This simple strawberry banana smoothie is so decadently creamy and made with just 3 ingredients and ready in less than 5 minutes! An easy plant based, real fruit smoothie made without yogurt, and without dairy, that’s perfect for the whole family.
The best strawberry banana smoothie
Hands UP if you love making easy real fruit smoothies at home!
I am a firm believer that homemade smoothies > store bought smoothies.
I love that you can control how thick they are, what fruits you add, and what liquid you use to blend it all up.
Making smoothies from scratch is also SO simple! Once you get the hang of ratios and which ingredients work best together you’ll be well on your way to confidently blending up delicious smoothies every day.
And the options of what you can put in a smoothie are truly endless! Fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, etc are all fair game.
But today we’re going back to the basics with a classic strawberry banana smoothie recipe.
I mean it’s a classic for a reason, right?! So simple and so good.
It’s creamy, made with fresh ingredients, and a favorite among kids and adults alike for it’s wholesome flavor!
If you love this smoothie be sure to check out some other drink recipes on NK like this 5-Minute Mango Turmeric Ginger Smoothie, Dairy Free Frozen Mango Smoothie, Beet and Berry Smoothie, or this Tropical Green Smoothie!
Ingredient notes
Okay, so besides the fact that this smoothie is soooo delicious, it’s also pretty amazing because it’s made with just THREE ingredients! Just about as simple to make as it gets.
So what do you need to make a thick and creamy strawberry banana smoothie that’s ALSO dairy free?
- A large banana – I typically use a fresh (not frozen) banana, but if you want an even thicker smoothie, or if it’s all you have on hand, you can use a frozen banana.
- Frozen strawberries – Frozen strawberries are what make this smoothie THICK. If you don’t have any frozen strawberries you can substitute fresh in a pinch but you’ll want to add a handful of ice to your smoothie to cool it down and thicken it up.
- Non dairy milk of choice – Almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, and hemp milk are all fantastic options. Remember – the creamier the plant based milk, the creamier your smoothie will be!
And of course – a blender! My Vitamix is my best friend in the kitchen but any powerful blender will work.
A note on sweetness: Because this smoothie recipe is made with just 1 banana for two smoothies it’s not overly sweet. If you prefer your smoothie sweeter you can either add a second banana or a bit of honey / maple syrup to taste.
How to make a perfect strawberry banana smoothie
The ratio should be just right for this easy smoothie recipe, but the nice thing about it is that it’s easy to adjust if you’d like it a little thinner, or a little thicker.
To make it thicker you can do 2 things:
- Use a frozen banana instead of a fresh banana.
- Add more frozen strawberries or a bit of ice and blend again until you reach your desired consistency!
To make it thinner all you have to do is add a bit more liquid (either dairy free milk or even water) until it’s thin enough for the perfect sip.
Here’s the step-by-step:
- Starting with your milk of choice, add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick to blend freely use your blender’s tamper or add a little more milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Divide between two glasses and enjoy!
Love this smoothie recipe? Here’s some other simple fruit smoothie recipes to try!
- The Best Tropical Green Smoothie
- Beet and Berry Smoothie
- Mango Coconut Smoothie with Turmeric
- Raspberry Mango Smoothie
- Watermelon Strawberry Quencher
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3-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Dairy Free!)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This simple strawberry banana smoothie is so decadently creamy and made with just 3 ingredients! An easy plant based, real fruit smoothie made without yogurt and without dairy that’s ready in less than 5 minutes and perfect for the whole family!
Ingredients
- 1 large banana
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 ¼ – 1 ½ cups non dairy milk – cashew milk, oat milk, and almond milk are all delicious options!
- Honey or maple syrup to taste – optional
Instructions
- Starting with 1¼ cups dairy free milk, add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick to blend freely use your blender’s tamper or a spoon, or add a little more milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- If you’d like your smoothie a little sweeter you can add a bit of honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Divide between two glasses and enjoy!
Notes
If you’re using only fresh fruit, make sure to add a handful of ice to cool the smoothie down and thicken it up!
If you’re using only frozen fruit, you may need to add a little extra liquid to make sure the smoothie will move freely through your blender blades.
This smoothie could be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. It won’t be as thick if you drink it later but it will still be delicious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: smoothie
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: american
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