Strawberry Banana Smoothie (No Yogurt)
The best 3-ingredient smoothie. Make this easy strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt for a healthy snack that’s ready in minutes.
Craving something cold, creamy, and refreshing? This strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt is the best easy snack that’s sweet, satisfying, and ready in just minutes. With only 3 ingredients, it’s the kind of smoothie you’ll actually want to make on repeat.
There’s no yogurt, no protein powder, and no fuss — just fruit, milk, and a blender. Whether you’re serving it to your kids or sipping it yourself, this smoothie hits the spot every time. Scroll down for the full recipe, my go-to tips, and plenty of easy ways to customize it.
Why you’ll love it
- Just 3 ingredients. All you need are bananas, strawberries, and milk — simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
- Naturally sweet. This smoothie gets all its sweetness from fruit, so it tastes great without any added sugar.
- Perfect for kids. Made with whole food ingredients and no protein powder, it’s a sweet, refreshing blend the whole family will enjoy.
- Easily made dairy-free. There’s no yogurt in this smoothie, and it works perfectly with plant-based milks like soy, almond, or oat.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and detailed recipe.
- Strawberries: Fresh or frozen strawberries both work great for this easy smoothie. I like the combination of frozen strawberries with a fresh banana for a perfect, thinner smoothie you can sip.
- Banana: You can use fresh or frozen banana — just make sure it’s ripe for the most sweetness and best flavor.
- Milk: Use any milk or milk alternative you enjoy. For a dairy-free strawberry banana smoothie, use soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk. I use 2% dairy milk most of the time.
How to make a strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt
Step 1: Add ingredients to blender.
Step 2: Blend until completely smooth.
Dietary adjustments
- Dairy-free — use soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any dairy-free beverage you like
- Lactose-free — use lactose-free cow’s milk or any dairy-free alternative
- Higher protein — use soy milk or low-fat dairy milk, or add a scoop of vanilla protein powder
- Extra fiber — add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- Gluten-free — this smoothie recipe is naturally gluten-free
Extra add-ins
Add more flavor or nutrition to your smoothie with extra ingredients like these:
- Nut butter: Add a scoop of natural peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter for some nourishing and filling fats.
- Seeds: Ground golden flaxseed, chia seeds, or hemp seeds add extra fiber to help you feel full longer.
- Vegetables: Add micronutrients, volume, and fiber with fresh or frozen vegetables like spinach, kale, zucchini, or cauliflower. Start with less so you can’t taste them.
- Extra fruits: Bring more sweetness and fiber with fruits like raspberries, blackberries, mango, or kiwi.
- Sweet enhancers: For an extra sweet smoothie, add a few medjool dates. You can also add a squeeze of honey.
- Protein: Turn this smoothie into a small but filling meal with a big scoop of protein powder. You could also use higher protein milks like cow’s milk or soy milk, or even blend in some silken tofu for a plant-based protein boost.
Top tips
- Adjust the texture. You can make this smoothie thinner or thicker by adjusting your fruit and/or liquid. For a thinner smoothie, use all fresh fruit and/or more milk. For a thicker smoothie, use all frozen fruit and/or less milk. You can also add ice to make it colder and thicker. Start with less liquid and add more until you have your desired consistency.
- Use a very ripe banana. The more brown and spotty your banana, the sweeter your smoothie.
Common questions
I prefer a smaller blender with a blender cup. If you use a full-sized blender for single-serve smoothie like this, it can be harder to blend since the ingredients don’t reach the blades.
This 3-ingredient smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending. You can blend it and store it in the fridge for up to 3 hours, but it may separate and change color. If you want to prep things in advance, I’d recommend adding all your ingredients to the blender cup ahead of time and storing in the fridge unblended. When you’re ready to enjoy your smoothie, simply blend and enjoy!
Yes, feel free to double or triple this recipe if you’re serving a crowd. You may need to use a bigger blender or make multiple batches.
The best way to freeze this smoothie is to pour it into popsicle molds. Otherwise, your smoothie is best enjoyed within 1-2 hours of blending.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie (No Yogurt)
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries
- 1 ripe medium banana, fresh or frozen
- ½-¾ cup milk of choice
Equipment
- blender with blender cup
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your blender. Start with less liquid, and adjust after blending.
- Blend until completely smooth, about 45-seconds. Adjust liquid as needed until the smoothie is your desired consistency. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Adjust the texture: For a thinner smoothie, use all fresh fruit and/or more milk. For a thicker smoothie, use all frozen fruit and/or less milk. You can also add ice to make it colder and thicker. I like to use frozen berries and a fresh banana for a thinner smoothie I can sip with a straw.
- Dairy-free: Use a dairy-free milk alternative if desired like soy, oat, or almond.
- More add-ins: Feel free to add extra fruits, vegetables, nut butter, chia seeds, flaxseed, or protein powder to make this smoothie more filling and nutritious.
Such a simple but delicious smoothie!