15 Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss

A strawberry banana smoothie is one of my favorite smoothie flavor combinations because it tastes absolutely delicious and reminds me of childhood.

This iconic pink drink is often one of the first fruit smoothies people tried back in the days before green smoothies became popular. I have my own happy memories of making these cool drinks on hot summer afternoons back in high school.

A strawberry and banana smoothie makes the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack, and it’s an easy meal you can feel good about. Instead of grabbing a preservative filled, hot pink yogurt, make your own!

You’ll know what is in it and you can control the sugar better, plus fresh strawberries and bananas are a great way to start the day. It is as easy as one, two three! There’s even a Strawberry Banana Pop recipe!

If you’re trying to start eating more smoothies, these are the ones to start with! Below I have included 3 new recipes to this article, all Green Smoothies… these will help you take the next step.

I also recommend you check out our recommendations for smoothie blenders if you want a nice blender that helps you drink better strawberry banana smoothies.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe Ideas for Weight Loss

The original smoothie – Strawberry Banana!

This basic smoothie recipe has been a favorite for many people, and for a very long time… Mostly because it’s so delicious, but there are benefits to these smoothies as well, and we will discuss all of it in this article.

In this article you will find:

• Strawberry Banana Smoothie Benefits
• How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• 15 Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipes
• Final Thoughts and FAQ

I love making a strawberry smoothie recipe on a hot day. If you are looking to jazz up your favorite recipe for strawberry smoothie, look no further… we’ve got 15 delicious recipes to choose from!

Finally, both of these fruits are incredibly good for you! They fight cancer and heart disease… so be sure to read the next section for all the great strawberry banana benefits.

If you’re looking for Banana Smoothie Recipes click here for my new article for 10 Banana Smoothies, here.

In this article you will find 15 recipes (3 new to this article!) and the benefits of strawberries and bananas.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Benefits

Strawberry banana smoothies are a sweet, cold drink typically made by blending together just 3 ingredients: strawberries, bananas, and milk. Sometimes yogurt, almond milk, soy milk or ice is added to improve the creaminess and thickness of the recipe.

The main fruits in a strawberry banana smoothie recipe provide a lot of nutritional benefits.

Benefits in Strawberry Banana Smoothies:

• Reduces Kidney Stones
• Fights Cancer
• Packed with Antioxidants
• Helps Control Blood Sugar
• Boosts Metabolism

Bananas are rich in fiber, antioxidants and several nutrients. The high amount of potassium in bananas helps decrease your risk of kidney stones. They’re also high in fiber and resistant starch, which helps feed the friendly bacteria in your gut and help protect against colon cancer (1, 2, 3).

Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, folate and potassium, as well as several other vitamins and minerals. They’re very rich in antioxidants and certain plant compounds that have heart health benefits and may help control blood sugar (4, 5).

Depending on how it’s made, a 12 ounce serving contains around 188 to 210 calories, is usually low in fat, and contains a good amount of protein (between 2 and 16 grams). They can be higher in naturally occurring sugars, so it’s important not to add more sweeteners (like sugar or honey) than is necessary to sweeten it. Use no sweeteners if possible.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie calories can range between 188-210 calories per serving.

See below for the recipes of the 15 Best Strawberry Banana Smoothies…

How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry banana smoothie recipes are fairly simple to make.

You can add many more ingredients than just strawberries and bananas. And we will get to that in the 15 recipes below, but in this section I wants to give you the basic directions on how to make a strawberry banana smoothie.

How to Make Strawberry Banana Smoothies:

Equipment Needed:

• Blender

Basic Strawberry Banana Smoothie Ingredients:

• 1 banana fresh or frozen
• 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
• Smoothie ingredients

How to Make Strawberry Banana Smoothies:

1. Add all the smoothie ingredients to blender
2. Blend until smooth
3. Pour and enjoy

How to Make the Strawberry Smoothie Recipe Cold:

1. Freeze the fruit, or buy frozen fruit.
2. Add ½ to 1 cup of ice.

Learning how to make strawberry banana smoothie recipes is easy with the above printable recipe card.

