We love smoothies around here. They’re an amazing way to pack in a huge dose of fruits and veggies before 9 am, setting a healthy tone for the rest of the day. And while there’s a time and place for a bursting-with-vegetables green smoothie, sometimes it’s nice to blend up a simple smoothie that falls back on traditional, ultra-tasty flavors. You know what I’m talking about. Strawberry Banana, the O.G. smoothie flavor. The perfect blend of fruity berry and creamy banana. Sweet without the sugar, creamy without the yogurt. It’s simple, pure, and so delicious. Here’s the strawberry banana smoothie that I’ve made hundreds of times – I can’t wait for you to try it.
You’ll need 3 ingredients
Strawberries: Fresh of frozen work here. You can also substitute blueberries or blackberries! Banana: Again, use fresh or frozen. I like to pre-chop and freeze soon-to-go-bad bananas and store them in my freezer for smoothies. It ensures I never throw away rotten bananas and makes smoothies instantly frostier! (Here’s my guide to freezing bananas!) Milk: You can use cow’s or dairy-free milk (like almond milk). Alternatively, you can make this smoothie without milk and use apple or orange juice instead.
How to make smoothies thicker
You’ll notice in a lot of my smoothie recipes that I opt to use frozen fruit rather than ice. While ice is nice in adding instant chill and bulk to smoothies, I’ve found that it makes them too watery (not to mention can be hard to blend smoothly). Instead, I like to freeze fruit and throw that into the smoothie to make it thicker and more frosty. In this Strawberry Banana Smoothie, we’re using frozen strawberries for their convenience and cost efficiency, but you can also peel, chop, and freeze your bananas ahead of time for smoothies. I like to do this with my soon-to-go-bad bananas to give them a second shot at life.
Change It Up
Don’t Like Banana? The banana can be replaced with 1/4 cup of yogurt (vanilla is delicious in this smoothie!) Make Popsicles: In the mood for an icy treat? Add a touch of honey then freeze the mixture into homemade popsicles! Add Protein: You can add a boost of protein by adding Greek yogurt, protein powder, or even cottage cheese. Boost The Nutrition: Add a spoonful of chia or flax seeds for some omega-3 fatty acids, or sneak in veggies with a handful of kale or spinach (while the kale and spinach don’t impact the taste, they will make the smoothie brown-ish)
