Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Name: Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup milk ((whole, 2%, almond)); ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt ((5 ounces)); 2 Tablespoons honey ((or to taste)); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 banana ((frozen)); 2 cups strawberries ((fresh or frozen))

By Laura

Posted Dec 20, 2025

5 from 12 votes

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Learn how to make a strawberry banana smoothie with this super easy and delicious strawberry banana smoothie recipe. Better than any smoothie shop, it’s made with 6 ingredients in less than five minutes!

strawberry smoothie in a glass topped with two sliced bananas and two sliced strawberries, there is another smoothie in a glass, strawberries and bananas in the background

I’m not sure there’s a more classic smoothie flavor than a strawberry banana smoothie (ok, maybe a green smoothie – they’re both iconic)!

But I enjoyed strawberry banana smoothies long before I entered the green smoothie phase of life! All of my memories of strolling through the mall in my tween-teen years involve shopping with a strawberry banana smoothie in one hand and my purse in the other.

So, of course I created a strawberry banana smoothie recipe that tastes even more delicious than mall smoothies and is made with way better ingredients. Some of the key players are: a touch of honey for natural sweetness, whole fruits and creamy, protein-packed greek yogurt. Plus, it’s so easy to make in only 5 minutes (or less)! I

strawberry banana smoothie being poured from a blending container into a glass which is almost full of the smoothie. Surrounded by strawberries and bananas the glass is on a wooden coaster

Strawberry Banana Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions

overhead photo of the labeled ingredients in this strawberry banana smoothie recipe all in bowls - frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, greek yogurt, milk, vanilla, and honey

Milk. Almond milk, whole milk, and 2% milk are all great choices.
Honey. Maple syrup or agave work well in place of honey.
Strawberries. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries in this recipe – but I recommend frozen for the thickest, creamiest smoothie.
Frozen Banana. you can use room-temperature banana, but the smoothie won’t be as thick.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt. for the best flavor, use a vanilla yogurt. I use greek but Icelandic is also a good choice. If you use a plain yogurt (not vanilla flavored) you may just need to add more honey to achieve your desired sweetness.

up close overhead photo of strawberry banana smoothie in a glass topped with two sliced strawberries and two sliced bananas surrounded by strawberries.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie: Add-Ins

There are a handful of nutrition boosters you can add to this smoothie, here are a few:

Spinach, kale, greens. You can add up to 1 cup of spinach, kale or mixed greens and it will not change the taste or texture of the smoothie at all. It will change the color and it won’t be pink.
Protein Powder. If you’d like to add more protein without effecting the flavor at all, I’d recommend adding a scoop of unflavored collagen protein! To intensify the vanilla flavor you can also add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder.
Chia seeds. for extra protein and fiber add 1 Tablespoon chia seeds.
Bee pollen. rich in antioxidants and nutrients, add 1-2 teaspoons.

front view of strawberry smoothie in a glass topped with sliced bananas and sliced strawberries, there is another smoothie in a glass next to it, strawberries and bananas in the background

How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Let’s walk through how to make strawberry banana smoothie step-by-step! As long as you have a blender and all the ingredients on hand, this smoothie can literally come together in 3 minutes flat. Don’t forget to watch the video.

Begin by putting the ingredients into the container of your blender in the order listed.

Always add liquid first to ensure a smooth blend.

how to make a strawberry banana smoothie - milk and greek yogurt in a blending container before blending

how to make a strawberry banana smoothie - milk, greek yogurt, and honey in a blending container before blending

Use a VItamix

For the creamiest smoothies that are still thick and cold – use a Vitamix blender. Also, check out my Vitamix Buying Guide.

how to make a strawberry banana smoothie - milk, greek yogurt, honey and vanilla in a blending container before blending

how to make a strawberry banana smoothie - milk, greek yogurt, honey, vanilla and strawberries in a blending container before blending

Front view of a Vitamix blender with the ingredients in it to make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie before blending

Next, secure the lid and blend. Start on low speed and increase to high.

Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth. If using a Vitamix, use the tamper to push the ingredients down into the blades to achieve the best consistency (especially if you are using frozen fruit).

blended strawberry banana smoothie in a blending container surrounded by a striped towel and strawberries

a spoon scooping thick and creamy strawberry banana smoothie in a blending container.

Serve

Pour the strawberry banana smoothie into two or four glasses and enjoy as a healthy snack or as part of a nutritious breakfast. I love to serve it with banana oatmeal cookies or baked oatmeal.

My kids and husband all love this smoothie. For a fun twist, you can add some homemade whipped cream on top.

strawberry banana smoothie being poured from a blending container into a glass which is half full of the smoothie. Surrounded by strawberries and bananas the glass is on a wooden coaster

Store/Freeze

If you want to store leftover smoothie, I suggest freezing it in a glass jar, but make sure you leave room at the top for the mixture to expand as it freezes.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe FAQs

Can you add spinach to a Strawberry Banana Smoothie?

Yes, add 1 cup of fresh or frozen spinach with the fruit.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes, you can easily make it dairy-free by using dairy-free milk and yogurt!

How do I make a strawberry banana smoothie thicker?

The key to making thick smoothies is using frozen ingredients – in this recipe, use frozen banana and frozen strawberries for the best results. You can also add chia seeds.

Can I add protein powder to this Strawberry Banana Smoothie?

Yes, I suggest using collagen protein powder (unflavored) or vanilla protein powder for the best flavor!

What type of yogurt is best for smoothies?

I suggest Greek yogurt for its high protein and lower sugar content. I also love Icelandic yogurt because it is thick and creamy.

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Laura

Learn how to make a strawberry banana smoothie with this easy and delicious strawberry banana smoothie recipe. Better than any smoothie shop, it's made with 6 ingredients in less than five minutes!

5 from 12 votes

Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 150.8

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Video

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup milk (whole, 2%, almond)
▢ ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt (5 ounces)
▢ 2 Tablespoons honey (or to taste)
▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ 1 banana (frozen)
▢ 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

Place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of Vitamix, (or another high-powered blender).
Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high for 30-60 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
Pour into cups and serve immediately.

Notes

Ingredient Substitution Notes

Milk. Almond milk, whole milk, and 2% milk are all great choices.
Honey. Maple syrup or agave work well in place of honey.
Strawberries. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries in this recipe – but I recommend frozen for the thickest, creamiest smoothie.
Frozen Banana. you can use room-temperature banana, but the smoothie won’t be as thick.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt. for the best flavor, use a vanilla yogurt. I use greek but Icelandic is also a good choice. If you use a plain yogurt (not vanilla flavored) you may just need to add more honey to achieve your desired sweetness.

Smoothie Add-Ins

Spinach, kale, greens. You can add up to 1 cup of spinach, kale or mixed greens and it will not change the taste or texture of the smoothie at all. It will change the color and it won’t be pink.
Protein Powder. If you’d like to add more protein without effecting the flavor at all, I’d recommend adding a scoop of unflavored collagen protein! To intensify the vanilla flavor you can also add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder.
Chia seeds. for extra protein and fiber add 1 Tablespoon chia seeds.
Bee pollen. rich in antioxidants and nutrients, add 1-2 teaspoons.

How to Thicken a Smoothie

The key to making thick smoothies is using frozen ingredients – use frozen banana and frozen strawberries for the best results.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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