeds or banana.
- Drink it fresh, smoothies are best right away, but you can store one in the fridge for up to a day, just shake before sipping.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This strawberry banana smoothie is a breakfast all on its own, but it is even better as part of a bigger morning spread. Sip it with our banana nut muffins, banana cream cheese muffins, or a bowl of peanut butter overnight oats.
It also makes a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up or a post-workout treat. Pour it into a fun glass with a striped straw for the kids, or blend a double batch to share. For a thicker version, spoon it into a bowl and top it like our apricot smoothie bowls with granola and fresh fruit.
You can even pour the smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze them for a healthy frozen treat the whole family will love. However you serve it, this creamy pink blend is always a hit.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie FAQs
Yes, frozen fruit is wonderful in this smoothie and makes it extra thick and frosty without needing ice. You can use frozen strawberries, frozen banana slices, or both. There is no need to thaw them first, just add them straight from the freezer and blend a little longer for a smooth texture.
If you do not have kefir, plain or vanilla yogurt works beautifully and gives a similar creamy tang. You can also use any milk, including dairy-free options like almond, oat, or coconut milk, though the smoothie will be a bit thinner. Add a spoonful of yogurt to thicken it back up.
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen fruit instead of fresh, add half a frozen banana, or toss in a few ice cubes. Using less liquid and more fruit also thickens it up. If you want a spoonable smoothie bowl, use frozen fruit and just enough kefir to get the blender moving.
This smoothie is made with whole fruit, protein-rich kefir, and just a touch of honey, so it is a nutritious, balanced way to start the day. It is full of vitamins, fiber, and probiotics. To make it even more filling, add a scoop of protein powder, a spoonful of nut butter, or a handful of oats.
Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store one in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a good shake or stir before drinking, since it may separate a little. For grab-and-go mornings, freeze pre-portioned smoothie packs of fruit so you can blend in seconds.
To make a vegan strawberry banana smoothie, swap the kefir or yogurt for a plant-based milk or dairy-free yogurt, such as coconut, almond, soy, or oat. Use maple syrup or agave in place of the honey. The smoothie will be just as creamy and delicious with these simple swaps.
Love an easy blender breakfast? Try our blueberry smoothie or lemon blueberry smoothie next.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana sliced
- 5 strawberries stems removed, quartered
- 1 tsp honey more to taste
- 1 cup low-fat raspberry Kefir or low fat plain or vanilla yogurt
Instructions
- Chop up fruit and add to the blender with remaining ingredients.1/2 banana
- Blend until completely smooth with no chunks.1/2 banana
Notes
- This makes one smoothie, you can absolutely double or triple the recipe to make more.
- Substitute the fruit out for frozen if you’d like.
- If you can’t find kefir you can use yogurt, see my tips above.
- This can be mad in a blender or a food processor, no need for anything high powered unless you are using frozen ingredients.
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Oh my…this looks so yummy and refreshing. I can not wait to try it out. I have never been much of a smoothie person, but as you said, they are getting more and more popular, I think I will have to start drinking them more. Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesdays.
Thanks for the recipe. My grand daughter just turned me on to smoothies and she just put whatever in with whatever measurement.. I wanted a recipe for one! Thanks for posting!
Smoothies are my thing these days! Thanks for the recipe!
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This looks delicious! I like the smaller proportions, because I usually end up making too much. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party.
My kids love smoothies so I must make this one for them. Also pinning! #shareyourstufftuesdays
I`m searching for good smoothie recipes and this one looks amazing! WIll try it out! THanks for sharing!
It really looks so summery! I look forward to “berry season”! Love your recipe!