Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt

Name: Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen strawberries; 1 large overripe banana; 1/2 cup milk (or milk alternative); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

This strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt is so refreshing and super simple to make with milk, frozen strawberries and bananas. It has a thick and creamy texture just like all your favourite smoothies, so you don’t even miss the yogurt! Easy, kid-approved and delicious! {Gluten-free and dairy-free-friendly}

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Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt

Homemade smoothies are a quick and healthy snack for anytime of the day, and creating a delicious smoothie can be as easy as 1, 2, 3! And guess what? You don’t need yogurt to create the perfect smoothie either.

Our strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt uses extra sweet ripe bananas, frozen strawberries, your preferred milk and a hint of vanilla extract for a creamy, quick and refreshing fruit smoothie.

Made at home with cost effective fresh ingredients, this healthy strawberry banana smoothie is sweetened only with natural sugar from fruit and adds a boost of nutrients to any part of your day. Pair it with a source of protein like peanut butter toast or Banana Protein Muffins. Or, add in a scoop of nut butter or protein powder for a more complete meal or snack.

This recipe works best with a high powered blender but if you don’t have one, don’t worry. Simply cut fresh strawberries into chunks or small pieces and freeze before adding to your smoothie.

When you need a boost, you’ll definitely want to keep this easy smoothie recipe on hand!

If you prefer your smoothies with yogurt, try out this Strawberry and Banana Smoothie with Yogurt instead!

A top down view of a glass of strawberry banana smoothie garnished with a strawberry.

Why We Love this Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

No Yogurt: I’m a big fan of yogurt, but not everyone enjoys the tanginess of yogurt in their smoothies or keeps it in their fridge on a regular basis. Our recipe still produces a thick and refreshing smoothie without any yogurt required.

Family-Friendly: If your family isn’t big on eating fresh fruit, serving smoothies is an easy way to get extra nutrients into sometimes picky eaters. Both kids and adults are sure to love this simple smoothie, and it’s easily adaptable too!

Easy Recipe: Nothing is easier than adding a few simple ingredients to a blender and mixing it up for a healthy and delicious drink and snack all in one!

Ingredient Notes

The ingredients for a healthy strawberry banana smoothie, including frozen strawberries, banana, milk and vanilla extract.

Frozen strawberries: If you have a high-powered blender, frozen strawberries work well. If you don’t have an overly good blender, try using fresh strawberries, sliced into quarters and frozen before using.
Banana: Use an overripe, brown spotty fresh banana for a creamier texture, and maximum sweetness and flavour.
Milk: Use dairy milk or your favourite milk alternative for a creamy smoothie.
Vanilla Extract: Adds an extra boost of flavour.

How to Make Strawberry Banana Smoothie without Yogurt

A banana, frozen strawberries, milk and vanilla extract in a blender.

A blended strawberry and banana smoothie.

Using a high-powered blender, place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately for the best taste.

Keep scrolling to the recipe card below for the full printable banana strawberry smoothie recipe!

A strawberry and banana smoothie being poured into a glass.

Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie Tips

Use an overripe banana with brown spots for best results. Since this smoothie is naturally sweetened with fruit and uses no added sugar, you’ll want to maximize the sweetness by using a sweet overripe banana.

If you don’t have a very high-power blender: I recommend purchasing fresh strawberries and slicing them into quarters before freezing to make them easier to break down.

To help prevent burning out your blender: I typically like to start by placing 1 cup of the frozen strawberries into the blender along with the banana, milk and vanilla. Blend until broken down and then add the remaining frozen strawberries to the mixture and blend until smooth.

If your strawberries aren’t very sweet: You may wish to add a bit of honey or maple syrup to taste. If you want to avoid added sugar and prefer to stick to a natural sweetener, you can also add in 1-2 pitted dates and pulse until smooth and creamy. It’s a great way to add some extra natural sweetness to the smoothie and you can’t even taste the dates!

Recipe FAQs

Does a smoothie need yogurt?

Nope! A smoothie doesn’t necessarily need yogurt. Although yogurt can add additional creaminess to a smoothie, it can still be smooth, thick and creamy without it. The addition of bananas, frozen fruit and your favourite milk will still produce that nice creamy and thick consistency.

Do you need ice to make a smoothie?

Definitely not! In fact, I prefer to make smoothies without it since sometimes ice cubes can dilute the flavour. Frozen fruit is enough to provide that extra thickness, and cold and refreshing taste.

Can you make this strawberry banana smoothie ahead of time?

You can make this strawberry banana smoothie ahead of time, although it tastes best fresh as it may lose some of its frostiness and start to separate after being stored in the fridge.

If you do make it ahead of time, give it a quick stir before serving, or for a sweet treat, freeze any leftover smoothie in a freezer-safe container for “ice cream” or in popsicle mold to make popsicles instead.

Strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt in a blender.

Storage Guidelines

Store this strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt covered or in a tightly sealed jar or airtight container, leaving as little air as possible. The smoothie will keep for up to 24 hours in the fridge.

What to Eat with a Smoothie

Serve up this recipe as a breakfast smoothie, an after school snack or afternoon pick-me-up. It’s best served with a muffin, toast with peanut butter or a handful of mixed nuts for some healthy fats and protein.

Try this banana strawberry smoothie along with any of the following:

Recipe Variations

To add extra protein: Add a scoop of your favourite protein powder or a small scoop of peanut butter or almond butter. You can also add some plain Greek yogurt if desired.
For a dairy-free smoothie: Use a dairy-free milk alternative like almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk or coconut milk.
Add some leafy greens: Try adding in a small handful of fresh spinach for extra nutrients.
To make into smoothie bowls: : Pour into a bowl and top with banana slices, fresh strawberries, unsweetened coconut, hemp seeds and chia seeds.
To make into popsicles: Pour into a popsicle mold and freeze for 4-8 hours until solid.

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Course Breakfast, Snack