Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Thick strawberry banana smoothie with frozen berries, ripe banana, milk and a little yogurt. No ice needed, ready in 5 minutes, easy to make dairy-free.
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- Hands-on
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 6 g
- Per serving
- $1.80
Why this recipe works
This is the smoothie that works for breakfast, a snack or a quick dessert, using things that are easy to keep on hand: a bag of frozen strawberries and a spotty banana.
- Frozen strawberries chill and thicken the smoothie at the same time, so there's no ice to water it down.
- A very ripe banana adds all the sweetness most people need, plus body, without any added sugar.
- Putting the liquid in the blender first helps the blades catch the frozen fruit instead of spinning in an air pocket.
Ingredients
You will need
- Blender
Method
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Add the liquids
Pour the milk and yogurt into the blender.
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Add the banana, frozen strawberries and honey if using.
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Blend on low to break up the fruit, then on high until completely smooth, 45 to 60 seconds. Use the tamper or stop and stir once if the fruit gets stuck.
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Taste. Add a splash more milk if it's too thick, or a few more frozen berries if it's too thin, and blend briefly. Pour into glasses and serve right away.
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Cook's notes
- Peel and slice overripe bananas, then freeze them on a tray; a frozen banana makes the smoothie even thicker and colder.
- For a protein boost, swap the yogurt for Greek yogurt or add a scoop of unflavored protein powder with a little extra milk.
- Smoothies separate as they sit. If you make it ahead, keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a day and shake well.
Nutrition per serving
210 calories
$1.80 estimated cost per serving
Where the calories come from
| Protein | 11% of calories | 6 g |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 69% of calories | 38 g |
| Fat | 20% of calories | 5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g | |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredients and amounts; not lab-tested. Cost estimated from average US retail prices.
Questions people ask
Can you make a strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt?
Yes. Leave out the yogurt and use 1 cup of milk plus a few extra frozen strawberries; the banana still makes it creamy.
Do you need ice in a smoothie?
Not when you use frozen fruit. Ice dilutes the flavor as it melts, while frozen strawberries keep it thick and cold.
Can you use fresh strawberries?
Yes, but the smoothie will be thinner and less cold. Use a frozen banana or add a handful of ice to make up for it.
