Strawberry and banana make a useful first smoothie for a new recipe collection. Strawberries bring a bright, slightly tart flavor, while ripe banana gives the drink a thicker body. Orange juice supplies the liquid, so this version needs neither milk nor yogurt. It is a straightforward option when you want a fruit smoothie with a short shopping list.
Choose strawberries that smell fragrant and a banana with a few brown speckles. Fruit varies in sweetness, so taste the finished blend before deciding whether anything needs adjusting. Keeping the ingredients cold gives you a refreshing drink without relying on a large quantity of ice.
Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberry and banana make a useful first smoothie for a new recipe collection.
Prep: 5 minutesServings: 1
Base recipe: 1 serving; the full batch
Vegan
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Measured ingredient amounts adjust with servings. “To taste” amounts and directions stay as written.
Ingredients
- 175 g hulled strawberries
- 1 small banana, peeled and sliced
- 100 ml chilled orange juice
Directions
- Wash the strawberries before removing their green tops. Cut large berries in half.
- Pour the juice into the blender, then add the banana and strawberries. Secure the lid and blend until evenly combined.
- Stop before checking the texture. Blend again if needed, then pour the full batch into a glass.
Notes
Serving volumes and nutrition totals have not been verified.
Adapted from Miriam Nice at Good Food.
Tips and variations
For a colder, thicker version, freeze the banana slices in a single layer beforehand. A blender that struggles with frozen fruit may need a small splash of cold water to get things moving. Add it gradually so you can stop before the smoothie becomes too thin.
If the strawberries taste sharp, try a riper banana next time rather than automatically adding a sweetener. For easy preparation, portion washed, dried berries and sliced banana into freezer containers. Keep the juice separate until blending. Enjoy the smoothie soon after making it for the freshest texture. Double all three ingredients if you want two equal portions.
Ingredient health benefits
- Strawberries and orange juice contribute vitamin C, which the body uses to make collagen.
- Banana provides potassium, a mineral involved in normal muscle contraction and nerve signaling.
Nutrition references: NIH: Vitamin C; NIH: Potassium.
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Recipe adapted from Miriam Nice’s recipe at Good Food. Descriptions and instructions written for Healthy Smoothie Recipes.
