Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

5 from 12 votes

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

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!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Author: Laura

Cost: $4

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)

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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.

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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.

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