Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe - Love and Lemons

This classic strawberry banana smoothie recipe is a delicious healthy breakfast or snack! It’s sweet, creamy, and super refreshing.

Strawberry banana smoothie

In the last few weeks, I’ve made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe more times than I can count. Now that it’s summer, my whole family has been having it for breakfast almost every morning. Thick, creamy, and sweet, it’s super refreshing on a hot day.

This strawberry smoothie recipe couldn’t be simpler to make. It calls for a handful of basic ingredients and comes together in the blender in less than 5 minutes. It’s the kind of thing you can easily pull off for breakfast on a busy weekday morning (yes, even if you have a toddler running around!) or quickly whip up for a healthy afternoon snack.

Like all smoothie recipes, this one is flexible. Make it as written, or mix it up by tossing in your favorite add-ins. Find a few of my go-to variations below!

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this strawberry banana smoothie recipe:

Strawberries, of course! I use frozen strawberries to give this smoothie a thick, frosty texture. For a thinner consistency, use fresh strawberries or thawed frozen ones.
Banana – 1/2 frozen banana perfects this smoothie’s creamy texture and sweet flavor. For a thicker smoothie or stronger banana flavor, use 1 banana instead of 1/2.
Whole milk Greek yogurt – For creamy texture and tangy flavor. It adds protein too!
Milk – Any kind you like! Almond milk is my go-to, but oat milk or regular milk would also work.
Fresh lemon juice – My secret ingredient! Its brightness balances the sweet berries and banana.
And honey or maple syrup – A little extra sweetness brings out the berry flavor.

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

Strawberry Smoothie Recipe Variations

Make it green. Throw in a handful of spinach or kale.
Add a protein boost. Add 1-2 scoops of your favorite protein powder.
Add healthy fats. Blend in 1-2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds.
Make it dairy-free. Use your favorite vegan yogurt, or skip the yogurt and use an entire frozen banana instead of half of one. Use your favorite plant milk.
Make a mixed berry banana smoothie. Replace half the strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries.
Make a citrusy strawberry smoothie. Use orange juice instead of milk. Omit the honey or maple syrup.

Other delicious add-ins: A splash of vanilla extract, grated fresh ginger, or 1-2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter

Let me know what variations you try!

How to Make a Smoothie

This recipe is super simple:

Add all the ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth, adding more milk as needed to reach a creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust, adding more sweetener, fruit, and/or lemon juice as desired.

Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

You control the consistency. Full disclosure: I like my smoothies super thick and frosty (I sometimes eat them with a spoon!). To achieve this extra-creamy texture, I use both frozen strawberries and frozen banana in this recipe, and I start with just 1 cup milk. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more milk, or use just one type of frozen fruit—strawberries or banana. Add the other fresh.
No ice required! The frozen fruit makes this smoothie cool and creamy all on its own! It also gives it a concentrated berry flavor. I don’t like adding ice here because it waters down the taste.

More Smoothie Recipes to Try

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