Strawberry banana smoothie recipe without yogurt or ice makes easy, delicious, creamy smoothie with berries and bananas perfect for a quick breakfast smoothie drink or snack! Though this strawberry banana smoothie is made without yogurt, it is not dairy free since we use milk in the recipe but if you want to make it dairy free, you can easily replace the milk with plant based milks like oat milk or coconut milk!
Also, you may like this blueberry banana smoothie without yogurt, if you like to try berry banana smoothies without yogurt. If you like strawberry banana drinks, also try this easy, delicious strawberry banana yogurt smoothie, strawberry banana watermelon smoothie and sweet strawberry banana milkshake for summer! As I mentioned early, if you want to make this drink dairy free or vegan, feel free to substitute milk with any plant based options like almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk etc based on what you like.
more strawberry smoothies, milkshakes and drinks:
- strawberry blueberry mixed berry smoothie
- watermelon strawberry smoothie (dairy free)
- strawberry milkshake
- strawberry milkshake without ice cream
- strawberry yogurt smoothie without banana (strawberry lassi)
- strawberry milk
more banana smoothies, milkshakes and drink recipes:
- blueberry banana smoothie without yogurt
- peanut butter banana smoothie
- raspberry banana coconut milk smoothie
- banana orange juice
- banana milkshake without ice cream
- french vanilla banana milkshake
- mango banana smoothie
- vanilla banana smoothie
- banana almond milk
- chocolate banana milk
Can you make strawberry smoothie without yogurt?
Yes, you can make a strawberry smoothie without yogurt using different methods. In this recipe, we just use strawberries, bananas and milk (or plant based milk) to make tasty and creamy strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt! Yogurt like regular plain yogurt, flavored yogurt and greek yogurt helps you to make thick, delicious and naturally creamy smoothies. Yogurt is a regular ingredient in making delicious fruit smoothies. However, you can also make delicious fruit smoothies and berry smoothies like this strawberry smoothies without yogurt as well, if you do not have yogurt.
When you make fruit smoothies without yogurt like this strawberry smoothie without yogurt, we just need to follow the recipe exactly to make sure we are using the right ratio of fruits and liquid to ensure we make the perfect smoothie. If you use too much milk, it might taste like milkshake instead of smoothie, so it is really important you follow the right ratio of fruits and milk here. Other ways to make thicker fruit smoothie without using yogurt include using frozen fruits, using nut butters like peanut butter, almond butter etc which ensures a thicker textured fruit smoothie withou yogurt.
ingredients used to make strawberry banana smoothie
- strawberries 1 cup (sliced, fresh or frozen)
- bananas 2 large (sliced)
- milk 1.5 cups
- honey 2 tablespoons (optional, adjust to taste)
how to make strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt?
To make strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt, we follow the below steps!
step by step instructions to make strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt
Step 1 - Place the sliced strawberries (washed and stems removed, then sliced in halves or quarters) in a good quality blender.
Step 2 - Also place the sliced bananas in the blender. Add milk also to the blender and also add honey if using.
Step 3 - Blend everything until smooth.
Step 4 - Transfer to glass cups and serve immediately for best results.
Strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt can be easily made using frozen or fresh strawberries, bananas, milk (or any plant based milk to make it vegan) and honey (or any sweetener of your choice)! To make thicker frosty textured smoothie, you can use frozen fruits but for more drinkable texture fresh fruits work great!
we can use regular milk or any plant based milk to make smoothies without yogurt. To make thicker smoothies, you may use frozen sliced fruits!
Yes, you can absolutely make a tasty smoothie with fresh or frozen fruits and milk! Fruits like sliced bananas, strawberries, pineapples, blueberries etc works great in smoothies!
If you like the taste of bananas and strawberries, I think you will enjoy strawberry banana smoothie as well! To make it healthy, you can use a natural sweetener like honey or totally skip the sweetener so the smoothie is simply good for you!
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries sliced, fresh or frozen
- 2 large bananas sliced
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons honey optional, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Place the sliced strawberries (washed and stems removed, then sliced in halves or quarters) in a good quality blender.
- Also place the sliced bananas in the blender. Add milk also to the blender and also add honey if using.
- Blend everything until smooth.
- Transfer to glass cups and serve immediately for best results.
Notes
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how long does strawberry banana smoothie lasts in fridge?
If you want to store this smoothie in fridge, make sure to transfer the smoothie to air tight food jars or containers or glass bottles and store in the fridge for another 2 to 3 days where it will stay fresh.
can you freeze strawberry banana smoothie?
Yes, if you wish to store strawberry banana smoothie for longer storage, it is a good idea to store the smoothie in freezer. You can transfer the smoothie to ice cube trays and store in the freezer where it will stay fresh for longer period of time.
making strawberry banana smoothie without ice
Ice is not a necessary ingredient in making fruit smoothies like this strawberry banana smoothie, if you follow the recipe exactly and use the right amount of fruits and liquids to make a thicker smoothie.
As I mentioned earlier, you may use fresh fruits if you don't prefer a very thick smoothie, but you can use frozen berries or frozen banana slices if you want a thicker, frosty smoothie without using ice or yogurt. Adding ice definitely helps making frosty and cold fruit smoothies, which are especially refreshing on hot summer days. However, if you want a frosty smoothie without ice, you can just use frozen fruits!
Also you might freeze the milk in ice cube trays and use a few cubes of frozen milk instead of ice if you want to have frosty smoothies without using ice. We make this strawberry banana smoothie using all natural ingredients like the fruits, milk and honey, which is a natural sweetener. You may skip the honey too if you want to reduce the sugar content in the smoothie. Strawberries and bananas are popular fruits for making fruit smoothies and milkshakes and other drinks and they are juicy and delicious perfect for making drinks, fruit based desserts etc.
You can read more about strawberries here and about bananas here.
tips to make best strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt or ice
To make the best strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt or ice, make sure to use good quality strawberries and bananas and milk!
In this recipe, you may use fresh or frozen berries and bananas as you prefer. I usually use fresh strawberries and bananas since the smoothie is already thick from the fruits and I do not always prefer a very thick, frosty smoothie.
If you prefer a super thick, frosty textured smoothie, you can use frozen strawberries or frozen banana slices for the best results! Also, to enjoy the best strawberry banana smoothie, make sure to serve it as soon as it is made!
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