This Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Yogurt is the perfect simple smoothie choice for breakfast or a snack - and loved by kids and adults alike. With hidden broccoli this green smoothie in disguise tastes more like a milkshake - and uses frozen strawberries, just to make it a bit easier.
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I love a good smoothie, as you probably already know. It’s a great way to get lots of good stuff with just one glass, and best of all is that it’s so easy to hide even more good stuff in there.
I usually hide lots and lots of spinach - but recently, I started hiding broccoli as well. And no, there's no way you're gonna taste it in this Strawberry Banana Smoothie!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick & easy to make
- Uses common, simple ingredients
- A delicious blend of sweet strawberry & banana with tart, plain Greek yogurt
- You can't taste the broccoli - it's just adding loads of nutrients
- Super creamy texture thanks to the banana & yogurt
- Natural sweetness from the banana
- Frozen strawberries makes it a perfect choice in any season
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen strawberries can be swapped for fresh strawberries
- Broccoli can be fresh or frozen
- Greek yogurt can be switched for any type of natural, unsweetened, yogurt
- Banana can be fresh or frozen
Ingredient variations
- For a Strawberry Banana Shake use regular milk or almond milk instead of yogurt
- Make it vegan and dairy-free by using a non-dairy yogurt substitute
- Add fresh mint for a refreshing touch
- Add protein powder for an extra protein boost - use a strawberry flavored one for the best taste
How to make it
- Place frozen strawberries, broccoli and cold water in a high powered blender
- Blend for 2 minutes, until everything has been really well blended
- Add banana & yogurt
- Blend for 30 seconds until well combined. Serve!
Tips & tricks
- You can make this with either fresh fruit or frozen fruit - whichever you have is fine
- Use at least one frozen ingredient for a naturally chilled smoothie
- If you use both frozen banana & strawberries add more water to reach your desired consistency
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less banana
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 24 hours
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months - allow to thaw in the fridge before consuming
- For more tips for how to make amazing smoothies, check out this guide to making the best smoothies
Recipe FAQ
Yes, overripe bananas are perfect to use in smoothies. They add more creaminess and sweetness than less ripe bananas.
Strawberries and bananas is a great combination! The delicious flavor and tartness from the strawberries is perfectly complemented by the sweet and creamy banana.
If you want yo make this strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt, you can use water or milk instead. Add a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cups frozen strawberries
- ¼ cups broccoli fresh or frozen, cut in pieces
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 banana
- ¾ cups Greek yogurt without added sugar
Instructions
- Place frozen strawberries, broccoli and cold water in a blender and blend for 2 minutes until very well blended.¾ cups frozen strawberries, ¼ cups broccoli, ¼ cup cold water
- Add banana and yogurt and blend for 30 seconds until well combined. Serve!1 banana, ¾ cups Greek yogurt
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- Measuring cups (metric or US)*
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen strawberries can be swapped for fresh strawberries
- Broccoli can be fresh or frozen
- Greek yogurt can be switched for any type of natural, unsweetened, yogurt
- Banana can be fresh or frozen
Tips & tricks
- You can make this with either fresh fruit or frozen fruit - whichever you have is fine
- Use at least one frozen ingredient for a naturally chilled smoothie
- If you use both frozen banana & strawberries add more water to reach your desired consistency
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less banana
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 24 hours
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months - allow to thaw in the fridge before consuming
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Jen
This is a total mom win! My boys drank them up and I was happy knowing they’re were getting a healthy snack.
Emmeline Kemperyd
YES so glad to hear that Jen! Just what I was going for!
Jordin
I love making smoothies for breakfast and i’m already searching for new recipes, I can’t wait to try this one out!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Let me know how you like it, Jordin!
Michelle
Love this, Strawberry banana is my favorite!
Emmeline Kemperyd
I love them too, such a great combo!
Lauren
Yum! I had never seen broccoli in a smoothie before. I'm used to seeing spinach and kale or other greens. This smoothie was thick, creamy and a delicious way to get your veggies in.
Emmeline Kemperyd
So happy you liked it! I love my spinach and kale in smoothies but broccoli is actually a new favorite now 😀
Claudia Canu
I love that you would never say there is broccoli inside this deliciousness!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Same here Claudia!!