This strawberry banana protein smoothie is one of my go-to easy breakfasts or satisfying snacks for summer. It’s creamy, refreshing, and completely dairy free, made with plant-based protein and fibre to keep you feeling full and energised.
As soon as the weather warms up, I go full on into a smoothie obsession. Whether it’s as an early morning breakfast or an afternoon snack to get me through to dinner time, a smoothie is the perfect summer time healthy treat.
My go to is usually my blueberry banana smoothie as I tend to always have the ingredients available, but the other day after a long walk I made a version of this strawberry banana smoothie and it was so good that I knew I had to make it again.
This smoothie recipe is really simple and of course, very customizable. Feel free to use it as a guide and make swaps or substitutions based on your tastes and what you have available.
Key Ingredients
I love a smoothie that is quick to put together and this strawberry banana smoothie uses simple ingredients to make a delicious drink for breakfast or a snack.
Note all ingredients and their quantities are laid out in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Frozen banana – using frozen banana helps make the smoothie thick and creamy. If you forget to freeze your banana that’s fine, just add a couple of ice cubes instead.
- Strawberries – I throw in a handful of fresh strawberries when in season. If you’re out of season, frozen will also work.
- Dairy free milk – you can use any plant-based milk you prefer. An unsweetened soy milk is great if you’re looking to boost the protein content of your smoothie, but oat milk or almond milk also work really well so use what you like.
- Protein powder – ensuring we get a good dose of protein in the morning, particularly for women, is super beneficial for a load of reasons (think hormone balancing, sustained energy and feeling satiated), so I like to add a scoop of protein powder to the smoothie to help me increase my daily intake. I of course use a plant-based protein powder, my favourite being the Naked Harvest Vanilla or Caramel Biscuit flavours as they taste delicious in this smoothie without having any graininess or unpleasant aftertaste.
- Ground flaxseed – boosts the fibre content of the smoothie as well as being fantastic for reducing cholesterol if that’s something you’re prone to (like me!). You could also use chai seeds or simply skip.
- Vanilla extract – optional but just a little works to add a little extra flavour that makes this smoothie really delicious.
Variations
- Swap the strawberries for fresh raspberries. This is my favourite variation!
- Add some greens. A handful of baby spinach leaves or kale will make this smoothie a little brown but it’s a great way to sneak in some extra veg.
- Make it chocolate. Add a little cocoa powder or try a chocolate protein powder.
Step-By-Step Instructions
To make this strawberry banana protein smoothie, you will need to assemble all of the ingredients as this is the most time consuming part, and then simply start adding and measuring the ingredients into the blender.
If you like smoothies or use a blender a lot then investing in the right one is going to make your life so much easier. I bought a Vitamix a couple of years ago now and it is one of the best investments I’ve made. Having a high speed blender means your smoothie will blend up thick, smooth and creamy, in no time at all. Plus the particular model that I have is so easy to clean which means I am actually using it.
Step 1: Blend the ingredients together until thick and creamy and it has become a beautiful soft pink colour. Depending on the size of your banana, your smoothie may be a little thick, so add a little more milk to achieve the right consistency.
Step 2: Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately while cold.
Yield: This recipe is written to make just one smoothie, but can be very easily doubled to serve two.
🍌Tip! Slice up ripe bananas and freeze in an airtight container. This makes it easier on your blender if the banana is in smaller pieces plus it’s easier to portion out.
Recipe FAQs
No, the protein powder is optional. If you prefer not to use it, you can simply omit it. You can also reduce the milk and add in some dairy free Greek yoghurt, or add tablespoon of hemp seeds for added protein.
No, this just helps create a super thick and creamy smoothie. If you don’t have a frozen banana you can use fresh and just add a handful of ice cubes.
If you do make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below! And tag any of your creations on Instagram with @eightforestlane as I would love to see.
More healthy breakfast ideas:
Mango Kale Smoothie
Dairy Free Mango Smoothie
Smoked Salmon Bagels
Matcha Chia Pudding
Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dairy free milk such as soy milk, oat milk or almond milk
- 1 medium banana frozen
- ½ cup halved strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 scoop plant-based protein powder unflavoured or vanilla flavour
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of dairy free milk and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately while cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a guide only and is calculated using automated online tools, therefore we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We encourage you to make your own calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe.
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