Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie Recipe

Make this creamy, protein-packed Strawberry Banana Smoothie in just 5 minutes! It’s the perfect breakfast or post-workout drink — sweet, satisfying, and naturally healthy.

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Course: Breakfast, Drink, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serving

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $2.50

Equipment

1 Blender High-speed blender like Vitamix, Ninja, or NutriBullet
1 Measuring cups & spoons For accurate ingredient portions
1 Silicone spatula Helps scrape smoothie from blender sides
1 Tall glass or to-go tumbler For serving and portability

Ingredients

1 cup strawberries Fresh or frozen; frozen makes it thicker
1 medium banana Ripe, with brown spots for natural sweetness
1 scoop (25–30g) vanilla protein powder Whey or plant-based protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk Or milk/oat/coconut milk substitute
0.5 cup Greek yogurt Plain; or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter Optional for richness and healthy fats
1 tablespoon chia seeds Optional; adds fiber and omega-3s
0.5 cup ice cubes Optional if using fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup Optional, for extra sweetness

Instructions

Wash strawberries and peel banana; prepare all ingredients.
Add almond milk, yogurt, and protein powder to the blender first.
Add strawberries, banana, and optional add-ins like nut butter or chia seeds.
Blend on low, then increase speed for 30–45 seconds until smooth.
Adjust consistency with milk or ice as needed.
Pour into a glass or tumbler and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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