Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie (Print)

Nutritious blend of strawberries, banana, protein, and chia seeds for a refreshing start.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled

→ Protein

03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately 1 ounce

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Seeds

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Sweetener

07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste

→ Ice

08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes, optional

# Directions:

01 - Add strawberries, banana, protein powder, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds to the blender.
02 - If desired, add honey or maple syrup for sweetness and ice cubes for a thicker, colder texture.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure even mixing.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding additional sweetener or milk as desired.
05 - Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 5 minutes — no cooking, no waiting, just blend and go.
  • Protein-packed — with vanilla protein powder and Greek yogurt delivering 17 g of protein per serving.
  • Naturally sweet and fruity — ripe banana and strawberries provide vibrant flavor without relying on added sugar.
  • Easily customizable — works with whey or plant-based protein, dairy or non-dairy milk, and your sweetener of choice.
  • Nutritionist-friendly — gluten-free, vegetarian, and only 215 calories per serving.
  • Great for meal prep — scale up and store portions in the freezer for busy mornings.
02 -
  • Use frozen fruit for a thicker, colder smoothie without needing extra ice.
  • Add spinach — a handful of baby spinach blends in seamlessly and boosts nutrients without affecting the fruity flavor.
  • Make it vegan by swapping in plant-based protein powder and plant-based yogurt, and using maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Garnish generously — top with extra chia seeds or sliced fresh fruit for an eye-catching presentation.
  • Adjust consistency freely — add more almond milk to thin it out or more ice to make it thicker and frostier.
  • Check your labels — always verify allergen information on your protein powder, yogurt, and milk to suit your dietary needs.
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