Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

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For busy mornings, when you need a quick, nourishing start to the day, my Strawberry and Banana Smoothie is the solution. With sweet juicy strawberries, fresh banana and coconut yoghurt, it is creamy, nutritious and extremely satisfying. It’s a recipe that takes just minutes to prepare and is an ideal breakfast on-the-go.

Two glasses full of Strawberry and Banana Smoothie, with a strawberry on the edge of the glass.

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Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

This is a refreshing drink that makes an easy breakfast or energy booster at any time of day.
Smoothies are so easy to make; no culinary skills are required here. Just add your ingredients to a blender and combine. It doesn’t come easier!
This is a great way to involve children in the kitchen. They will have great fun using different fruits to create their own unique smoothie blend.
There is no added refined sugar, the sweetness is provided naturally by the fruit with the yoghurt adding a delicious tang.
The smoothie is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
This is a recipe that you can enjoy all year – it is made from readily available ingredients. And if you can’t get fresh berries, you can use frozen. Simply customise the recipe to suit your preference or the ingredients that you have on hand.

Recipe Inspiration: this is one of my go-to breakfasts or snacks. Easy and so delicious!

Ingredients and Substitutions:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

Ingredients in this recipe on a white background.

Banana – I have used a frozen banana; as well as chilling the smoothie, it also makes it creamier. If you have bananas that are past their prime, it is a great idea to peel and then freeze them. They are perfect for smoothies or to make our Baked Banana Oatmeal.
Strawberries – use fresh or frozen strawberries, depending on seasonal availability.
Vanilla extract – be sure to use one which is naturally extracted from the bean, and not one which is artificially flavoured.
Coconut yoghurt – use a plain yoghurt, it adds a lovely creaminess and thickness to the smoothie. Greek yoghurt is also ideal.
Milk – use any kind of milk. I really like the flavour of almond milk, but use what you prefer.

Variations:

Rolled Oats – to add bulk to the smoothie as well as extra nutrients, add a tablespoon, or more if you prefer, of rolled oats to the blender.

Avocado – this is a good alternative to banana as it provides a similar texture. It is however less sweet so you may need to add a small amount of maple syrup, or honey if you don’t need it to be vegan.

Berries – swap out the strawberries for blueberries if you prefer.

How To Make a Strawberry and Banana Smoothie:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

Steps 1-2 of preparing this recipe: the ingredients for the smoothie in a blender and the smoothie blended up.

1 – Add your ingredients to the blender:
To a blender, add all of your ingredients.

2 – Blend until smooth:
Blend until it is smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Strawberry and Banana Smoothie being poured into a glass from the blender.

Tips for Success, Storage and FAQs:

How do I make this extra chilled?

You may wish to add a little ice if you would like your smoothie to be extra chilled.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, whatever capacity your blender can hold, you can make!

Top Tip:

If you have smoothie fans in your household, you could make up some packs of frozen fruit to keep in the freezer for this purpose. Store the fruit in ziplock bags in the freezer for up to 6 months. Be sure to label and date the ingredients as they can be difficult to identify once frozen. It can be a real time-saver and is a great way to use fruit that you have grown or purchased at the height of the season when prices are generally less expensive.

Two glasses full of Strawberry and Banana Smoothie, one with a straw, with some strawberries around the edge.

Serving Suggestions:

To accentuate the beauty of the smoothie, pour it into a glass and add some mint leaves and some sliced strawberry to the top.
If you prefer, a light sprinkle of grated nutmeg on the top adds a lovely flavour.

This Strawberry and Banana Smoothie takes just minutes to prepare and is certain to become a family favourite. Please let me know in the comments below if you try this delicious, refreshing drink.

Alex xx

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