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This creamy strawberry smoothie is bursting with flavor, easy to make, and endlessly customizable. It’s perfect to enjoy for breakfast or after a workout.

Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
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Over the years, I’ve created over 60 different smoothie recipes featuring all of my favorite fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious ingredients to keep everyone at home full and energized. 

While I love playing with complex flavors, sometimes the best thing to do is to keep it simple. This homemade strawberry smoothie is exactly that, but in the greatest way possible.  

It’s made with just 5 ingredients, and its creamy texture and berry flavor satisfy my smoothie cravings year-round. It’s my go-to spin on the iconic purée – a subtly sweet, frosty blend that’s on constant repeat in my house.

Since I first shared this fan-favorite recipe, hundreds of home cooks have made and loved it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. (And as much as so many homemade smoothie lovers already have!)

What’s in This Strawberry Smoothie

You’ll want to start with strawberries, naturally, which are one of my favorite ingredients for a healthy smoothie. Along with the berries, here’s what you’ll need:

  • Frozen strawberries: Frozen berries add an icy texture to this fruit smoothie. If you prefer using fresh strawberries over frozen fruit, I’d substitute the ripe banana I’ll mention next for frozen bananas for a similar effect. 
  • Ripe banana: Many smoothie recipes call for frozen bananas, but I don’t often have them on hand. Feel free to use them if you have them! You can omit the banana completely if you’re not a fan. Just double the yogurt. 
  • Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt gives this recipe a protein boost and helpful probiotics while adding creaminess. Vanilla or strawberry yogurt is fine, as well, if you want a little extra flavor.
  • Milk: A smoothie needs just the right amount of liquid to blend well. Too little liquid, and the blender gets stuck. Add too much, and it’ll be too watery. Substitute with non-dairy milk if you’d like. 
  • Maple syrup or honey: Adding a hint of maple syrup or honey brings out the sweetness in the berries. If you’re on a low-sugar diet, you can skip the sweetener, but it may be slightly flat. Adjust the sweetness to taste after you blend, depending on the ripeness of your fruit.
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Additional Mix-Ins 

I love this strawberry smoothie as is, but it’s an easy recipe to customize. Pick flavors that work well with the fruity base – just avoid veggies like spinach that turn your smoothie into an unappealing shade of brown. (Try these  recipes for green smoothies if that’s what you’re after!)

Here are some of my favorite add-ins that work with this smoothie that can help boost nutrition and flavor: 

  • Nut butter: Use 1-2 tablespoons of almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter, based on how strong of a nutty flavor you like. 
  • Chia seeds: Boost your dietary fiber with a handful of chia seeds. Flax seeds and hemp seeds also add bulk and fiber without overpowering flavor.
  • Cocoa powder: You’re basically going for chocolate-covered strawberries here. Cocoa powder gives your smoothie a rich, chocolatey flavor. You may have to add a tad more sugar here to balance the bitterness of the cocoa. 
  • Herbs: Add fresh mint for a cool, refreshing finish or a few basil leaves for peppery notes. Both are beautiful as a garnish, too.
  • Protein powder: Protein powder is a popular add-on to smoothies, especially in the morning or post-workout. It can make the texture thicker and affect the flavor, though!
  • Vanilla: About ¼ to ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract adds some sweetness to this easy strawberry smoothie without adding sugar.

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“Wow!! I never write reviews on anything, but this is the VERY BEST smoothie I have ever had! Bravo! You nailed it!”

– Lacy

Try Different Variations 

You don’t have to stop at strawberries! You can turn this recipe into something fresh and new depending on the fruits you use. I love adding whatever is in season to a berry smoothie…or whatever catches my eye in the frozen foods section! Here are a few ideas that I’ve tested:

  • Strawberry Peach Smoothie: Substitute half of the berries with frozen peaches for something sweeter.
  • Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie: Use frozen pineapple for a frothy puree with a tropical finish.
  • Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie: This one is for the berry fans. Reduce your strawberries by half and add frozen blueberries. (Try raspberries or blackberries if you prefer.)
  • Strawberry Mango Smoothie: Frozen mango is easy to find at the grocery store. Don’t forget to save a few for a garnish!
  • Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie: If you’re craving chocolate, this one’s for you! This variation adds some hearty grains alongside the cocoa powder for something nourishing that still satisfies your sweet tooth.

