There was a time when we drank this Strawberry Banana Smoothie literally every single day. At the time, I had a toddler and a very fussy newborn, and my ability to cook with two hands was severely limited. Fortunately, blending a smoothie is possible to do while using only ONE hand, and so this simple and easy recipe became our fall back plan for a quick meal or snack. Plus, it only has 4 ingredients and is very yummy (seriously).
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe is still my family’s favorite simple smoothie. It uses ingredients that are affordable and easy to find all year round in most grocery stores. It is creamy, delicious, sweet and so easy to make! My kids request this smoothie on a regular basis.
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The reason I try to combine a lot of different fruits into this smoothie is to ensure we’re getting a variety of vitamins and minerals. I think of green smoothies as a daily vitamin to help keep our immune systems built up and make sure everyone stays healthy…especially during those winter months!
And on days when I’m questioning my ability to be a good mom (I’m not too proud to admit that I do have those days when my parenting confidence plummets!!!), nothing restores my faith in myself quite as much as having my kids request fruits and veggies for breakfast. And since they request this smoothie recipe quite a bit, it’s a win-win for us all!
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The reason why I combine quite a few fruits into this smoothie is to make sure we’re getting a variety of vitamins and minerals. My whole goal with green smoothies is to treat them as a daily vitamin to keep our immune systems strong and our body healthy. It’s been 8 years of drinking these now, and we’re still going strong!
BEST STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE TIPS
- Don’t use only frozen fruit. Using both frozen bananas and frozen strawberries may result in a super thick smoothie that is difficult to drink. I prefer using a frozen banana and fresh berries, but you could also use frozen berries and a fresh banana.
- No need for added sugar. Bananas and strawberries contain plenty of natural sweetness, so there’s no need to add any sugar! If you feel the need for more sweetness, a couple of pitted dates will do the trick.
- Mix it up with dairy-free milk. You can make this strawberry banana smoothie with a dairy-free/vegan milk for added creaminess.
- Go easy on the ice. Using a frozen banana or frozen fruit in the recipe keeps the drink cold, but it doesn’t water it down. If you don’t have any frozen fruit handy, you can add a few ice cubes instead…just don’t add too many or it will water the smoothie down.
HOW TO MAKE A STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE
Making a strawberry banana smoothie is so easy any one can do it. Simply blend strawberries, bananas, and other desired ingredients to your blender and blend until nice and creamy. If you use the recipe below, it should be cold and creamy but not too thick.
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STRAWBERRY BANANA GREEN SMOOTHIE
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
DESCRIPTION
A classic an yummy smoothie! Packed full of nutrition from antioxidant and vitamin C rich oranges and strawberries, vitamin K and iron from the spinach, with a solid punch of potassium from ripe bananas. Children love this mild and sweet smoothie, and it’s a great staple recipe to add to your regular menu!
STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 2 oranges (peeled and seeded)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup strawberries*
- 1 cup blueberries*
- 2 bananas*
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend the spinach in the orange juice and water liquid.
- Add the remaining fruits and blend until smooth.
*use one type of frozen fruit for a creamer and cool texture, or blend with a few ice cubes.
If you try this recipe out, I’d sure love to hear what you thought! Leave me a comment below and tell me how it was!
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