This Breakfast Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a delicious blend of sweet strawberries, creamy bananas, rich coconut milk, and nutty peanut butter. I made this smoothie recipe without yogurt or milk, making it suitable for a vegan diet as well.
This is an easy recipe that brings together simple, wholesome ingredients to keep you energized and satisfied.
Smoothie breakfasts are my go-to option on busy days. We can easily make a quick breakfast at home with just a few ingredients. I sometimes prefer having a smoothie for dinner if I am out of time and energy.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Strawberries: We love bright red, juicy, sweet (with a subtle hint of tartness) strawberries. I love to make this strawberry banana smoothie with fresh strawberries. But to enjoy it all year long, I also freeze strawberries. So, if you do not have fresh strawberries, you can also use frozen ones.
- Banana: Banana helps in making this strawberry smoothie thick and creamy. As bananas are sweet, this recipe doesn't need any additional sweetener. You can freeze the banana beforehand for a thicker smoothie.
- Coconut milk: I made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe without yogurt and used coconut milk instead to make the smoothie rich and creamy. If you prefer, you can substitute it with almond milk or any other plant-based milk.
- Peanut butter: Peanut butter adds a delicious nutty flavor and protein. You can use almond butter or any other nut butter as a substitute. This nut butter will make the smoothie filling enough to enjoy as breakfast.
Strawberry Smoothie Variations
- Mango strawberry banana smoothie: Adding mango to this smoothie will make it more delicious and creamy. You can use frozen mangoes or mango pulp. Mango can easily replace the banana in this strawberry smoothie recipe.
- Blueberry strawberry banana smoothie: To make this smoothie, replace a half cup of strawberries with blueberries. You can also use other berries, such as blackberries or raspberries.
- Strawberry banana apple smoothie: You can replace a banana with an apple or use both. Apple will make this smoothie sweeter and, of course, tastier.
- Oats strawberry banana smoothie: To make this smoothie more filling, add around ¼ cup of rolled oats. If you add oatmeal, this smoothie will be the perfect lactation smoothie.
How to make Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Peanut Butter Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a perfect blend of sweet strawberries, creamy bananas, and rich coconut milk, enhanced by the nutty flavor of peanut butter. It's ideal for a quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
- 8 Strawberries
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon Peanut Butter
Instructions
- If using fresh strawberries, wash and hull them. If using frozen strawberries, they can go straight into the blender.
- Peel the banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
- Add the strawberries, banana, coconut milk, and peanut butter in a blender jar.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more coconut milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. The banana should provide enough natural sweetness, but you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Enjoy this no-yogurt smoothie immediately, or store it in an airtight jar for later use.
Notes
- You don't need an expensive blender like a Vitamix. Any blender works. I also use a Nutri Bullet when I make a single-portion smoothie.
- If cashew milk is used, do not store it for later use, as strawberries will curdle the cashew milk because of its tartness.
- Want to make this breakfast smoothie more nutritious and filling? Add a teaspoon of chia seeds or flax seeds. These provide good amounts of protein and are a rich source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
- To make a creamy smoothie, use frozen bananas.
- This smoothie stores well for 1 or 2 days in the refrigerator. I usually store it in airtight glass jars filled to the brim to reduce oxidation.
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