And even easier with the 15 smoothie recipes strawberry banana below…

Top 15 Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipes

Here are some of my favorite strawberry banana smoothie recipes. Always feel free to experiment with new ingredients, just try to avoid adding too much extra sugars.

If you’re looking for green smoothie recipes scroll down to the bottom where I have added 3 new recipes, or feel free to add in a cup of baby spinach to any of the 15 recipes below.

Spinach has partly no flavor, so it won’t change the flavor of your smoothies strawberry banana will naturally do the heavy lifting in the flavor.

1. Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie

This is the original Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe that the whole world loves. It’s incredibly simple to make and the perfect way to cool off on a hot day.

Strawberries have many health benefits, including high amounts of antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, may improve heart health, lower blood sugar levels and even help prevent cancer (6, 7)

It’s easy to whip this one up with ingredients you probably already have at hand. Fresh strawberries are preferred, but frozen will work just as well if fresh is not available.

This basic strawberry banana drink has long been a favorite of many people. Find more healthy strawberry smoothie for weight loss recipes below.

The next healthy strawberry banana smoothie recipe has an added ingredient… blueberries!

2. Strawberry Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This is a really delicious smoothie recipe that’s very high in antioxidants and is very kid friendly. My daughter loves the taste and distinct color of this recipe, and asks for it often.

Blueberries are very high in nutrients and are often referred to as a “superfood”. They’re low in calories, but high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. They also have one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any common fruit thanks to the flavonoids they contain. (8, 9)

This healthy strawberry smoothie recipe adds the antioxidant power of blueberries!

Try adding superfoods into your strawberry banana smoothie recipe… like blueberries, or kale (see the next recipe).

3. Strawberry Banana Kale Smoothie

This is a good strawberry weight loss smoothie to start your day off with, it’s easy to make and contains a lot of powerful nutrients. It also tastes really good, too.

Kale is known as the king of superfoods. It’s one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, and it’s flavor blends very nicely with the banana and strawberries.

Kale is very high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and has even been known to help reduce the risk of heart disease. (10, 11)

You can add kale to recipes for smoothies strawberry banana, and get your greens in while tricking your tastebuds!

The next strawberry smoothie recipe get’s a little tropical…

4. Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie

When I’m in the mood for a tropical flavored drink that doesn’t include alcohol, this is my go-to recipe. For me it doesn’t get any better than my two favorite ingredients, strawberries and bananas, combined with my third favorite ingredient, pineapple!

Pineapples are a great source of many nutrients, like vitamin C, copper, manganese, and folate.

Pineapples are also the only source of the plant compound called bromelain, which is know for many health benefits like improving immune function, helping prevent certain types of cancer, faster wound healing and better intestinal health. (12)

This smoothie with strawberries and banana took a tropical twist with the help of metabolism boosting pineapple.

For more smoothies with strawberries and banana… keep scrolling!

5. Strawberry Banana Almond Milk Smoothie

If you’re looking for a vegan strawberry banana smoothie recipe, this is the one for you. It’s basically the same as the classic strawberry banana smoothie recipe but with almond milk instead of skim milk.

Almond milk has a nice nutty flavor, that is very similar to real milk in texture and creaminess.

It’s low in calories, is naturally rich in several vitamins and minerals, dairy free, and generally low in carbs. (13)

I love adding almond milk to strawberries and bananas smoothies! It adds a ton of creaminess without many calories.

Almond milk is also vegan, gluten free, and metabolism boosting. Find more Almond Milk Benefits in this article.

6. Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

This is just about one of the healthiest, fast breakfasts you can make. It’s simple to toss together and you get a lot of nutrients and fiber in this one.

Oats are one of the healthiest grains on the planet. They’re gluten free, incredibly nutritious, and full of soluble fiber which helps lower your bad cholesterol levels. (14)

The next strawberries and banana smoothie uses extra sweet mango to add extra flavor and natural sweetness.

