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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Fresh Strawberry Smoothie
A thick, frosty strawberry smoothie bursting with fruit and a touch of honey for a refreshing snack any time of day.
Contains common allergens
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Good to know
- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
5 steps- 1
Add the strawberries, banana, yogurt, and milk to a blender in that order, with the softer ingredients near the blades for easier blending.
- 2
Drizzle in the honey, then add the ice if you are using fresh rather than frozen fruit.
- 3
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed, until completely smooth with no chunks remaining.
- 4
Taste and blend in a little more honey if you prefer it sweeter, or a splash more milk to thin it out.
- 5
Pour into two glasses and serve immediately while cold and frothy.
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79/100
Good fit for most families
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Nutrition
per serving220
Calories
13 g
Protein
40 g
Carbs
3 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
This smoothie follows the basic fruit-and-dairy blended drink format that became widespread in American kitchens once countertop blenders were common household appliances, pairing fresh or frozen fruit with yogurt or milk for a quick, no-cook breakfast or snack. Strawberry and banana together is one of the most common pairings precisely because the banana's starch smooths out the thinner strawberry puree.
Listahan note
This version blends yogurt and milk into the fruit together rather than using either alone, since the yogurt supplies the thickness and tang while the milk keeps the whole smoothie pourable instead of overly dense.
Technique cues
- Using frozen strawberries, or freezing fresh ones ahead of time, gives the smoothie a thick, cold texture without watering it down with a lot of added ice.
- A ripe banana blends in for sweetness and body, thickening the texture in a way strawberries alone, being mostly water, can't do on their own.
- Blending the yogurt in alongside the milk, rather than using only one, balances tang and pourability, since yogurt alone can make the smoothie too thick to drink easily.
- Adding honey at the end, tasted before committing to the full amount, accounts for how ripe and naturally sweet the strawberries already are.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Prep dips or garnishes for Fresh Strawberry Smoothie while the main component cooks or chills, so everything lands on the platter at once. This one leans on the plain or vanilla yogurt. The blend step is what sets the pace here.
- Make-ahead
- Fresh Strawberry Smoothie can be assembled a few hours ahead and held, covered, until serving. This one leans on the plain or vanilla yogurt. Plan around the blend; that's the slow part.
- Leftover move
- Leftover Fresh Strawberry Smoothie reheats best in an oven or air fryer rather than a microwave, which keeps it from turning soft. This one leans on the plain or vanilla yogurt. Plan around the blend; that's the slow part.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Wash serving dishes for Fresh Strawberry Smoothie promptly if they held dips or sauces, which dry into a harder film than most other foods. This one leans on the plain or vanilla yogurt. The blend step is what sets the pace here.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
Flavor support
Purpose: cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled supports the balance of Fresh Strawberry Smoothie and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1 ripe banana
Flavor support
Purpose: ripe banana supports the balance of Fresh Strawberry Smoothie and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
3/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
Richness and texture
Purpose: cup plain or vanilla yogurt rounds the texture and helps the dish feel complete.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use unsweetened dairy-free alternatives only where they still provide enough fat and body.
1/2 cup milk of choice
Richness and texture
Purpose: cup milk of choice rounds the texture and helps the dish feel complete.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use unsweetened dairy-free alternatives only where they still provide enough fat and body.
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
Sweetness and aroma
Purpose: tablespoon honey, or to taste adds aroma, sweetness, or warmth without needing extra garnish.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
Technique notes
- Taste before adding all the honey — very ripe strawberries and a ripe banana may need little to no added sweetener.
- Blend just until smooth; over-blending can warm the mixture slightly from friction and take the chill off a smoothie that's meant to be served cold.
- Drink this one fresh — like most fruit smoothies, it separates and loses its texture if it sits in the fridge for more than a few hours.
Ingredient swaps
- Dairy-free direction
- Swap the milk of choice for a neutral dairy-free butter or oil and a full-fat plant milk (oat or coconut work best for body) — the texture shifts slightly but the dish holds together. This one leans on the ripe banana.
- Lower-sodium direction
- Cut the salt by about a third and taste before adding more — most of the dish's flavor comes from the other ingredients, not the salt itself. This one leans on the ripe banana.
- Weeknight shortcut
- For a faster version, prep the longest-cooking component a day ahead so the night-of cook is mostly assembly and finishing. This one leans on the ripe banana.
Serve alongside
- Fresh fruit
- Cucumber slices
- Plain rice crackers
- Cold water
- Sparkling water
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days when the drink is brewed, blended, or mixed ahead.
- Stir or shake before serving over fresh ice.
- Do not freeze unless the recipe is meant to become pops or granita.
Equipment
- Pitcher or blender
- Measuring cup
- Long spoon
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