Refreshing, healthy, and easy to prepare, the strawberry banana smoothie with yogurt is, in my opinion, the best—mainly because you never get tired of it. You can also prepare it without yogurt and, instead, add the same amount of extra milk, be it cow’s milk or your favorite plant-based milk. The significant advantage is that almost everyone enjoys this smoothie, not only my parents but also my friends and children. Consequently, I made this delightful concoction in larger quantities for a summer birthday party.
Recipe
Ingredients in this recipe
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup dairy or plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a cooler smoothie)
Step-by-step instructions
If using fresh strawberries, clean and rinse them. Peel a ripe banana.
Add strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey or maple syrup to a blender.
For added nutrition, consider adding a spoonful of chia seeds or flax seeds. You can also incorporate protein powder and adjust the consistency with extra milk or water as needed.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more milk or water to achieve the desired consistency according to your preference.
Taste the finished smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed.
Pour Strawberry Banana Smoothie into glasses and serve immediately, garnished with pieces of strawberry or a slice of banana.
Enjoy this refreshing strawberry banana shake with or without yogurt as a quick breakfast, snack, or post-training treat. If you’re inclined, you can also add banana or strawberry-flavored protein powder or an unflavored version. Feel free to adjust the recipe by incorporating or changing other fruits, such as blueberries or raspberries, and customize the sweetness and thickness of the smoothie to match your taste preferences.
