How to Make the Perfect Strawberry Banana Smoothie
American · Easy · 5 min · 2 servings
This creamy strawberry banana smoothie is a kid friendly classic that children absolutely love. Parents can whip it up in minutes for a nutritious breakfast or after school snack.
Why this recipe works
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 5 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 180 calories with 5g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 cup ice cubes
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Fruit
Hull and halve the strawberries if using fresh ones. Peel and break the banana into chunks. If using frozen strawberries, no prep is needed.
Step 2: Add Ingredients to Blender
Place the strawberries, banana chunks, milk, plain yogurt, and honey into the blender. Add the ice cubes on top.
Step 3: Blend Until Smooth
Secure the blender lid tightly and blend on high speed for about 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy with no fruit chunks remaining.
Step 4: Serve Immediately
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve right away. Add a fun straw to make it extra exciting for kids.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- whole milk → almond milk or oat milk for a dairy free version
- honey → maple syrup or a pitted Medjool date for natural sweetness
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using an unripe banana which makes the smoothie taste bitter and starchy instead of sweet
- Overfilling the blender which causes leaking and uneven blending of the fruit
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 180 calories, 5g protein, 38g carbs, 2g fat, 3g fiber.
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