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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

A thick, naturally sweet smoothie made with fresh strawberries, ripe banana, and creamy yogurt. Quick, filling, and endlessly crowd-pleasing.

5 minEasyServes 2190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
  • 1 ripe banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cold milk
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 2 cups hulled fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 sliced ripe banana, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cold milk, 2 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract to a blender.

  2. 2

    Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth. If using fresh strawberries, add a few ice cubes for a chilled result.

  3. 3

    Taste and add more honey if additional sweetness is desired.

  4. 4

    Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for Greek yogurt in Strawberry Banana Smoothie?

The entry for Strawberry Banana Smoothie calls for 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Can I make Strawberry Banana Smoothie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Strawberry Banana Smoothie is 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cold milk. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Strawberry Banana Smoothie vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cold milk and 2 tsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Strawberry Banana Smoothie?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 190 calories, with 12 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 60 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Strawberry Banana Smoothie for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the strawberries drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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