This banana strawberry blueberry smoothie recipe is the ideal creamy fusion of fruity tastes! It serves as a nutritious snack or breakfast prepared in just minutes.
As a recipe aficionado with more than 50 smoothie recipes to my name, I’m constantly exploring enjoyable flavor alternatives. So as a twist on my most favored strawberry smoothie recipe, here is my ultimate strawberry blueberry smoothie!
Combining the berries with banana results in a purple puree with a delightfully fruity, sweet-tart taste and creamy consistency. When I first created it, my son was 3 years old and declared, “This is really good!” Now that he’s 8, I remade it with him, and he dubbed it his absolute favorite “the Berry Twist Energy Smoothie,” and he can prepare it independently. It’s a family favorite, and we hope you’ll enjoy it too!
Ingredients for this strawberry blueberry smoothie recipe
Crafting the perfect smoothie is trickier than you might expect! Often when we deviate from the recipe, we end up with a beverage that’s overly thick, too watery, or too tangy. Here’s what you need for this strawberry blueberry smoothie for just the right flavor and texture:
– Frozen strawberries and blueberries: Frozen berries are perfect for smoothies as they provide the ideal icy texture and are simple to store. Even better, they are considerably cheaper than fresh berries, resulting in a more cost-effective smoothie.
– Banana: Most of our smoothie recipes utilize room temperature banana, so there’s no need to remember to freeze them! The banana creates the right creamy consistency. You can also use frozen banana, or omit it and substitute with 2 Medjool dates instead!
– Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt contributes protein and contains live probiotics that may enhance gut health.
– Milk: Choose any dairy or non-dairy milk of your choice. Replace with water or juice if you lack any on hand.
– Maple syrup: Frozen berries can be quite tart compared to ripe fresh berries. The flavor requires a bit of sweetness, so use maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup.
– Ice: A little ice adds a fluffy, frothy texture to this smoothie recipe.
– Cinnamon: This spice provides a little extra kick that elevates this smoothie! Feel free to reduce the amount if you prefer it more as a supportive flavor.
Make it dairy free
I enjoy smoothies with Greek yogurt because it contributes a substantial amount of protein, making the smoothie more satisfying and giving it a creamy texture. (My son has lactose intolerance but can manage small amounts of yogurt, and this smoothie works for him.) However, making it plant-based is easy! Here’s how to prepare a vegan strawberry blueberry smoothie:
– Create it as a variation on our strawberry banana smoothie. Visit my Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe and replace 1 cup of frozen blueberries for half of the frozen strawberries.
– Substitute non-dairy milk for the milk and skip the yogurt. Our preferred non-dairy milk for smoothies is oat milk, but almond milk also works effectively. Begin with the recommended quantity of milk in the recipe and omit the yogurt entirely, then add more liquid as needed to achieve the right blending consistency.
Mix-ins for this strawberry blueberry smoothie
The greatest aspect of smoothie recipes is that they serve as templates! This strawberry blueberry smoothie is delightful as is, but it’s even more exciting to include mix-ins and extras. Here are some of our favorite suggestions:
– Chia seeds. Boost the plant-based protein and fiber content with chia seeds! Adding 2 tablespoons to the recipe yields 4 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber.
– Nut butter. Add a spoonful of nut butter for an additional protein boost! One tablespoon of peanut butter is suitable for added protein without an overpowering nutty flavor, contributing 4 grams of protein.
– More Greek yogurt: Include even more protein by blending in an additional ½ cup of yogurt, to taste.
– Coconut. Toss in a handful of coconut flakes or a splash of coconut milk for a tropical twist.
Fun fruity variations
You can also use this smoothie as a foundation for other berry smoothies! Here are some ideas for berry combinations that complement each other nicely:
– Strawberry blackberry smoothie: Replace with frozen blackberries.
– Strawberry raspberry smoothie: Use frozen or fresh raspberries in place.
– Strawberry raspberry blueberry smoothie: Substitute ½ cup of frozen raspberries for ½ cup of the strawberries.
– Blueberry banana smoothie: Check out my Blueberry Banana Smoothie.
Dietary notes
This smoothie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free options, refer to the substitutions mentioned above.
Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie
This strawberry blueberry banana smoothie is the ideal creamy fusion of fruity tastes! It serves as a nutritious snack or breakfast prepared in just minutes.
Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 large or 2