This strawberry banana smoothie is a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and creamy bananas, creating a refreshing and naturally delicious treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick blend, this smoothie is incredibly easy to make, full of nutrients, and perfect for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Creamy and smooth texture. The combination of strawberries and bananas creates a smooth and creamy texture, making each sip velvety and refreshing!
- Nutrient-packed. Strawberry banana smoothies are not only tasty but also packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants from the fruits, making them a nutritious choice.
- Quick and easy. Like a breakfast smoothie, with just a few ingredients and a blender, you can whip up a delicious strawberry banana smoothie in minutes, making it a convenient and time-saving option for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients needed
- Strawberries. Strawberries are the star ingredient, providing a sweet and tangy flavor along with essential vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Fresh or frozen will work.
- Bananas. Bananas add natural sweetness, a creamy texture, and potassium to the smoothie. They also help create a smooth and velvety consistency.
- Non-dairy milk. Non-dairy milk, such as almond milk or coconut milk, helps to achieve a creamy and smooth texture while keeping the smoothie vegan-friendly.
- Ice. To assist with thickening and chilling this creamy beverage, ice is a must!
- Maple syrup or another sweetener (optional). Maple syrup or another sweetener can be added if desired to enhance the sweetness of the smoothie. Adjust the amount to suit your taste preference.
How to make strawberry banana smoothies
Step 1 – Prepare the ingredients. Place the fresh or frozen strawberries, ripe banana, non-dairy milk, and maple syrup (optional) into a blender. If you are using fresh strawberries, ensure you also add ice to thicken and chill the mix.
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Step 2 – Blend. Blend on high speed until the ingredients are well combined and the smoothie reaches a creamy and smooth consistency. If needed, add a few more ice cubes to make the smoothie thicker and colder as you go.
Step 3 – Taste and serve! Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more sweetener if desired. Pour the strawberry banana smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. If desired, you can garnish with fresh strawberry slices, a sprinkle of chia seeds or some mint.
Tips to make the best recipe
- Use ripe and flavorful fruit. Choose ripe strawberries and bananas for the best flavor. Ripe fruit is sweeter and more flavorful, enhancing the taste of the smoothie.
- Freeze the fruit. Freezing the strawberries before blending can help create a creamy and thick texture without the use of additional ice.
- Layer soft ingredients around the blades of your blender. Placing soft ingredients around the blades of the blender, before the frozen ingredients, will help ensure an efficient blending process.
- Customize the consistency. To achieve the desired thickness, add ice cubes or adjust the amount of non-dairy milk. Adding more ice cubes will make the smoothie thicker, while increasing the non-dairy milk will make it thinner.
Storage instructions
To store: Transfer the smoothie to an airtight container or a sealable jar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to maintain its freshness and quality. Before consuming, give the smoothie a good shake or stir to remix any separation that may have occurred.
Recommended tools
- Blender. For the smoothest and most silky smoothies.
- Food processor. No blender? A food processor helps out in a pinch!
More refreshing beverage recipes to try
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- Chocolate peanut butter smoothie
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! While bananas provide creaminess and natural sweetness, you can experiment with other fruits like mangoes or peaches to customize the flavor profile of your smoothie.
Yes, you can use any non-dairy milk of your choice, such as almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk. Choose the one that you prefer or have on hand.
While it’s best to enjoy the smoothie fresh, you can make it in advance and store it in the refrigerator for a short period, up to 24 hours. However, note that the texture and color may slightly change over time due to natural separation and oxidation. Give it a good stir before serving.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 large banana ripe
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
- 1/2 cup ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, ripe banana, non-dairy milk, and optional sweetener and ice into a blender.
- Blend on high speed until the ingredients are well combined and the smoothie reaches a creamy and smooth consistency. If desired, add a few more ice cubes to make the smoothie thicker and colder.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more sweetener if desired.
- Pour the vegan strawberry banana smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. If desired, you can garnish with fresh strawberry slices, a sprinkle of chia seeds or some mint.
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