Searching for the BEST, easy Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie Recipe?  You just found it!  With 22 grams of protein, this is such a simple way to sneak more protein into your day!

Adding this delicious Strawberry drink to your day is a win win. This easy smoothie recipe tastes great and it’s loaded with simple, feel good ingredients!

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie in a jar with straws.

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie Recipe

Are you ready to up your protein in the most delicious way?

You’re going to LOVE this 5-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie Recipe!

Shareka writes: "Great taste!! It’s the first protein smoothie recipe that my son absolutely loves and asks for!! Also note, it’s thick and filling! Thanks! Give it a try!"

If you’re looking to sneak more protein into your day, this is the most delicious way!

With 17g of protein, you’ll be packing in more protein with each delicious sip!

This year is going to be packed with so much delicious fruit blended-goodness!

You and Mr. Blender are about to become very close friends… and drinking your fruit is going to taste so good!

Making a smoothie at home is seriously one of the easiest ways to sneak more fruits into your diet each day!  So are you ready to get blending?

Healthy never tasted so good!

Go grab your blender, and let’s get this protein fruit smoothie started!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your Protein Smoothie…

Strawberries and banana in a blender.

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie Ingredients

You’ll just need 5 ingredients to make the BEST Strawberry Protein Smoothie!

Here’s what you’ll need…

  • Frozen Strawberries – to add fiber and a delicious fruity flavor
  • Banana – to sweeten it up
  • Strawberry Greek Yogurt – to provide a delicious creamy texture and boost the protein
  • Nonfat Milk – 2% or whole milk can be substituted
  • Vanilla Whey Protein Powder – to give a major protein boost

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How to Keep Bananas Fresh for Smoothies

Would you like to keep your bananas from ripening too quickly?  The ripeness of your banana can affect the taste of your smoothie, so always opt for golden yellow bananas when you can (not green, and not brown) 🙂

Here are some simple ways you can keep your bananas for smoothies fresh…

Separate Your Bananas When You Get Home

I’ve been using this tip for years and highly recommend you give it a try!

Marsha writes: “You may already know this… but if you separate your bananas (at the top) when you bring them home, they won’t ripen up so fast!” 

Don’t Let Bananas Touch Each Other

If you’ve got the space, another trick is to keep individual bananas separate from each other on your kitchen counter. Even just a little bit of space can help them slow down the ripening process.

Store Bananas in a Dark, Cool Place (or In The Fridge)

Always try to store your bananas in a cool part of your kitchen. Warmer temperatures will make your bananas ripen much faster, so keep them away from hot spots (near your oven or coffee maker), and out of sunny spots (near your kitchen window).

It is also possible to store your bananas in the fridge for up to a week.  But I really don’t like to do this, as the fridge will cause the banana peel to turn brown or black pretty quickly. The inside will still be fine, but they just won’t look quite as appetizing on the outside. 🙂

Debby writes: “I just did this one with my remaining bananas. I put them in the refrigerator, whole. The peels get brown but the inside stays fresh.”

Keep Your Bananas Away From Other Fruits… Especially Tomatoes and Melons!

You can also slow the ripening process by keeping your bananas away from other fruits.

Certain fruits release ethylene gas, and when they’re stored too closely together they can cause each other to spoil faster!

To be safe, I like to keep my bananas in their own special spot on my kitchen counter… away from all other fruits, especially tomatoes and melons!

Wrap Banana Stems with Plastic Wrap

Prefer your bananas stay in a bunch? Another trick to keep bananas fresh is to keep your bananas attached as a bunch, then wrap the stems with some plastic wrap at the top.

If you need to remove a banana from the bunch, simply re-attach the plastic wrap on the remaining stems.

The right method for you will depend on how warm you keep your home and how long you need your bananas to last.  So go ahead and give all of the methods a try to see which one works best for you!

Protein Smoothie Variations

Want to mix up your flavors?  Go for it!

Rather than strawberries, try one of these tasty swaps…

  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • or Mixed Berries

Raspberry on a smoothie in a glass.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this protein packed Strawberry Banana Smoothie…

One reader writes: “Breakfast on the go – is so delicious!”

C. writes: “Very yummy and nutritious drink”

Josh writes: “A great drink”

Betty writes: “So delicious and nutritious!”

Lisa writes: “This is a breakfast worth waking up to!”

Kim writes: “So good!!”

S. writes: “Perfect for busy mornings and after workouts!”

Shareka writes: “Great taste!! It’s the first protein smoothie recipe that my son absolutely loves and asks for!! Also note, it’s thick and filling! Thanks! Give it a try!”

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Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Power up on protein with this easy Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie!
Servings: 1
Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie in a jar with straws.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 5 large frozen Strawberries
  • ½ Banana
  • 5.3 oz. Strawberry Fage Yogurt, 12g protein
  • ½ cup Nonfat Milk, 4g protein
  • 2 Tbsp EAS Vanilla Whey Protein Powder, 7g protein

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in Blender, and blend well until smooth.
  • Transfer smoothie to a glass or mason jar, and ENJOY!

Notes

  • This is a great way to pack some fruit and Protein Powder into your daily diet. You may even get a nice boost of energy!
  • For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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7 Comments

  1. Evie Birch says:

    wow! This strawberry banana protein smoothie recipe looks is Great! My favorite smoothie material is fruit! all kinds! I personally love either bananas or strawberries! This recipe gives me an excuse to trying it! Thanks for share…

    1. Heidi Miller says:

      You’re very welcome… it really is such an easy way to sneak more fruit into your day!

  2. Teresa says:

    I love making these kind of smoothies but I have been hesitant to use yogurt because I do not like eating them. If you can’t really taste the yogurt much in these smoothies, I know I will like them, guess I need to try one soon to see 🙂

  3. Rosie says:

    how many servings does this make?

    1. Heidi says:

      Hi Rosie ~ this serves 1 {or you could make 2 small servings}. Hope that helps!

  4. Alice says:

    Thank you!

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome, Alice… ENJOY! 😉