Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe (2024)

Are strawberry banana smoothies good for you?

Strawberry Banana Smoothies can be good for you. This recipe has added greek yogurt and protein powder to help make it more filling and high in protein while being low in fat.

What should you not mix in a smoothie?

There are really no ‘wrong’ things to add into a smoothie. We try to not add a ton of fruit to our smoothies, only because they’re not as filing as if you were to add protein and yogurt to them.

Can you make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie ahead of time?

We wouldn’t recommend making this smoothie ahead of time. Smoothies can separate after they sit for too long, and you’d likely need to re-mix it up. You can slice your fruit ahead of time and put it in a container in the refrigerator to save time.

Do you need ice for a smoothie?

No you don’t need ice for smoothies. Ice can help thicken a smoothie but it’s not necessary.

Do strawberries have to be frozen for a smoothie?

They don’t have to be frozen, but if you use fresh strawberries, you will have a thinner smoothie.

How do you thicken up a smoothie?

To thicken up a smoothie, use frozen fruit, greek yogurt, or add ice.

Are smoothies better with milk or water?

Smoothies are much better with milk than water. Milk helps make a smoothie creamy and slightly thicker.

Do you need yogurt to make a smoothie?

No you don’t need yogurt to make a smoothie thicker, but it’s a great addition to smoothies. Nonfat greek yogurt is low in calories and high in protein – perfect for adding to a smoothie!

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• 1 cup nonfat greek yogurt
• 1 cup sliced banana
• 1 cup strawberry
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder optional

• In a blender combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth + enjoy!

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Variations:

• Strawberry – You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. Blueberries or raspberries would also work well.
• Banana– We haven’t tried this recipe without the banana but I’m sure it would work find, it would just be less sweet.
• Yogurt– Nonfat greek yogurt is a great way to add protein and richness to smoothies for a low amount of calories. You can substitute with dairy free yogurt or full fat yogurt. You can also skip the yogurt, but may need a little bit more milk.
• Milk– Any milk will work in this recipe. Almond, Dairy, or other non dairy milks will all work.
• Protein Powder– Protein powder isn’t necessary but it is recommended for this recipe. The added protein will help keep you full, rather than this just being blended fruit (sugar and carbs). Any protein powder will work. We like this protein powder best.
• Frozen Fruit– You can substitute frozen fruit for fresh fruit. Substitute 1:1.
• Other Add Ins– Feel free to add in other nuts or seeds to this recipe. Chia or flax seeds would make a great addition!
• Greens– We love to add a handful of spinach or kale to this recipe. You can’t taste it and it’s delicious
• Frozen Cauliflower: Frozen cauliflower is relatively tasteless and helps thicken smoothies. It’s also a great way to add in sneaky veggies. 1/4 cup cauliflower rice will blend nicely in this recipe.
• Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie– Add 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter to this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Amount Per Serving (1 smoothie)

Calories 212Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 76mg3%

Potassium 575mg16%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 61IU1%

Vitamin C 49mg59%

Calcium 270mg27%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients