Easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe Without Yogurt
This Easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe Without Yogurt is delicious and healthy, yet has plenty of sweetness. The kids will love it (and so will you!). Grab on the go for a quick breakfast drink or soak up the sun with a glass in your hand. It’s the perfect summer smoothie.
It takes less than 5 minutes to make, is dairy free, gluten free and vegan.
I love a smoothie, especially on a sunny day, and this one’s a classic. It’s a wholesome recipe made with simple ingredients that won’t disappoint.
One great thing about this easy smoothie recipe is that you can get fancy by adding extras like flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder or even leafy greens like spinach.
So that you can make this recipe all year round, we’re skipping some of the fresh ingredients by using frozen fruit and making it without yogurt (don’t worry you’ll still get a yummy, creamy smoothie!).
There’s nothing quite like a ripe strawberry in July (DELISH!) but let’s face it, they’re usually not up to the task during winter months. So, grab a bag from the freezer aisle and keep it on hand at home.
We’re also using Almond Milk, but you could substitute for any kind of milk you like.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
- Super quick to make
- It’s dairy free, gluten free and vegan
- No need for lots of fresh ingredients, we’re using frozen
Ingredients Notes for Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
- Strawberries: You can use either fresh or frozen
- Banana: I use fresh banana but you could also use frozen (see my top tip below). Break into pieces or cut into slices
- Vanilla Extract: My secret ingredient to add extra flavor
- Milk: I use Almond Milk to keep the smoothie both dairy and gluten free, but cow’s milk or any other dairy-free milk would work if you prefer that
- Maple Syrup: Now we all know the best strawberries are super sweet, but if they are out of season they can be a bit lacking. If it needs it, give your smoothie a little added sugar with maple syrup, or honey if you aren’t vegan
Equipment
- High-Powered Blender
- Measuring spoon
- Measuring cup
- Tall glass
How to Make A Strawberry Smoothie Without Yogurt
Time needed: 5 minutes
Follow our simple steps to create our yogurt free strawberry and banana smoothie:
- Add the ingredients
To the jug of a high powered blender, add the strawberries, banana slices, vanilla extract and milk.
- Blend
Turn the blender on full speed for 20-30 seconds, or until all the lumps of fruit are gone and you have a nice creamy texture.
- Adjust sweetness
Taste, then add the honey or maple syrup if it needs a little more sweetness.
- Serve
Serve in a tall glass, topped with fresh fruit. Enjoy!
Substitutions
Milk: Any choice of milk is fine for this recipe. If you have allergies or intolerances be sure to check the labels, but dairy milk, nut or soy milk will taste good in this recipe.
Fruit: If strawberries and bananas isn’t enough fruit for you, you can also add mango, blueberries or raspberries.
Maple Syrup: Any natural sweetener would work, such as honey, dates or agave syrup.
Top Tips
- If your blender isn’t powerful enough to blend large frozen strawberries, go for smaller pieces of frozen banana instead and use fresh strawberries. Having at least one of your fruits frozen will make your smoothie nice and cold without the need to add any ice cubes.
- Pour your smoothie into a popsicle mold and freeze for a healthy snack another day.
- Use ripe bananas in increase the natural sweetness of your smoothie
- If you like a thicker smoothie, reduce the amount of milk
Frequently Asked Questions
Place the smoothie in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. It may lose some of it’s bright pink color, but this is normal. Alternatively, pour into a popsicle mold or other suitable freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Eat frozen or defrost in the fridge.
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Easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe Without Yogurt
Equipment
- 1 High Powered Blender
- Measuring Spoon
- 1 Tall Glass
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, cut into slices
- 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
- 1 cup dairy free milk, we use almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- To the jug of a high powered blender, add the strawberries, banana slices, vanilla extract and milk.
- Turn the blender on full speed for 20-30 seconds, or until all the lumps of fruit are gone and you have a nice creamy texture.
- Taste, then add the honey or maple syrup if it needs a little more sweetness.
- Serve in a tall glass, topped with fresh fruit. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use frozen fruit to speed up the process and to make it more budget friendly.
- To make it nut free, swap the almond milk for another nut free milk such as oat or soy.
