Do you have just 5 minutes to spare for a quick and healthy breakfast? This strawberry banana smoothie recipe will have you in and out of the house in a flash, without skipping the most important meal of the day.
I like to start my day with a big warm bowl of oatmeal with all of the fixings, topped with fruit and nuts. I don’t always get a chance to sit down for breakfast, so fruit smoothies are the next best thing. It’s like when you get a call from your best buddy, and you’ve just been thinking about them. It’s just what you need, at the right time.
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This smoothie recipe has all of the elements of a satiating, energy packed breakfast; fresh fruit, almonds, yogurt, and old-fashioned oats. The nutrients, fiber, and protein from the combination of ingredients will help you feel fuller longer. Ready, set, whirl!
In the blender, they go! I prefer to add frozen berries because it makes the smoothies thick and cold, without diluting the flavor. You can use fresh berries too, just add some ice to the mix.
Are you a topping fiend like me? I had to hold back a bit in the picture, but I like adding, even more, nuts, granola or slices of fresh fruit on my smoothies, or make them into a bountiful smoothie bowl.
Super creamy and naturally sweet, the oats, almond and almond milk, and plain Greek yogurt add just the right texture. Plain yogurts tend to be a lot lower in sugar, so you can add a touch of honey, maple syrup or agave syrup if needed.
My hubby Jason surprised me with my beloved Vitamix blender named Ruby (because she’s red and shiny), almost exactly two years ago. It’s been the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.
I’ve made tropical green smoothies and even soups and sauces in my blender. It especially gets a lot of action in January as we are eating healthier and during the summer when we want a nice cool, tasty beverage. Give this breakfast all in one cup a try, you will be hooked!
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How do you improve the texture of your fruit smoothie?
Smoothies should be creamy, have a nice chill, and be thick enough to sip through a straw with slight resistance. You don’t want a smoothie that is super icy. What helps is to buy frozen or freeze your fruit. Your blender will break down the frozen fruits into just the right consistency, so each sip is cool and thick. Frozen fruit also prevents diluting the flavor as the smoothie gradually melts. At least half of the recipe should be frozen, 2/3 is preferable. You can meal prep by slicing, portioning and freezing your fruit, so it’s ready to go at any time. Use ice if you’re strapped for time, but frozen fruit (strawberries and banana in this recipe), is best. If you want a more creamy smoothie, yogurts, nut butter, oatmeal (cooked or uncooked) or ground flaxseed will do the trick.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Almond Milk
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, or vanilla
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup almonds, raw
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 cups strawberries, frozen
- 2/3 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon honey, (optional), Nature Nate's
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend for about 90 seconds until the mixture is smooth.
- Add more or less honey as needed. Top with chopped almonds, strawberry or bananas if desired.
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Two (2) cups of strawberries was way too much. I ended up having to increase the milk by nearly 2 cups just to get my Blendtec to function. As written, the mixture was too thick.
Hi Tina, thank you for your feedback! I’ll test out the recipe again and adjust as needed. I really appreciate your feedback 🙂
Absolutely delicious! I never would have thought to add oatmeal but I just love the flavor. Thanks for posting!
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the smoothie Sarah! It’s my favorite breakfast in a glass 🙂
How long does it stay good in the refrigerator? Also, could you blend and freeze them?
Hi Amanda- You could keep the smoothie in a closed container for up to a day, but it won’t have the frozen consistency. If you are ok with it being chilled less thick it would be great the next day. I think it would be hard to drink once frozen. Perhaps you could blend, then transfer to ice cube trays, and then re-blend those ice cube smoothies whenever you would like?
I made this, but I didn’t have the almonds or the honey. But it was still very good.
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe Mary Lynn 🙂
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My only question is: why does this only have 4 stars!? It should have 5! It was so delicious!! I’m in love!
You totally made me smile Carissa! I’m so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the smoothie recipe, it’s one of my favorites 🙂
I really enjoyed this smoothie…did not have any oats so I used multi grain cheerios instead. I wanted it a little thicker not sure how to make thicker. I am using a smaller blender but any suggestions would be appreciated.
I’m trying to figure out how much is 1 serving of this smoothie? 1 cup?
Hi Rhea! This smoothie recipe makes 3 cups. So depending on how much you would like drink at one time, then 1 cup would be a good starting serving size.
Jessica I am lactose intolerant, how do I replace the yogurt?
Does your store sell cashew, almond, or soy yogurt you could use instead? To add some thickness you could use some coconut cream as well.
Is the nutrition facts label for the whole 3 cups?
Great question! It’s for 1 cup. Thanks!
Jessica, Maggie here. Just tried your strawberry banana smoothie with a few modifications that worked great. I am not a fan of blended banana so I just let it out. I substituted regular fat free milk for almond milk (also not a fan). And I did not want to make three cups (afraid I would drink it all) so I cut the yogurt, oatmeal and almonds down by 1/3. I let the milk and strawberries the same. This came me about 2 cups. It is delicious. A perfect breakfast following a swim workout. Thanks for the staring point!
Hey there Maggie! So great to hear from you 🙂 Love the substitutions, and that you made it a single serving size. I’m always to drink way more too, so I share with my hungry toddler, haha. So perfect for your post-workout nourishment!
Absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe and also added a 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries. Perfect before my morning workout! 🙂
Thank you so much Priscilla! Love the add-in of the blueberries for more antioxidants. Plus I’m super impressed that you get your workout in early in the morning!
That is one badass smoothie. I regularly sprint on my mountain bike before work and normally don’t have much time to prep brek before heading in. We also have a red Vitamix (haven’t given it a name, though) and it does a fantastic job of whipping things up. Delicious with the raw almonds!
You totally made my day Manu! You definitely need a name for your vitamix, since I use mine everyday, “Ruby” is my buddy in the kitchen :)https://www.jessicagavin.com/wp-admin/edit-comments.php#comments-form
Can I leave out the yogurt and almonds. And if so will it make it less thick.
Hi Leslie- Yes you can leave out the yogurt and almonds. The yogurt adds creaminess and some thickness. You may need to add more almond milk since you are removing some liquid. Start with the recipe and adjust with more almond milk if needed.
Does anyone know the where to buy the drinking glass she uses to put her smoothie in? Looking for them everywhere!
OOOOh that looks so delicious!
Definitely will try. I was wondering though, is there a way to not have yogurt in it?
I have a sugar intolerance and anything above 5-7g of sugar(per day) causes me stomach issues.
Thanks!
Hi Kori- You can definitely leave out the yogurt but it won’t be as creamy. You could add more banana if desired.
I just made this smoothie for my health conscious college student youngest daughter to take to the pool!!! I used blueberries instead of strawberries but she absolutely loved it!!!! I scored big points for this. I tasted it and I only wished I had made enough so that I could have my own. Thank you so much. I’m looking forward to enjoying many other of your healthy recipes because I do have an auto immune disorder and it’s very important for me to eat properly and avoid so many foods completely. I’ve been doing a pretty good job because I recently became a grandmother again and I’d like to be around and in good enough shape to enjoy our precious girl.
How do I make this for one cup? When I adjust the serving size option, it gives weird measurements for each ingredient. Would you be able to give the recipe for 1 serving size?
Hi Manal- I would recommend these amounts for 1 cup serving size:
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/3 banana, 1 tablespoon almonds, 3 tablespoons old fashioned oats, 2/3 cup frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup almond milk 1/2 teaspoon honey, (optional). Add more liquid as need to get desired texture.