Strawberry Banana Smoothie (5 ingredients!)

caitlinbrae — Fri, 27 May 2022 01:03:43 +0000

This strawberry banana smoothie is made with just five simple ingredients! Grab your high speed blender and let’s get to smoothie making!

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

If you’re looking for a delicious smoothie, look no further. This fool proof smoothie will become your go-to recipe! No more super thick or liquidy smoothies. We don’t have time for that! Lol. We want smooth and easy to drink results. And this strawberry banana smoothie recipe is just right!

Strawberries and bananas make the best duo. Strawberries offer a sweet-tart flavor and bananas offer a smooth and creamy flavor. Pair them together and bam you have a delicious fruit combination.

Why you’ll love this strawberry banana smoothie

Smoothies make the best breakfast or post workout snack. Since this recipe has added protein powder, it’s a great way to refuel your body. And this healthy strawberry smoothie creamy, smooth and loaded with strawberry and banana flavor. Here are a few other reasons why you’ll love this smoothie:

It only requires 5 wholesome ingredients.

Strawberry smoothies make the best quick and easy breakfast.

This recipe is naturally sweet with strawberries and banana.

It also makes the best mid morning or afternoon snack.

This recipe makes 2-3 servings.

It has the perfect combination of strawberry and banana.

For more smoothie inspiration give these other two smoothie recipes a try: Blueberry Smoothie with Banana or this Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

Ingredients in this strawberry smoothie

You only need 4 ingredients to make this recipe! Here are the ingredients we are working with.

Frozen strawberries are one of the main ingredients! Make sure to use frozen strawberries to ensure you get a chilled smoothie. Strawberries are packed with antioxidants, fiber and vitamins making them a healthy addition to this smoothie. They are loaded with vitamin C and they actually offer more vitamin C than some oranges.

Frozen banana. Along with the strawberries, bananas make up one of the base ingredients. Bananas are great in smoothies as they give creamy texture and flavor. Not only do they add texture but they are also a great source of carbohydrates and nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C.

Almond butter adds creaminess and flavor. It also helps to add thickness and creates a super smooth texture. Feel free to use another creamy nut butter! I have some other suggestions listed down below.

Milk adds protein and calcium. However, feel free to use any milk of choice! You can use regular cows milk, almond milk, or a dairy free milk alternative.

Lastly, vanilla protein! Adding protein into the mix makes them more wholesome and filling due to the added protein, vitamins and minerals. Feel free to use any of your favorite protein powders!

How to make

You need less than five minute to whip up this healthy strawberry smoothie. Smoothies in general are super easy to make as they require a few simple steps. For easy smoothie making I have outlined all the steps below!

STEP 1

Grab your high speed blender and your ingredients: strawberries, banana, almond butter, milk and protein powder.

STEP 2

Add all the ingredients into your blender.

STEP 3

Blend and pulse until the smoothie is blended and creamy. This will take different amounts of time depending on the type of blender you have. So, just make sure to blend until the mixture is nice and smooth.

STEP 4

Pour the smoothie into 2 tall cups or 3 small cups and enjoy!

Tips and tricks

If you are looking for some recipe substitutes, use some of these recipe variations below! Also since the base of this smoothie is made with just five ingredients it’s super easy to switch things up. Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you make the best smoothie.

Using frozen fruit is key! So make sure bananas and strawberries are frozen in order to get a chilled smoothie. Pro tip: whenever you have extra bananas on hand simply slice them up and put them in the freezer!

You can use your favorite milk; cows milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any dairy free milk.

Any creamy nut butter will work! While this recipe calls for almond butter you can also use any creamy nut butter that you love. Peanut butter, cashew butter, or sun butter are all great alternatives! But please note using a different nut butter will change the flavor profile.

Blend until very smooth. Make sure you to blend the smoothie until all the fruit is blended. You don’t want any chunks of fruit!

Frequently asked questions

Is this strawberry smoothie vegan?

Yes you can make it vegan by using vegan protein and dairy free milk!

Do you need ice in smoothies?

No because if you use frozen fruit ice isn’t necessary!

Are smoothies gluten free?

This smoothie in particular is gluten free as it doesn’t have any grains. Just make sure your protein powder is certified gluten free.

How many smoothies does this recipe make?

This recipe makes three smaller smoothies or two large smoothies.

Are smoothies good for you?

Smoothies are packed with nutrients. Since they are packed with lots of nutritious fruits just keep in mind they add a lot of natural sugars and carbohydrates. With that being said, just tailor the fruit intake to your bodies needs!

How to serve

Smoothies are best when served immediately! If they sit too long they can start to separate. You can also serve your smoothie in a thermos container (like a yeti) so it stays chilled.

Other breakfast recipes you’ll love

If you love this healthy strawberry smoothie, definitely give some of these other recipes a try.

Blueberry Smoothie with Banana

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

Egg Muffin Cups

Blueberry Overnight Oats with Lemon

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins

Fluffy Pancake Recipe

Did you make this smoothie?

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