7. Strawberry Mango Banana Smoothie

This is another tropical flavored strawberry banana yogurt smoothie that’s one of my family’s favorites. It’s the perfect drink to have poolside on a hot summer day, without all the drowsiness of alcohol.

Mangoes contain high amount of vitamins A and C, as well as lots of antioxidants and soluble fiber. They’re also high in certain plant compounds that may help reduce the risk of oxidative damage and cancer (15).

The strawberry smoothie calories in this recipe is a little huger than the others, that’s due to the mango and yogurt. Use this recipe as a meal replacement instead of a snack.

Next up is a chocolate strawberry banana recipe smoothie…

8. Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Have you ever tried a chocolate covered strawberry? How about a chocolate covered banana?

This Chocolate Strawberry Banana smoothie combines BOTH of these awesome flavors into one delicious drink that my family loves.

Cocoa is considered a “super fruit” thanks to the very high antioxidant capacity and levels of naturally occurring compounds such as polyphenols. (16)

I love adding chocolate to strawberries and bananas smoothies! And at only 112 calories you won’t feel guilty enjoying this yummy drink!

For more smoothie recipes with strawberries and bananas keep scrolling… you’re only 1/2 way through all the easy to make recipes.

9. Strawberry Banana Smoothie With Ice Cream

OK, this isn’t exactly the healthiest smoothie recipe out there, but what Strawberry Banana Smoothie list would be complete without it?

This is what we tell our daughter is a “sometimes treat”. Once in awhile is ok to enjoy, but I don’t recommend having this every day if you’re trying to lose weight or stay healthy.

I recommend using nonfat yogurt to cut down the calories in this banana strawberry smoothie, but regular ice cream is OK if you’re just having this as a special treat.

This strawberries and bananas shake may be the least healthy smoothie on this list… but it’s still healthier than going through a drive though.

In the next smoothie strawberry banana recipe…oranges!

10. Strawberry Banana Orange Smoothie

The flavor of oranges goes really well with strawberries and bananas in this delicious banana strawberry smoothie recipe. It adds a nice tanginess that you don’t get with the other Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipes.

Oranges are very nutritious as well as delicious. They contain healthy amounts of fiber, vitamin C, thiamin, folate and antioxidants.

They also can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension and help improve cardiovascular health. (17, 18)

This strawberry detox smoothie adds lots of metabolism boosting ingredients to your diet! Add 2 more… use Almond milk instead of skim milk, and add in 1 cup of baby spinach!

The next strawberry banana smoothies all add healthy vegetables to your diet!

11. Strawberry Banana Avocado Smoothie

This is a creamy banana strawberry smoothie that I personally love to drink. The flavors of the strawberries, banana, and avocado blend together quite nicely into a strawberry banana Greek yogurt smoothie that tastes delicious.

Avocados are a very powerful fruit (yes, fruit) with some amazing health benefits, including faster weight loss, improved joint health, better digestion, and healthier joints.

The calories in this smoothie strawberry banana is higher than most of the others. This smoothie makes a great meal, and would be too heavy for a snack.

Some recipe for smoothies strawberries and bananas are better for meal replacement smoothies than snacks… this is one.

The next strawberry smoothie banana recipe has another superfood ingredient…

12. Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie

The beauty of all these healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipes is that they make a good base to add more healthy ingredients without altering the flavor too much. In this recipe, we’ve added Chia seeds, which you actually can’t taste but help add a lot of nutrients.

Chia seeds are actually among the healthiest foods on the planet.

They pack a ton of vitamins, and have some special health benefits including providing lots of antioxidants, fiber, protein, and beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids. (19, 20)

This smoothie recipe strawberry banana and chia seed helps add extra super foods to your diet. Also, chia seeds expand… so they will keep you full, longer!

Next up, everyone’s favorite: Strawberries and Bananas Frozen Pops!

13. Frozen Strawberry Banana Pops

These Strawberry Banana Smoothie Pops are amazing!