How to Store

Most smoothies are best when you have them right away, but this one is also delicious in a bigger batch. When stored in a sealed container or mason jar with the lid on, your smoothie will last up to 2 days refrigerated. If it separates, just shake it up before you take a sip.

Dietary Notes

This strawberry smoothie is vegetarian and gluten-free. For a vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free option, choose a plant milk like oat milk or almond milk as your base and omit the yogurt.

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Strawberry smoothie

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This strawberry smoothie is bursting with berry flavor from a fruit-forward blend of simple, healthy ingredients. Every sip is refreshing, bright, and perfectly balanced!

  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 small smoothies 1x
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or plain, strawberry, or vanilla yogurt)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 ripe banana (at room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in the order listed in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces.
  2. Add ½ cup ice. 
  3. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping a few times to scrape down the sides.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
  5. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Notes

Subtle variations on the base recipe will affect the flavor of your smoothie. For example, you may want to start with less sweetener if you use vanilla or strawberry yogurt. You can always add more to taste at the end if your fruit isn’t as ripe as you’d like.

If you want a vegan smoothie, follow the recipe above, omitting the Greek yogurt. Add your favorite plant milk (e.g. oat, almond, or coconut milk) to get it to blend. You can also try my Strawberry Banana Smoothie. It’s vegan and uses only 2 ingredients outside of water and ice!

For optimal blending, start with your liquids at the bottom of the blender. If your smoothie is having issues blending, stop and scrape a few times, then try adding a little more liquid.

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Alex & Sonja

Hi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!).

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  1. Anonymous says:

    Super easy and delicious. Simple enough that me (a kid) could make it. thank you

  2. Jacob M says:

    This is easy and great. Can I add oats to this? how much?

    1. You can! We would add about 1/4 cup — it does dull the flavors a bit. Feel free to add a little more sweetener to counteract!

  3. Carla K says:

    Good recipe. Not sweet enough but adding more honey helped that.

  4. dajf;kj says:

    Very yummy and healthy!

  5. john doe says:

    tastes like plutonium

  6. Success says:

    Who I love it

    1. Joy says:

      well I Love it too

  7. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) says:

    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

  8. Diane Ogren says:

    Love the recipes

  9. Thaddeus Trulsen says:

    DELICIOUS smoothie I loved it!

  10. Anonymous says:

    I have tried a strawberry banana smoothie and it tasted so delicious this recipe is perfect to make at home

  11. Lisa Watson says:

    Can u use fresh strawberries

  12. Elaine says:

    This is such a fast and great recipe. It tastes amazing and is healthy. Thank YOU!!!

  13. hayley wright says:

    this was so nice very pink. It was not to sweet and not to Sower. I had to make five more for my family because they loved it.

    strongly recommend.

  14. Kristen Lewis says:

    Your smoothie was the best.
    It tastes like one I get from a smoothie shop called tropical smoothie.
    I will continue this smoothie because it rocks
    Thank you for helping me because I never knew how to make a good smoothie and now I can 😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩

  15. Anonymous says:

    My family, friends and I Love this strawberry smoothie!

  16. Anonymous says:

    Oh my goodness! This was so good and I’m going to keep making every day!

  17. Anonymous says:

    Lol

  18. Ashley B. says:

    Hi Sonja and Alex,

    I came across your site a few weeks ago trying to find smoothie ideas for breakfast. I absolutely love the strawberry smoothie and the blueberry smoothie! The strawberry smoothie makes exactly 32 ounces so I usually drink 16 ounces for breakfast on one day, and i freeze the other 16 ounces and thaw out at night for breakfast the next morning. I can’t wait to try the banana peanut butter one next! This has helped me on my weight loss journey as I have gotten bored with eating bacon and eggs every morning! I uses almond milk when milk is needed instead of regular milk and these smoothies are very filling! Thank you both for the recipes!!

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      You’re welcome! So glad you’ve enjoyed.

  19. Rylie clennan says:

    It is delicious! Had enough for my mom dad and I!

  20. oliver says:

    its so creamy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. Debra says:

    Can I use fresh strawberries instead of frozen?

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      The flavor will be great, but the texture will be a little thinner.

  22. Joanne Tripe says:

    This is absolutely perfect. I usually just throw stuff in albeit healthy stuff, but it never really taste great. I loved this one.

  23. Denise Broady says:

    Can Chia seeds be added. Have colitis and heard chia seeds are good for it.

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      Yes, you can blend them right in.

