Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Why Make This Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie Recipe?

• Only 5 ingredients. It doesn’t use any refined sugars or artificial flavorings.
• Creamy without dairy. Unsweetened almond milk keeps this smoothie dairy-free and vegan.
• Beginner-friendly. This easy banana strawberry smoothie recipe is as simple as it gets, but still super tasty and satisfying.
• Improvise as you’d like. Smoothies are very adaptable! Customize this strawberry banana smoothie with extras like peanut butter or nut butter, honey, fresh or frozen fruit, and more. See the Variations section below for my suggestions.

Ingredients Needed

Here are the key ingredients needed to make this creamy strawberry banana smoothie, plus water and ice to get the texture just right. Scroll to the recipe card for the full list with amounts.

• Banana – Like banana bread, smoothies are one of the best ways to use up older bananas. The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful they will be. I like to use a banana that has just begun to brown. You can also make your smoothie with frozen bananas.
• Strawberries – These should be frozen. Frozen berries naturally thicken the smoothie and make it creamier.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk – Or any dairy or non-dairy milk you have on hand.
• Oats – Either rolled oats or quick oats will work, though I generally prefer rolled oats. Steel-cut oats are too tough and dense.
• Vanilla Protein Powder – Use your go-to brand. Try a chocolate flavored protein powder for a chocolate strawberry smoothie.

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How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie

I wasn’t lying when I said you just need a few minutes and a blender to bring this smoothie to life. Let’s blend a smoothie!

• Blend the smoothie ingredients. Add the almond milk, water, protein powder, oats, banana, strawberries and ice to your blender. Pulse until smooth.
• Enjoy! Pour the smoothie into a glass (or a bowl) and garnish it with sliced bananas, strawberries, and granola if desired.

Recipe Tips

Before you whip up this fruity protein smoothie, be sure to look over the helpful tips below.

• Sweeten the deal. If you want to make your smoothie sweeter, add a liquid sweetener such as pure maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey. Blend in a small amount at a time until you’re satisfied.
• Adjust the consistency. For thicker smoothie, use frozen banana slices and start with 1/3 cup of water rather than 1/2 cup. Once everything is blended, add additional water if necessary.
• For more strawberry flavor, add in 2-4 more strawberries for a more intense strawberry flavor. You could also pulse freeze-dried strawberries in the blender first to make a powder, before blending in the rest of your smoothie ingredients.
• Double the recipe. Making smoothies for multiple people? Simply double or triple the recipe as needed. Just ensure you’re not passing the maximum fill line on your blender. Blend in batches!
• Make it chocolatey. No shame in the chocolate game. Just sub out the vanilla protein powder for chocolate protein powder or add in a tablespoon of cocoa powder.

Variations

There are so many yummy things you can throw into this smoothie! Here are just a few ideas.

• Nut or seed butters: Peanut butter, cashew, almond, or sun butter.
• Fresh or frozen berries: Blueberries, raspberries, acai berries, or a mix.
• Greens: Add in fresh or frozen spinach or kale.
• Powders: Try adding matcha powder or cocoa powder.
• More fruit: Mango, pineapple, apples, pears, and avocado.
• Cauliflower: Plain riced cauliflower is a great way to bulk up a smoothie without adding extra sugar. You won’t even taste it!
• Brighten the flavors: Add a little apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.

Make-Ahead and Storage

• Blend ahead of time. If you’d like, you can make your strawberry banana smoothie up to 24 hours ahead of time. Keep it in a mason jar in the fridge and shake it well before enjoying it.
• Freeze. You can also freeze your smoothie for up to 3 months. Pour your smoothie into an ice tray and freeze it until it’s frozen solid, then transfer the frozen cubes to an airtight container. You could also freeze the smoothie directly in a freezer-safe container if you leave extra space for expansion. Thaw out your smoothie in the fridge, shake it thoroughly and drink up!

More Smoothies Recipes to Try

• Tropical Green Smoothie
• Blueberry Kale Protein Smoothie
• Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl
• Raspberry Mango Smoothie