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Home » Recipes » Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on June 24, 2015, Updated June 13, 2020
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Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

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Healthy Strawberry Banana Protein Shake
Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

This cool and refreshing Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie packs 25 grams of protein and is a delicious way to cool down after a workout or day in the sun!

Glass of Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie with a sliced strawberry on top

Why buy a pre-made protein smoothie or shake when you can make one that’s ten times as tasty right at home? Especially when it takes less than 5 minutes and only four simple ingredients to make!

Store-bought smoothies can be pricey. Depending on the brand, they may also include fillers and preservatives.

But when you whip up your own protein shake, you save money AND you know exactly what’s going in it.

For this recipe, I use fresh or frozen strawberries, depending on what’s available. Fresh strawberries have a stronger flavor, but frozen ones give the smoothie a thicker (almost slush-ice) consistency. Both versions taste amazing!

Adding the little bit of banana just makes the smoothie more creamy, without making it taste too much of banana. We still want the strawberries to be the star of the show.

Bananas are also loaded with vitamins and minerals. They’re perfect for a post-workout shake!

I like to include flax seeds to add some healthy fat. You can leave them out if you prefer.

Blended smoothie in a glass with a slice of strawberry on top

How to make a strawberry banana protein smoothie

Making this recipe is as simple as putting all of the ingredients in a blender and blending! So easy, right? Here are all the details:

Step 1: Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until fully mixed (I use my Nutribullet).

Step 2: Add water until the smoothie has the desired consistency. Start out with just a little water and then slowly add as much as you like.

Step 3: Serve over ice or use frozen berries to give the smoothie a thicker (almost slush-ice) consistency.

Three simple steps, and you have yourself a perfect shake for a healthy snack or post-workout fuel up!

Getting the right consistency

The trick to making the perfect smoothie is getting the amount of liquid just right. Instead of adding all the water at once, I recommend adding it gradually until you reach the desired consistency.

The reason is that the amount of water in your strawberries and banana can vary. Frozen strawberries will also be different from fresh.

I don’t think anyone wants a watery smoothie. So my best advice is to add the water slowly.

Storage

This smoothie is best served fresh. However, if you have any leftover strawberry banana protein shake, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about a day or so.

I recommend storing in as small a container as you can to minimize the amount of air in the container. This helps to prevent oxidation.

The perfect tasty snack

This protein smoothie is one of my favorite ways to refuel after a good workout. It’s super easy to make, delicious, and has 25 grams of protein for a perfect workout shake.

It’s also a great breakfast shake to start your day, or a wonderful mid-afternoon snack to cool you down on a hot day.

There’s never a bad time to enjoy a healthy, delicious smoothie!

More healthy protein shakes and smoothies

Looking for a few more easy, delicious ideas for protein shakes? With so many great flavor options, you can never have too many recipes!

  • Low-Carb Chocolate Coffee Protein Shake.
  • Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
  • Pineapple Kale Smoothie

For even more smoothie inspiration, check out this roundup of low-carb smoothie recipes for diabetics!

When you’ve tried this smoothie, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

This cool and refreshing Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie packs 25 grams of protein and is a delicious way to cool down after a workout or day in the sun!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:1
This cool and refreshing Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie packs 25 grams of protein and is the perfect way to cool down with a healthy and delicious protein shake after a workout or day in the sun!
4.73 from 18 votes
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. strawberries
  • 1 oz. banana
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (1 oz.)
  • 1 tsp. flaxseed
  • Water
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until fully mixed (I use my Nutribullet).
  • Add water. Start out with just a little water and then slowly add as much as you like to get the right consistency.
  • Serve over ice or use frozen berries to give the smoothie a thicker (almost slush-ice) consistency.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for one smoothie.
Since the amount of liquid in fruit can vary, you’ll want to add water gradually until you reach your desired consistency. No one wants an overly-watery smoothie!
This smoothie is best served fresh. If you have any leftover, it will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about a day or so. Try to fill the container as much as possible to reduce the amount of air in it and prevent oxidation.
Fresh or frozen strawberries can be used. Fresh strawberries have a stronger flavor, but frozen ones give the smoothie a thicker (almost slush-ice) consistency. 

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 35
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.9g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 12.5mg4%
Sodium 73.4mg3%
Potassium 395.5mg11%
Carbohydrates 18.3g6%
Fiber 4.8g19%
Sugar 9.9g11%
Protein 25.3g51%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Vitamin C 92.3mg112%
Calcium 494mg49%
Iron 0.9mg5%
Net carbs 13.5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high protein smoothie, protein shake, smoothie, strawberry banana smoothie
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Categories: Recipes Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, 30 min or less, Smoothies & Shakes

Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarNelly mclean says

    January 17, 2021 at 11:26 am

    Very delicious, thank you

    Reply
  2. AvatarLinda says

    July 6, 2019 at 2:47 am

    Very filling and very tasty, too much to have at one sitting. But i will take the rest to Work and finish it there.

    Reply
  3. Avatarrachel @ athletic avocado says

    June 25, 2015 at 3:31 am

    strawberry and banana are such a tasty combo! Thanks for sharing!

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    • AvatarSchellie Ware says

      February 12, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks for the recipes, my glucose is hypoglycemic, and I rather blend my own shakes, as one, I know what is in them and secondly, my budget is not compatible with cost of keeping store bought ones on hand all of the time.
      Again, thanks for sharing

      Reply

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