Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Table of Contents

1. Why This Smoothie Rawks
2. Ingredients You’ll Need
3. How to Make Strawberry Banana Smoothie
4. Smoothie Storage Tip
5. 6 More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
6. Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a refreshing, guilt-free treat that supports your health—and tastes like dessert in a glass. Sweet strawberries, creamy banana, and hidden cauliflower create a luscious, energizing drink packed with fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3s.

Before I lose you, let’s talk about the cauliflower in the room. Don’t fear! This will change your life (and your health!). I’m on a mission to make healthier smoothies that still taste amazing. Adding cauliflower to fruit smoothies adds fiber + extra creaminess and doesn’t ruin the taste. Promise this is a winner (and you’ll never go back to a straight fruit smoothie).

Why This Smoothie Rawks

This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a delicious way to fuel your body with powerful health benefits.

• Brain & Heart Support: Get some omega-3s from chia seeds, potassium from bananas and antioxidants from strawberries
• Sustained Energy & Satiety: Enjoy those natural carbohydrates from banana and strawberries, fiber from chia seeds, banana, and cauliflower and plant-based protein from chia seeds
• Immunity Boost: Boost your Vitamin C with strawberries and cauliflower and enjoy these antioxidants that help fight inflammation
• Digestive Health: The high fiber content promotes regularity and gut wellness

If your kids are new to the world of smoothies, this is a great starter. Smoothies for kids are typically a bit sweeter yet still full of whole foods that will give them energy and boost their servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Frozen Strawberries

• What to buy: Look for unsweetened frozen strawberries in the frozen fruit section. Check the label to make sure no added sugars or syrups are included.
• Tips: You can also buy fresh strawberries and freeze them yourself—just wash, hull, and slice before freezing.
• Storage: Keep in the freezer in an airtight bag or container.

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Bananas

• What to buy: Choose ripe bananas (yellow with a few brown spots). Riper bananas are sweeter and blend better in smoothies.
• Storage: Store fresh bananas on the counter. Freeze peeled bananas in a sealed bag for smoothie prep.

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Unsweetened Almond Milk

• What to buy: Choose unsweetened almond milk for lower sugar. Any non-dairy milk like oat, soy, cashew, or coconut milk will work.
• Tips: Look for options with added calcium and vitamin D for extra nutrients or make your own homemade almond milk.
• Storage: Refrigerated cartons usually last 7–10 days after opening. Shelf-stable options can be kept unopened in the pantry.

Cauliflower

• What to buy: Look for frozen riced cauliflower or frozen florets—riced blends more easily. Fresh cauliflower also works, but it will alter the flavor (and not in a good way).
• Tips: You won’t taste it in the smoothie, but it adds fiber and nutrients. Great hidden veggie!
• Storage: Store in the freezer and use as needed—no need to thaw.

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Chia Seeds

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place or the fridge to maintain freshness.
• What to buy: Find chia seeds in the baking aisle, health food section, or bulk bins.
• Tips: Black or white chia seeds are both fine—there’s no nutritional difference. These add omega-3s, fiber, and protein.

How to Make Strawberry Banana Smoothie

This smoothie is even easier to blend up than a traditional green smoothie, because you don’t need to blend the liquid and leafy greens first. Just toss all the ingredients into your blender and blend! A high-powered blender will break down the chia seeds as well as the strawberry seeds.

1. Prep Your Ingredients
   • Peel and slice the bananas if they’re not already sliced.
   • Measure out frozen strawberries and cauliflower. (No need to thaw!)
   • Give your chia seeds a quick stir to break up any clumps.
2. Add to Blender in This Order
   • Almond milk first (helps everything blend more easily).
   • Then add banana, cauliflower, strawberries, and chia seeds.
3. Blend Like a Rawkstar
   • Start on low speed and gradually increase to high.
   • Blend for about 45–60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy.
   • If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more almond milk (1–2 tablespoons at a time) and blend again.
4. Taste and Adjust
   • Want it sweeter? Add a small drizzle of maple syrup or an extra ½ banana.
   • Prefer it colder or thicker? Toss in a few ice cubes and re-blend.
5. Serve
   • Pour into a glass or smoothie jar.
   • Optional: Top with a sprinkle of chia seeds, sliced banana, or a few extra berries for a beautiful finish.

Smoothies don’t need leafy greens to be chock full of whole foods, yet feel free to add greens to any of my smoothie recipes! Now, don’t forget to blend this strawberry banana smoothie, then leave a rating + review to let me know how you liked it!