  24. Maryam says:

    Hey, thanks for the recipe.

  25. C E says:

    Serving size is completely off. Makes for a real hassle when you have to do half the blending at a time.

  26. Ronda Britt says:

    My 11 year old son just said this was the best smoothie ever!

  27. Lacy says:

    Wow!!!!!! First of all, I just have to say if you are scrolling and unsure about trying a recipe that doesn’t have a million 5 star reviews YET- just wait- because this WILL BE THE ONE soon enough!!!! I never write reviews on anything, but this is the VERY BEST smoothie I have ever had in 39 years!!!! Bravo! You nailed it!!!! 💕 I added a blast of vanilla that you recommended – and followed the rest of the recipe to a T. ❤️🙌 Thank you!!!!

    1. Sonja Overhiser says:

      What a kind comment: thank you! SO so thrilled you loved it. Thanks for trying it out!

  28. Adriene Gingrich says:

    Wow! This smoothie is absolutely delicious! My daughter is home with Covid and missing a mission trip. She is super bummed. She asked for a strawberry smoothie and I came across this one. I like that all of the ingredients are healthy (I found one recipe that used strawberry jam!). I also liked that this doesn’t use orange juice. I feel like OJ drowns out the strawberry flavor. I used almond milk because she is lactose intolerant. Amazing! Thanks for the great recipe!

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      So glad you enjoyed!

  29. Distroyer A. Deamon says:

    I have not made it yet but I know it will taste great

    Your #1 FAN Distroyer

  30. Katelyn Borcherding says:

    For me, it might take a little more than five minutes, more like seven minutes. But this smoothie is AMAZING!! You must try it!! Immediately five stars!!

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      Thank you! :)

  31. Diana Toribio says:

    This was one of the best smoothies I have ever made or tasted. The was it’s so creamy and silky. I’m not even saying this because I think it’s okay. I actually think it’s the best smoothie. But of course this is just what I think. I recommend trying this for yourself.

  32. Sue says:

    Good recipe. I don’t like ice in my smoothies as it waters down the taste, so I freeze both my strawberries and my bananas before making these, that way I don’t have to add ice. I also use honey in place of the maple syrup, just personal preference. Yummy!

  33. Angela Martinez says:

    Can you do a chocolate shake

  34. Tabriz Raimey says:

    Quick, easy and it came out prefect!

  35. Shailey Self says:

    Do I have to use frozen strawberries or can I use all fresh fruit?

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      They should work, but you might want to freeze the banana first to give it a little bit thicker texture.

  36. Bella says:

    Hey, love this recipe and cite i used your recipe for my communications class How to speech i searched, “How to make a strawberry banana smoothie?” and you page was my first result. Everyone in my class loved it! Thanks for such a great recipe! <3

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed.

  37. Karen Kilewski says:

    All these smoothies are great

  38. Tony Auret says:

    Hi guys. From South Africa. Has to change my diet due to heart attack 2 years ago and now prostate.

    Totally new in preparing healthy stuff, even cooking. So I need guidance from somewhere.

    Can you replace milk with fresh juice. So much to learn. Have a great day

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      Hi! Yes, that should work.

  39. Austin Wargula says:

    Amazing flavor! Great afternoon drink!

    1. Tob says:

      I made the strawberry smoothie. Delicious!!!

  40. pavan says:

    Thanks for the “Jump to recipe” link at the top of the page.

  41. Ken Perry says:

    Dear Sonja & Alex,
    I love you web site and all of those wonderful appetizing and looking recipes and smoothie drinks. In terms of your smoothie recipes, Would it be possible to obtain a “book” of your recipes, even an on-line one. Otherwise, in order to print out everything, it will be very labor intensive to do so.
    Please advise & thanks very much for all of your great recipes.
    One big “smoothie lover,
    Ken Perry

    1. Sonja Overhiser says:

      Hi Ken! We currently don’t have any plans for making a book of smoothies, so sorry! Right now they will all be available online only. Sorry that they’re only accessible on a device! Hopefully you can still use them this way. So glad you enjoy them!

  42. Lauren Huschka says:

    Such a great recipe as is AND as a base for customization! I just subbed pineapple for the berries and added fresh ginger and lime juice! The liquids-to-fruits ratio in this recipe works perfectly for me with just a few extra splashes of milk.

    1. Alex Overhiser says:

      Love to hear this! Glad you enjoyed :)

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