Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy strawberry and banana blend ready in minutes with yogurt or plant milk; add chia for nutrition.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled or use frozen strawberries
02 - 1 large ripe banana, peeled
→ Dairy (optional for creaminess)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla; substitute with dairy-free yogurt if desired
→ Liquids
04 - 3/4 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
→ Sweetener (optional)
05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
→ Ice
06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes; omit if using frozen fruit
# Directions:
01 - Place strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and desired sweetener into the blender.
02 - Introduce ice cubes for a thicker, colder beverage if preferred.
03 - Process the mixture on high speed for approximately 45 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Sample the smoothie and add additional sweetener if necessary.
05 - Dispense the smoothie into serving glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your blender does all the work, and cleanup is a breeze—no sticky pans or unexpected messes.
- This smoothie brought a burst of cheerful flavor to even my dreariest mornings.
02 -
- Blending too long can overheat the smoothie and thin it out—it’s tempting, but restraint wins here.
- I once forgot to add yogurt, and realized I actually preferred the lighter, juice-like version sometimes.
03 -
- Freeze peeled banana chunks ahead for a thicker, frostier smoothie in a flash.
- A pinch of salt (barely a sprinkle) can make the fruit flavors pop even more.