Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy strawberry and banana blend with yogurt or plant milk, quick to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled or frozen
02 - 1 large ripe banana, peeled

→ Dairy (optional for creaminess)

03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla (use dairy-free for vegan option)

→ Liquids

04 - 3/4 cup milk, dairy or plant-based

→ Sweetener (optional)

05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste

→ Ice

06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (omit if using frozen fruit)

# Directions:

01 - Place strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener if using into a blender.
02 - Add ice cubes to the blender for a thicker, colder consistency, if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed for approximately 45 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and add additional sweetener if needed, blending briefly to combine.
05 - Pour the smoothie mixture into glasses and serve without delay.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This smoothie is secretly perfect for using up bananas that look a touch too soft for snacking.
  • There’s zero fuss, just a handful of ingredients, and you’re sipping on genuine refreshment faster than you’d expect.
02 -
  • Once, I forgot to peel the banana first—don’t do that, it’s not as forgiving as you’d hope.
  • A small splash of vanilla or squeeze of lemon lifts everything—give it a try after the first blend, and you’ll see.
03 -
  • Blending soft ingredients first with your liquid gets things moving and prevents that frustrating stuck blade moment.
  • Rinsing your blender immediately with cold water makes cleanup a breeze—and you’ll thank yourself later.