Try them out for yourself and while you are digging in, smile because you know they’re good for you too. My daughter LOVES these!

The Greek yogurt is full of protein and calcium, plus it boosts metabolism. Bananas and strawberries are full of potassium for strong muscles and calcium for strong bones. (21)

This frozen strawberries and bananas pops make a great snack or dessert! Heck, they make a great breakfast on a hot summer day too!

Below you will find 2 new smoothies recipe strawberry banana options just added to this post…

14. “Grown Up” Smoothies with Strawberries and Banana

Adding baby spinach to any smoothie will add lost of extra nutrition, and little to no taste too!

This strawberries and banana smoothie is from my best selling cookbook Lose Weight By Eating Detox Week… but you can get it here for free:

This recipe will bring you to 10 other banana smoothie recipes, you can try the Grown Up Strawberries and Bananas Smoothies, or several other potassium rich smoothies in the link… enjoy!

15. Berry Banana Smoothie Recipe

These delicious smoothies with strawberries and bananas are packed full of metabolism boosting berries.

This smoothie recipe is from my popular Breakfast Smoothie page, if you click the recipe you will get to see all 10 Breakfast Smoothie recipes…

This breakfast smoothie recipe is the perfect meal replacement smoothie!

Click the recipe and you will be brought to 10 other smoothie recipes,,,

Strawberries and Bananas Smoothies FAQ

Hopefully this article has answered all of your questions… but if it has not this sections should help answer them.

As you have seen, making smoothies can be very easy. I recommend not adding too many ingredients at a time when trying out new combinations. You can always add a new ingredient tomorrow, then another after that.

Here are some FAQ questions that are popular on the web:

1. Are Strawberry Smoothies good for you?

The short answer- yes… most of the time.

Strawberry smoothie recipes can be extremely healthy for you! Strawberries have a number of amazing healthy properties.

Here is a quote from the article above:

“Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, folate and potassium, as well as several other vitamins and minerals. They’re very rich in antioxidants and certain plant compounds that have heart health benefits and may help control blood sugar.”

2. How many calories are in a Banana Strawberry Smoothie?

The calories in a smoothie can vary, as you probably saw above in the 15 different recipes.

If you are looking to cut calories I recommend the following recipe changes:

1. Use Almond Milk in place of Dairy Milk
2. Skip the sweeteners, bananas are already very sweet
3. Use water (or Almond Milk) in place of juice to save calories
4. Try making your smoothie a green smoothie, add 1 cup of baby spinach to any smoothie
5. Skip the ice cream or frozen yogurt recipes altogether, or freeze skim or almond milk ice cubes to reach a similar creamy consistency

Here is a quote from the above article:

“Depending on how it’s made, a 12 ounce serving contains around 188 to 210 calories, is usually low in fat, and contains a good amount of protein (between 2 and 16 grams). They can be higher in naturally occurring sugars, so it’s important not to add more sweeteners (like sugar or honey) than is necessary to sweeten it. Use no sweeteners if possible.“

3. Are McDonalds Strawberry Banana Smoothies good for you?

The short answer- they are not that bad!

We can’t always be 100% sure the quality of ingredients they are using at McDonalds, but as you can see below, the nutrition (taken from their website) is not too bad:

Now, I always recommend skipping all drive through restaurants, the quality of food is not high in nutrition… but I also understand that people also need healthy options from these restaurants.

In this case, it’s a healthy option, so go ahead and order it… but skip the hash browns.

Final Thoughts on Smoothies with Strawberries and Bananas

When it comes to sweet, healthy smoothies, the Strawberry Banana Smoothie is the king of them all. It’s so easy to make and tastes delicious, making it a great treat for you or your family to enjoy anytime without all the sugar of a milkshake.

Just be sure to keep the sweeteners (like sugar or honey) to a minimum to avoid adding too many calories to these recipes. The best strawberry banana smoothie recipe is the one you enjoy the most with the least amount of sugar.

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