Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt
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A strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt gets its creamy texture from ripe banana and frozen fruit. Milk provides enough liquid for blending without making the drink overly thin. Because fruit sweetness varies, blend first and decide whether any sweetener is needed afterward.
Ingredient notes
Frozen strawberries make the smoothie cold and thick without a large amount of ice. Use a ripe banana for sweetness; an underripe banana can taste starchy. Dairy milk, soy milk, and oat milk all change the flavor slightly. Unsweetened milk makes it easier to control sweetness.
Tips for a better result
Add liquid to the blender first unless your appliance instructions say otherwise. Start slowly and increase speed once the blades can turn freely. If the mixture stops moving, turn off the blender before scraping or adding more milk. Do not force a utensil into moving blades.
Substitutions and variations
Use frozen banana with fresh strawberries if that is what you have, adjusting liquid as needed. Add a small spoonful of oats for a different texture, but allow for additional thickening. This recipe does not make a specific nutrition or health claim.
Storage and make-ahead tips
Serve immediately for the best texture. If necessary, keep refrigerated in a closed container and use within 24 hours. Shake or stir after standing; separation is normal.
A common question
Why is my smoothie too thin?
Fresh fruit and too much milk both make a thinner drink. Add a few more frozen strawberries and blend again rather than using a large quantity of ice, which dilutes the flavor.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt
2 small glasses
Estimated prep: 5 minutes · Cook: 0 minutes
Equipment: Blender, measuring jug
Ingredients
- 250 g frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe banana, about 120 g peeled
- 250 ml milk of choice, plus more if needed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, optional
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- Pour milk into the blender and add banana, strawberries, and optional vanilla.
- Blend on low, then increase speed until smooth. Stop and scrape safely if needed.
- Add milk a tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too thick for the blender.
- Taste before adding optional sweetener, then blend briefly again.
- Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
Recipe notes
Follow the doneness cues as well as the timer. Ingredient sizes and equipment vary. Add liquid to the blender first unless your appliance instructions say otherwise. Start slowly and increase speed once the blades can turn freely. If the mixture stops moving, turn off the blender before scraping or adding more milk. Do not force a utensil into moving blades.