A strawberry and banana smoothie is refreshing, filling, and delicious. It is perfect for breakfast or a pre-workout snack. Most smoothies are made using yogurt, but did you know that you can skip the yogurt and still make a yummy smoothie? Keep reading to learn how to make a strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt.
Is a strawberry banana smoothie healthy?
Yes! A strawberry banana smoothie is very healthy. That’s because it is made using natural ingredients, like bananas and strawberries. Here are a few of the many benefits of a strawberry banana smoothie:
- This smoothie keeps you fuller for longer. It is a healthy choice for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack.
- There are a number of antioxidants in strawberries. In fact, it has more vitamin C than oranges. Antioxidants protect the body against chronic diseases by fighting free radicals in the body.
- Strawberries are high in fiber which helps to improve digestion.
- Bananas contain healthy minerals, including potassium and magnesium.
- Bananas are also high in fiber and help to improve digestion.
- Bananas have natural sweetness in them, so you don’t need to add any additional sugar to your smoothie.
How to make a strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt
Most people add yogurt to their strawberry and banana smoothies because it is rich in probiotics, thus improving your gut health. It also makes smoothies extra creamy. If you do not want to use yogurt or do not have any on hand, keep reading to learn other ingredients you can use to make a delicious smoothie.
What to use instead of yogurt in a strawberry banana smoothie
You can replace the yogurt in a smoothie with the following ingredients:
- Dairy milk: The most widely used ingredient to replace dairy yogurt is dairy milk. You can use full-fat or low-fat milk.
- Vegan milk: If you are a vegan, you can replace dairy yogurt with either vegan yogurt like soy yogurt or with vegan milk. Vegan milk is plant-based milk that is loaded with nutrients. You can use coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk. I personally love adding unsweetened almond milk as it is a rich source of calcium and other nutrients. If you want nut-free milk, use coconut milk. It will make your smoothie very rich and creamy.
- Plain Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is considered a healthier version of plain yogurt. It is rich in protein and has a creamier texture. It has a slightly tangy flavor, so you may find you need to add some sweetener to your smoothie.
- Water: If you don’t want to add any dairy or milk-like ingredients, you can add plain water. Since the purpose is to adjust the consistency of the smoothie and to make it drinkable, adding plain water and ice cubes works just fine.
- Coconut water: Coconut water is a great choice as it provides a bit of a tropical flavor and many minerals and nutrients.
- Fruit juice: You can also add fresh fruit juice, like orange or pineapple juice, to your smoothie. Orange juice adds a citrusy touch, whereas pineapple juice adds sweetness with a hint of tanginess. Try adding different fruit juices to your smoothie and see which one you love the most.
Strawberry banana smoothie recipe
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- A pinch cinnamon
- Ice cubes, as required
Instructions
- Add one peeled and diced fresh banana and fresh strawberries to a high-speed blender jug.
- Pour almond milk and add ice cubes.
- Seal the jug with a lid and start blending at medium to high speed until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the smoothie into serving glasses and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon.
- Enjoy!
Note: You can use frozen strawberries and/or frozen bananas and skip adding ice cubes to this smoothie.
Strawberry banana smoothie recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 ripe banana peeled
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Ice cubes as required
Instructions
- Add peeled and diced fresh banana and fresh strawberries to a high-speed blender jug.
- Pour almond milk and add ice cubes.
- Seal the jug with a lid and start blending at medium to high speed until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the smoothie into serving glasses and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon.
- Enjoy!