Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This strawberry banana smoothie is cold, sweet, and filling enough for breakfast. It’s made with frozen strawberries, fresh banana, old fashioned oats, milk, and honey, so it’s thicker than a basic fruit smoothie.
Strawberry banana is one of our favorite combos because it’s sweet without being too sweet. It’s one of the reasons we love using it in a smoothie, and the oats help make it a little more filling.
They also change the texture. If your blender has trouble getting everything smooth, I recommend adding the milk first or blending the oats with the milk before adding the fruit. We use oats the same way in our blueberry smoothie, and it makes a big difference in the texture and keeping you full.
John originally made this as a simple breakfast smoothie with oats to make it a little more substantial. It only takes a few minutes to make, and it’s a good option when you want something quick that doesn’t need yogurt, protein powder, or a long list of extras.
A Few Things That Help This Smoothie Blend Smooth
This strawberry banana breakfast smoothie uses frozen strawberries and oats, so it can get thick fast. That’s not a bad thing, but it does mean you may need to adjust the texture a little depending on your blender.
If your blender struggles, pour the milk in first. You can also blend the oats and milk together for a few seconds before adding the strawberries, banana, and honey. That helps cut down on any gritty texture from the oats.
The honey also makes this smoothie pretty sweet, especially if your bananas are ripe. I’d start with 2 tablespoons of honey, blend the smoothie, then taste it and add more if needed.
If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk a splash or two at a time until it blends easily. If it tastes flat or too tart, the strawberries may not be very sweet. Add a little more honey or use a riper banana next time.
How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Start by slicing enough bananas to fill a dry measuring cup.
Add the milk to the blender first, especially if your blender needs a little help with frozen fruit. Then add the oats, frozen strawberries, banana slices, and honey.
Blend until the smoothie is completely smooth. Use the liquefy setting if your blender has one.
If the oats aren’t blending well, stop and scrape down the sides as needed. Add another small splash of milk if the mixture is too thick to move through the blades.
Divide the smoothie between two glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries or mint if you’d like. Pair the smoothie with a banana oat muffin if you want something a little more filling.
Looking for a strawberry dessert instead? Try our strawberry banana pudding.
Storage
This smoothie is best served right after blending.
Storage isn’t recommended because the oats continue to absorb liquid as the smoothie sits. It will thicken in the fridge and may separate.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup bananas, sliced
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 2 to 4 tablespoons honey, adjust to taste
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Instructions
- Slice enough bananas to fill a dry measuring cup. This is usually about 2 average bananas.1 cup bananas
- Add the milk and oats to a blender. Blend for a few seconds if you want a smoother texture.1 cup milk¼ cup old fashioned oats
- Add the frozen strawberries, banana slices, and honey.1 cup frozen strawberries2 to 4 tablespoons honey
- Blend until smooth, using the liquefy setting if your blender has one.
- Divide between two 12-ounce glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries or mint if desired.
Notes
- Start with 2 tablespoons of honey if your bananas are very ripe or if you prefer a less sweet smoothie. Add more after blending if needed.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add extra milk a splash at a time until it blends easily.
- This smoothie is best served immediately. Storage is not recommended because the oats continue to thicken as they sit, and the smoothie may separate.
I absolutely love the idea of a smoothie for breakfast! You’re off to a healthy start… your strawberry and banana smoothie seems to be the perfect start to the day! Easy to make and full of good stuff!
I’m a sucker for all things oats. I love that you added them to this smoothie. On my list for this week!
I love strawberries and bananas together! And smoothies are so easy and quick.
Love smoothies for breakfast! and adding oats and honey makes it even better! Thanks for the delicious idea!)
Strawberries and bananas make for a delicious start to the day. I plan on whipping up some of these this week.
Strawberry and banana – always a perfect combination. I love how the oats just thicken it up and make it so creamy and wholesome. Perfect weekend breakfast in our home. Yum!
What an awesome recipe for breakfast! We always hit the ground running in the morning and smoothies are totally my go-to!
I love strawberry and banana smoothies! The addition of the oats helps it to be so much more filling which is awesome, perfect breakfast!
I love strawberries and banana together and your breakfast smoothie looks absolutely delicious and thirst quenching!! I can’t wait to try it! I’ll have to use almond milk when I make it for hubby, but whole milk for me!