Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher
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Updated on 08/17/21
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Diana Rattray
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Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serving: 1 to 2 servings
Yield: 2 to 2 1/2 cups

Among all of the smoothie flavor options, few can beat a strawberry banana smoothie. The two fruits are natural companions and this smoothie recipe keeps things simple in order to showcase their sweet taste. It's a quick, energizing, yummy breakfast drink or afternoon snack.

While it is easy, the trick to a great-tasting strawberry banana smoothie is to use frozen strawberries (you can use frozen banana slices, too). Frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice, so the smoothie is thick and creamy but also ice-cold and refreshing. Additionally, fresh strawberries don't last long in the typical grocer packaging, and freezing them preserves their fresh taste. Slice them up and in as little as an hour in the freezer, they'll be ready for your smoothie. Many grocery stores also sell sliced strawberries in the freezer case.

This smoothie recipe uses vanilla almond milk for a delicious background flavor and a bit of honey for extra sweetness. It's a basic mix that you can build on with other ingredients that you have on hand. From ginger to chia seeds, even a scoop of yogurt, there are many ways to play with this nutritious drink.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium banana

  • 1 1/2 cups sliced frozen strawberries

  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk

  • 1 tablespoon honey

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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  2. Cut the banana into slices.

    Cutting Banana Into Slices for a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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  3. In a blender, add the frozen strawberries, banana slices, almond milk, and honey.

    Blending a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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  4. Blend until smooth.

    Blended Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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  5. Pour into a glass. Serve and enjoy!

    Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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Tips

  • This recipe makes one large or two small smoothies.
  • Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. It can be frozen as well but will need to thaw out to make it drinkable.
  • When using two frozen fruits, you may want to add a little extra milk if it's too thick.
  • To freeze strawberries, rinse them under cold water and let the water drain off. Slice off the green top (or hull the berries, if desired) and cut into slices. Place in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet and freeze for 1 or 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe container.

Recipe Variations

  • Add 1/2 cup of ice to the blender when not using frozen fruit. It won't be quite as creamy, but will still be delicious.
  • Use your favorite type of milk. Dairy, soy, rice, and even coconut work wonderfully. If the milk is unflavored, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blender.
  • Split the milk with an equal part of yogurt.
  • Use agave nectar or maple syrup as a sweetener to replace the honey.
  • Add a spoonful of chia seeds, hemp seeds, ground flax, wheat germ, or protein powder for a nutritious boost.
  • Toss other berries—fresh or frozen—into the blender.
  • Give the smoothie a zing of flavor with a tablespoon of minced ginger. For a cool flavor twist, add chopped mint leaves.
  • Turn this into a green smoothie with a handful of baby spinach. Kale may be too strong a flavor for strawberries and bananas, but if you prefer that green, it's worth trying.
  • Add 1/2 cup of plain or vanilla yogurt to the blender.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
179 Calories
2g Fat
43g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 to 2
Amount per serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 62mg 312%
Calcium 251mg 19%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 482mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)