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Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie

October 21, 2015 by victor 19 Comments

This strawberry banana yogurt smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast. High in protein and low in fat, it's a power drink that tastes like a dessert. | ifoodblogger.com

Would you like a healthy, balanced smoothie that tastes like a dessert? Have it instead of a piece of berry cake, chocolate coffee cake, or decadent zebra cake? Here is my strawberry banana yogurt smoothie recipe that gives you just that. It’s high in protein and vitamins, low in fat, and most carbs come from fresh fruit. The best thing is that it’s absolutely delightful. My kids love it. They say it tastes like melted fruit gelato. There is nothing better than starting a day with this healthy and nutritious drink.

I like to use a lot of strawberries in this smoothie. Strawberries are delicious on their own, and the extra berries really make this smoothie shine. I use two heaping cups of fresh strawberries per one cup of yogurt and one banana.

This strawberry banana yogurt smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast. High in protein and low in fat, it's a power drink that tastes like a dessert. | ifoodblogger.com

Plain Greek yogurt adds a bit of tartness. Adding two teaspoons of honey, maple syrup or white sugar will balance it out. If you like your smoothie even sweeter, add another teaspoon or two.

What blender you use to make this smoothie really matters. To liquefy the ingredients in this recipe you need a powerful blender, like the ever popular, super-duper Vitamix 5200 Series blender, which claims to spin the blades at 37,000 RPM at peak power.

I use my beloved work horse Waring Pro MX1000XTX XTREME commercial blender which costs less and delivers up to 45,000 RPM at peak power. A powerful, high RPM blender also helps break down seeds. I like how my Waring Pro Extreme easily pulverizes strawberry seeds so you don’t even feel them in your mouth when you drink the smoothie. The smoothies come out airy and velvety smooth, a pure enjoyment to drink.

This strawberry banana yogurt smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast. High in protein and low in fat, it's a power drink that tastes like a dessert. | ifoodblogger.com

If you have a standard blender, you may need to add half a cup of your favorite juice to achieve the desired consistency.

This smoothie has a healthy amount of protein, 26 grams per the entire recipe, or 13 grams per serving. If you wish to up the protein content, add a couple of teaspoons of chia or flax seeds. A teaspoon will add about one gram of protein. If you have a high power blender you can just drop the seeds in the blender and it will take care of them with ease, you won’t even feel them. If using a standard blender, you may want to grind the seeds separately in a coffee or spice grinder before adding them to the blender.

This strawberry banana yogurt smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast. High in protein and low in fat, it's a power drink that tastes like a dessert. | ifoodblogger.com

To make the smoothie a little thicker you can add a cup of ice cubes. Ice is also a welcome addition on hot summer days, making the smoothie very refreshing.

You may also substitute fresh strawberries for frozen ones. If you do, adding ice is not necessary as it will make the smoothie too thick. This is not necessarily a bad thing if that is what you are looking for.

This strawberry banana yogurt smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast. High in protein and low in fat, it's a power drink that tastes like a dessert. | ifoodblogger.com

Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie Recipe

5 from 9 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoothies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Victor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and rinsed)
  • 1 banana (firm, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup, or white sugar, plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup ice (optional)

Instructions

  • Drop all of the ingredients into the blender jar and blend on the highest speed for 40 seconds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 89.8mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 0.7mg

 

 

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  1. Judy

    April 11, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    I’d like to try this but I don’t have a high end blender

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    • victor

      April 11, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      Judy, use whatever blender you have, it will be fine. Let the smoothie set for a few minutes after blending, most of the seeds will drop down, then pour off carefully to leave the seeds behind. Enjoy!

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      • Judy

        April 13, 2022 at 9:21 pm

        Thank you Victor! I’m glad you’re recipe does not call for milk. I’m substituting ice cubes for my liquid.

        Reply
  2. Gita

    December 02, 2020 at 2:09 am

    So good! Thanks for the recipe.

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    • victor

      December 03, 2020 at 9:54 am

      You are very welcome.

      Reply
  3. Melvin

    September 21, 2020 at 7:03 am

    Delish!

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  4. Nina

    June 21, 2020 at 10:31 am

    Thank you for publishing this awesome recipe. Loved it!

    Reply
  5. Lyn Hayden

    January 27, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    I made this smoothie and used frozen strawberries instead of ice. I did add 1/3 cup almond milk. The smoothie was thick and creamy with a great fruity taste. Highly recommended.

    Reply
  6. Laura Rosales

    September 11, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Great

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  7. Jasmina

    February 11, 2018 at 4:48 am

    This smoothie tastes great.

    Reply
  8. Freie Gal

    May 13, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    This strawberry banana smoothie recipe has been my favorite thus far. My 5-year old constantly asks for these so I have been trying to find the best one. I think this is a keeper. Thanks so much for sharing! Also, I don’t think it matters exactly what kind of yogurt you use but I used whole milk plain yogurt as I’m on a no-sugar challenge. Greek yogurt is delicious too I just didn’t have it on hand. I like using honey as it provides it with the right amount of sweets but natural sugar. Local honey is super good for you too as it provides you with anti-bodies against sicknesses in your area – hard to believe but true!! Enjoy!

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  9. Lucy I.

    April 16, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Thanks for this amazing recipe, I can;t wait to incorporate this to my diet routine

    Reply
  10. Rene

    October 21, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Wow! Amazing recipe. My grandkids love it.Thanks for sharing Victor.

    Reply
    • victor

      October 21, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      You are very welcome, Rene. Thank you for taking time and posting your feedback.

      Reply
  11. Deborah

    August 20, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    One of the best smoothies my family has had.

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    • victor

      August 21, 2016 at 1:39 am

      Thank you for your feedback, Deborah. Glad your family liked my recipe.

      Reply
  12. Kate

    June 20, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    Thanks!! This recipe is straightforward, quick, and easy for morning rush. I like its tart flavor and the strawberry and banana amounts are perfect. I also used frozen strawberries and no ice, and the result was a mouthwatering smoothie that the kids love!!

    Reply
    • victor

      June 21, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the smoothie. It’s one of my most favorite ones too. Love having it for breakfast.

      Reply
  13. Vanessa Fortman

    February 10, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    You can also use frozen banana, fresh kiwi plus the kiwi seeds oh cain’t forget the strawberries! I also use frozen strawberries! Makes it less sugary but still sweet!

    Reply

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