Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Yogurt
A creamy everyday fruit blend with plain yogurt, familiar ingredients, and practical fixes for a smoothie that is too thick or too thin.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Makes
- 2 small smoothies
A ripe banana does two useful jobs here: it brings sweetness and gives the drink body. Plain yogurt adds a little tang, while milk helps the blender move. Start with the measured liquid and adjust only after the fruit has broken down.
Build the texture you want
Use washed fresh strawberries for this version. The recipe avoids relying on ice for thickness, which can dilute the flavor as it melts. Cold ingredients make a cooler drink; a banana you have sliced and frozen in advance makes a thicker one, but that freezing time is additional to the estimate.
| If your smoothie is… | Adjust it this way |
|---|---|
| Too thick to blend | Stop the motor, then add milk one tablespoon at a time |
| Too thin | Blend in more banana or a spoonful of yogurt |
| Too tart | Use a riper banana; taste before adding sweetener |
| Unevenly blended | Follow your blender's loading instructions and avoid overfilling |
A useful order of work
Wash and trim the strawberries, then measure the dairy. If your blender recommends liquids first, start there; individual machines differ. Stop the appliance before scraping the sides with a utensil. Divide between glasses only after the consistency is even.
Frozen berries are a different ingredient: read the package, follow any cooking directions, and check recalls. Freezing and blending do not sanitize fruit. Our frozen-berry guide explains the distinction.
Recipe development note: This original recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested. Timing and yield are estimates. Images illustrate the food style rather than a tested result.
Swaps and serving notes
An unsweetened alternative beverage and a suitable yogurt alternative can work, but they do not automatically match dairy's texture. Try a small batch before making a pitcher. Check labels for nuts, soy and other allergens.
Make the smoothie close to serving for the best texture. If there is a short delay, cover and refrigerate at 40°F or below; stir before drinking. Do not leave dairy-based drinks at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.
Why not add raw eggs?
They are unnecessary for this blend and introduce avoidable handling concerns. Keep the ingredient list simple. For a different flavor, explore shakes and smoothies.
Sources and recipe notes
FDA produce preparation guidance supports the handling notes. Use pasteurized dairy or juice where specified. These sources address ingredient handling; they do not mean that this complete recipe has been kitchen-tested. See our editorial standards.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Yogurt
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Makes
- 2 small smoothies
Ingredients
Method
Wash hands and clean the blender and work surface. Rinse fresh strawberries under running water before hulling; discard damaged or spoiled fruit.
Add milk, yogurt, strawberries, banana and optional vanilla in the order recommended by your blender.
Secure the lid and blend until smooth. Stop the motor before scraping or adding more milk. Adjust the liquid a tablespoon at a time.
Divide into two glasses and serve promptly.
Photo shows the style of the dish and may differ from this exact recipe.
