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    Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie with Banana

    Published: Jul 7, 2017 · Modified: Jun 19, 2022 by Sally Cameron · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A glass of strawberry banana yogurt smoothie topped with a fresh red strawberry.
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    Red ripe strawberries and banana plus tangy yogurt make delicious partners in this strawberry yogurt smoothie. A quick breakfast and great way start your day, refuel after a workout, or perfect as an after school snack. Use fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries for year round smoothies adding your favorite yogurt. Takes just a minute to blend and enjoy!

    A glass of strawberry banana yogurt smoothie topped with a fresh red strawberry.

    Strawberry and banana is a classic smoothie combination. Here, I've added yogurt to give it creamy texture and a healthy amount of protein. It's one of the most popular smoothie combinations and highly customizable to meet your nutritional needs. If you've never tried a strawberry yogurt smoothie, it's a great one to add to your smoothie recipe file.

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    • Why You'll Like This Recipe
    • Smoothie Ingredients
    • Smoothie Options and Variations
    • Recipe Instructions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Smoothie Recipes!
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    Why You'll Like This Recipe

    • Simple ingredients are easy to keep on hand.
    • Use fresh fruit or frozen fruit and plain yogurt.
    • Easy to customize for a healthy breakfast.
    • A nice twist on a classic strawberry banana smoothie recipe.

    Another great breakfast option is this overnight oats with chia seeds. Top them with strawberries and bananas!

    Smoothie Ingredients

    Strawberries, banana, milk, and yogurt on the counter for a smoothie.
    • Milk: Dairy milk or non-dairy milk, there are so many options. Use your favorite milk.
    • Strawberries: For a frosty smoothie, use frozen strawberries. Easy to always have on hand in the freezer. When in season, fresh ripe strawberries work too but the smoothie may be a little more fluid.
    • Banana: Use either fresh banana or frozen banana. You can slice and freeze your own in chunks. To minimize sugar, use a greenish banana (or use less) versus a ripe banana.
    • Yogurt: Greek yogurt gives you higher protein per serving than regular yogurt. Plain Greek yogurt is the best option as the flavored ones (even vanilla yogurt) have a lot of added sugar you don't need. Be sure to check the labels before buying. If you want vanilla, add your own. Note below.

    Please see the recipe card for measurements and quantities.

    Here's another delicious smoothie recipe (I've been drinking for 25 years), my creamy raspberry smoothie. 

    Chef's tip: What's the best milk for smoothies? The one that works best for you that you enjoy. Try homemade almond milk, oat milk, quick homemade hemp milk, homemade coconut milk, or even cashew milk. If you prefer, use whole milk or low fat (dairy)​.

    Smoothie Options and Variations

    • Add ground flaxseed: Flaxseed adds high quality fat and fiber to smoothies. I grind mine fresh in a little inexpensive spice grinder, or buy it already ground. Start with a tablespoon.
    • Add chia seeds for a thicker smoothie, start with a teaspoon or two. 
    • Sweetener: Try berry flavored stevia drops or a monk fruit simple syrup to keep sugar down. Honey is another easy option to add natural sweetness. Use either a mild raw honey or a no-sugar honey like this (it's what I use).
    • For high protein: Use more yogurt, or add a half scoop of protein powder of choice.
    • For a vegan smoothie: Use a plant-based yogurt, but as vegan yogurts have little protein (they are mostly fat), you'll need to add a plant-based protein powder to get protein, or try adding hemp seeds. This is a non-dairy option too.
    • Vanilla: Vanilla adds nice flavor so try a little vanilla extract or vanilla paste if desired.

    Chef's tip: Be sure to buy organic, as conventional strawberries have high levels of pesticide residue.  Strawberries are always on the Dirty Dozen list and often the number one worst offender.

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    Recipe Instructions

    Strawberry banana smoothie ingredients in a blender with milk.
    Step 1: Add your milk to the blender first, then add the fruit, yogurt, and any options if using.
    Beautiful pink strawberry smoothie with yogurt and bananas ready to drink.
    Step 2: Blend until smooth. Thickness will depend on your milk, yogurt, and whether fruit is fresh or frozen.

    Serving Suggestions

    Smoothies are good right out of the blender but generally hold well if you need to make them ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast. Stir or shake if needed after it sits.

    This strawberry yogurt smoothie is a meal for most people. If you want to serve it as part of a larger breakfast or as a snack, use it as two servings and serve it in smaller glasses. For younger kids, half a smoothie may be enough.

    Need a little something else to go with it? Try these strawberry muffins made with fresh strawberries.

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    Recipe FAQs

    Are strawberry yogurt smoothies healthy?

    It depends on how you make them. Strawberry yogurt smoothies can be healthy or sugar bombs unless you watch the ingredients. For a healthy smoothie, don't over-do the amount of fruit and choose plain unsweetened yogurt to reduce sugar. Another option, try a non-dairy milk. If you're using banana, use just half a banana and choose a greenish banana for less sugar. Green bananas are also a good source of something called resistant starch, which the friendly bacteria in your gut loves. If sweetening, use either monk fruit or stevia to keep the sugar down. 

    How can I make a vegan strawberry yogurt smoothie

    For a vegan strawberry yogurt smoothie, use a vegan yogurt. Be aware that vegan yogurts are mostly fat (such as those made with coconut milk) and very little protein. To get your protein in, add a plant-based protein powder.

    How can I make my smoothie sweeter or less sweet?

    For a sweeter smoothie, add a little natural sweetener such as honey or maple syrup. To add sweetness without sugar, use monk fruit (powdered or simple syrup) or stevia (the flavored liquid drops are nice).

    For a less sweet smoothie, evaluate your ingredients. Try less of sweet fruits, and if using banana, cut it down to half a banana and use a greenish banana because they have less sugar. If using yogurt, choose a plain, unsweetened yogurt and skip the flavored varieties which tend to have a lot of sugar added.

    More Smoothie Recipes!

    Have a smoothie lover in your house? Here's more new recipes to try. From berries and mango to avocado and chocolate. And if a green smoothie is your thing, try this tropical green detox smoothie. For a really creamy smoothie, try the green tea and avocado smoothie.

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    Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

    Sally Cameron
    Use frozen strawberries for a frosty cool smoothie or fresh. For bananas, choose greenish bananas for less sugar. Greek yogurt provides more protein than regular.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 248 kcal

    Equipment

    • blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk or milk of choice
    • 5 ounces plain unsweetened Greek yogurt or regular yogurt
    • 4 ounces strawberries, fresh or frozen 4-5 whole strawberries
    • ½ dropper full berry flavored stevia drops sub honey or monk fruit
    • 1 small banana greenish ones have less sugar

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    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a high powered blender starting with the milk. Blend until smooth.

    Notes

      • To reduce sugar, use half of a small banana, and make it a greenish one, not a fully ripe one. That will reduce by about 6 grams of sugar. 
      • Add ground flaxseed: Flaxseed adds high quality fat and fiber to smoothies. I grind mine fresh in a little inexpensive spice grinder, or buy it already ground. Start with a tablespoon.
      • Sweetener: A dropper full berry flavored stevia drops works great, or use a keto simply syrup to keep sugar down and add sweetness. Honey is another easy option. Use either a mild raw honey or a no-sugar honey like this (it's what I use).
      • Protein powder: Protein powder is an option instead of yogurt for a no-dairy strawberry banana smoothie, or combine them to get the level of protein and creaminess you want.
      • Vanilla: Vanilla adds nice flavor so try a little vanilla extract or vanilla paste if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 18gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 735mgFiber: 6gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 481mgIron: 1mg
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