Easy Strawberry Smoothie
This easy strawberry banana smoothie recipe takes less than five minutes to make. It’s delicious and creamy, and both adults and kids go crazy for it. My family loves this simple strawberry smoothie. We’ve made it so many times that it’s become our house smoothie recipe! This is the only strawberry smoothie recipe you’ll need. Quick, easy, and delicious! Key Ingredients Strawberries: I love adding a heaping cup of whole strawberries and particularly enjoy this smoothie when I use frozen strawberries. Fresh work fine, but frozen strawberries make our smoothie extra creamy. Banana: I use one banana in this strawberry smoothie. I love how creamy the banana makes our smoothie, but you can substitute it for other fruit. Just like the strawberries, I love using frozen banana in smoothies (it makes them so creamy). Half an orange: When I have oranges in the house, I love adding them to my morning smoothie. It adds extra vitamin C and tropical flavor. Vanilla extract: I love adding a tiny bit of vanilla to my strawberry smoothies, and I highly recommend it if you have never tried it! Milk (dairy or non-dairy): I like adding some liquid to the blender to help the ingredients blend. For a smoothie without milk, use water. It still tastes amazing. For more creaminess, use milk (dairy or non-dairy both work). Strawberries: I love adding a heaping cup of whole strawberries and particularly enjoy this smoothie when I use frozen strawberries. Fresh work fine, but frozen strawberries make our smoothie extra creamy. Banana: I use one banana in this strawberry smoothie. I love how creamy the banana makes our smoothie, but you can substitute it for other fruit. Just like the strawberries, I love using frozen banana in smoothies (it makes them so creamy). Half an orange: When I have oranges in the house, I love adding them to my morning smoothie. It adds extra vitamin C and tropical flavor. Vanilla extract: I love adding a tiny bit of vanilla to my strawberry smoothies, and I highly recommend it if you have never tried it! Milk (dairy or non-dairy): I like adding some liquid to the blender to help the ingredients blend. For a smoothie without milk, use water. It still tastes amazing. For more creaminess, use milk (dairy or non-dairy both work). How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie To make a strawberry smoothie, I add frozen strawberries, a banana, half an orange, a little vanilla extract, and a splash of milk to a blender and blend until smooth. If you want a thicker smoothie, blend in a few ice cubes for an icy, slightly thicker smoothie. Remember that for the creamiest smoothie, use frozen strawberries and frozen banana. You can also add other ingredients to make this your own. A few of my favorite additions are: Almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter (I use 1 to 2 tablespoons) Flaxseed meal, chia seeds, or hemp seeds (I use 1 to 3 teaspoons) Cocoa powder or cocoa nibs (1 to 2 teaspoons) Almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter (I use 1 to 2 tablespoons) Flaxseed meal, chia seeds, or hemp seeds (I use 1 to 3 teaspoons) Cocoa powder or cocoa nibs (1 to 2 teaspoons) More Smoothie Recipes Creamy Green Smoothies Easy Blueberry Smoothies My Favorite Banana Smoothie Creamy Green Smoothies Easy Blueberry Smoothies My Favorite Banana Smoothie Easy Strawberry Smoothie PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins This strawberry banana smoothie is so creamy and fruity. Depending on how ripe or sweet your fruit is, you may need to add a little extra honey, so add based on your taste. Makes 2 kid-size smoothies or 1 large Watch Us Make the Recipe You Will Need 1 heaping cup fresh or frozen strawberries 1 medium ripe banana or 1 cup banana slices, frozen is best Half of a medium orange, peeled and quartered 3/4 cup to 1 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy; can substitute water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon almond butter, peanut butter or cashew butter 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon hemp seeds 1 teaspoon flax seeds 1 teaspoon strawberry jam, honey or maple syrup Directions 1Add the strawberries, banana, orange, 3/4 cup of milk, and vanilla extract to a blender. If you plan to add any, add optional ingredients to the blender. 2Turn the blender on and blend until creamy and smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more milk. Add a few ice cubes and blend until smooth for an icy cold smoothie. 1Add the strawberries, banana, orange, 3/4 cup of milk, and vanilla extract to a blender. If you plan to add any, add optional ingredients to the blender. 2Turn the blender on and blend until creamy and smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more milk. Add a few ice cubes and blend until smooth for an icy cold smoothie. Adam and Joanne's Tips How to freeze: To save the smoothie for later, pour each serving into a food-safe resealable plastic bag or container and freeze. Then, about an hour before needing the smoothie, take it out from the freezer. The nutrition facts below are estimates for the basic smoothie made with unsweetened soy milk. How to freeze: To save the smoothie for later, pour each serving into a food-safe resealable plastic bag or container and freeze. Then, about an hour before needing the smoothie, take it out from the freezer. The nutrition facts below are estimates for the basic smoothie made with unsweetened soy milk. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1/2 of the recipe, 1 small smoothie / Calories 133 / Total Fat 2g / Saturated Fat 0.3g / Cholesterol 0mg / Sodium 33.9mg / Total Carbohydrate 26.8g / Dietary Fiber 4.6g / Total Sugars 15.3g / Protein 4.2g AUTHOR: Joanne Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.More About Us Previous Post: Homemade Simple Syrup Next Post: Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms