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A Strawberry Banana Smoothie is perfect for breakfast or snack! It is a copycat of the Strawberries Wild from Jamba Juice and it is so good – but you’re making it at home so it’s cheaper and better for you!

tall clear glass holding light pink smoothie with a strawberry on the rim.


Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are really fun because they are so customizable. You can change so many of the ingredients to match your lifestyle, like choosing whether or not you want to make it dairy free or if you want to add-in something extra. As long as you have the staple strawberries, bananas and apples–you’re all good!

Apples are so great for smoothies because they add so much flavor, but it’s not overpowering. When it comes to the fruit it can be fresh or frozen, either way this smoothie tastes amazing!

This is an easy recipe with ingredients you probably already have on hand, and you can vary it to fit your needs and likes!

ingredients in strawberry banana smoothie.

Ingredients Needed

  • Unsweetened vanilla almond milk: You can use whatever milk works for you. 
  • Nonfat vanilla greek yogurt: You can substitute for any yogurt
  • Banana: Freeze ahead of time.
  • Strawberries: Can’t have a strawberry smoothie without strawberries! 
  • Apple slices: Gives a great extra flavor. 
  • Sweetener of choice optional: Like honey, agave, or stevia.
process shot of strawberry smoothie.

How to make a strawberry banana smoothie

  1. Place almond milk (or desired liquid) in the bottom of your blender. Add the yogurt and fruit. Blend until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
tall clear glass holding light pink smoothie with a strawberry on the rim.

Expert Tips

  • If you want something extra, add protein powder! 
  • Want a sweeter smoothie? Add some honey, agave, or stevia sweetener.
  • Slice and freeze your banana and strawberries about 2 hours ahead of time if you don’t already have them frozen. It helps the consistency of the smoothie.

FAQs

Do you have to use frozen fruit?

No, use whatever fruit you have on hand. Though even if you’re using fresh fruit, you may want to freeze them ahead of time for the consistency of the smoothie.

What can I substitute for the banana?

You can add more yogurt!

How do you thicken a fruit smoothie?

The more liquid you have the less thick it will be. If you want it thicker add more of the fruit. Even a little ice can make a smoothie thicker.

tall clear glass holding light pink smoothie with a strawberry on the rim.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

5 from 15 votes
The perfect strawberry banana smoothie recipe for breakfast or snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield 1 smoothie
Serving Size 1 serving

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ to ½ cup (59ml-118ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk (see note)
  • 5.3 ounces (150g) nonfat vanilla greek yogurt (1 single serving cup)
  • 1 medium frozen banana (about 3 oz/91g)
  • 4-5 frozen sliced strawberries (about 2.5 oz/70g)
  • 4-5 apple slices (about 2.5 oz/76g)
  • Sweetener of choice optional
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Instructions

  • Place almond milk (or desired liquid) in the bottom of your blender. Add the yogurt and fruit. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve immedaitely. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

  • Slice and freeze your banana and strawberries about 2 hours ahead of time if you don’t already have them frozen.
  • You can use any nondairy milk, nonfat milk, water, or apple juice).
  • I like using nongat vanilla greek yogurt but you can use plain, any fat content, any flavor yogurt and even regular (not greek).
  • We like using fuji or gala apples but use whatever you normally buy and enjoy
  • Want a sweeter smoothie? Add some honey, agave, or stevia sweetner
  • Want to add some protein? Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

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Last Updated on August 25, 2023



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53 Comments

  1. My Favorite was Chocolate Moo’d. It was a chocolate malt smoothie. I wonder if they still make that one – haven’t been there is years. Your pics of this strawberry version are amazing!

  2. This looks really, really good. And thanks for the tip about the apple, I’ll definitely be trying that next time!

  3. This smoothie is such a creation of beauty! SO glad I saw this…will be making it soon. I LOVE smoothies, but haven’t gotten into the habit of adding apple. What’s wrong with me??? That’s about to change. Thanks –

  4. Wow what a great idea! I have never even had the Jamba Juice one since I am too el cheapo and just make my own LOL Love strawberry smoothies and this is so pretty! Pinned

  5. This looks so good right now! On a warm day like today, this would be my dream. Bookmarked and happening soon!

  6. Cleaning the blender is THE worst. But I read on Pinterest (go figure) that you can just add soap and water to the blender cavity, blend it, and rinse it out. Viola! Easy peasy. Almost as easy as making JAMBA JUICE AT HOME!! Holy crap, this is life-changing!

  7. Oh wow, I had no idea the prices had gone up so much! I haven’t been to a Jamba Juice in ages – there are several in my home town in CA, but I’m pretty sure there’s not a single one in Michigan, so I’m super excited that now I can make this one at home! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