Creamy, dreamy, and utterly refreshing, this banana strawberry smoothie without yogurt is perfect any time. Whether you want a quick and nutritious breakfast or an afternoon refreshment, you can blend this fully plant-based smoothie up in seconds flat!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I’ve noticed that overcomplicating things never goes well, and with this strawberry and banana smoothie without yogurt, there’s nothing complicated about it. It’s healthy with fruits and plant-based milk, and all you need to do is put it all together in your blender for a quick breakfast or snack. Kids love it too, making it a family-friendly way to indulge while giving your bodies what they need.
Nutrition For Mental Health
As a nutritionist, I love smoothies made without added sugar! Strawberries are 91% water. Go hydration! One serving (100g) of strawberries contains 7.7 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 0.3 grams of fat, and 0.7 grams of protein. Strawberries are packed with antioxidants, including anthocyanin (mostly pelargonidin), ellagic acid, ellagitannins, and procyanidins! They are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium. Strawberries also contain small amounts of magnesium, iron, phosphorus, copper, and vitamins B6, E, and K.
When it comes to strawberries and their relation to mental health (remember, they are rich in anthocyanins). A cross-sectional study including 6,845 adults in the United States found that those with the highest dietary intake of anthocyanins had a significantly reduced risk of depression.
Ingredients + Substitutions
There are only 3 ingredients here, but these tips can help you if you’ve got a roadblock or need to make a change.
- Fruit: I always recommend using frozen fruit whenever possible. This makes for thick, creamy smoothies.
- Milk: Almond nut milk is often my go-to because we tend to have that on hand. However, oat milk, cashew nut milk, soy milk, or hemp seed milk would all work well too.
How To Make This Banana and Strawberry Smoothie Without Yogurt
Honestly, it kind of makes itself. Just 2 simple steps in seconds, you’ll be sipping refreshing fruity bliss!
- Add ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30+ seconds, until smooth.
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- Pour into your favorite glass or bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
Servings Ideas
I love this strawberry and banana smoothie without yogurt all on its own. It’s such a breeze for a busy morning on the go, but when I have time to sit, sip, and savor, I love pairing it with other tasty goodness. Try my peanut butter toast, vegan protein toast, creamy oatmeal recipe, strawberries and cream oatmeal, or vegan banana scones along with it for a bountiful breakfast.
Storage Tips
You’ll want to try to finish off this strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt while it’s fresh. You can stick it in the fridge for about 12 hours, though it’s going to change texture. Made too much? You can freeze it into ice cube trays or popsicle molds to enjoy later and avoid any waste.
FAQ
Yogurt tends to thicken up smoothies, but it isn’t vegan, so in this banana strawberry smoothie without yogurt, frozen banana thickens things up, and the oat milk helps it become even creamier.
Yes, they are a healthy choice as long as you don’t add any sweeteners. The fruits already have natural sweetness, and sticking to these 3 simple ingredients ensures you’re having a healthy breakfast or snack.
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Recipe
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 8 large frozen strawberries, (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30+ seconds, until smooth.
- Pour into your favorite glass or bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
You’ll want to try to finish off this strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt while it’s fresh. You can stick it in the fridge for about 12 hours, though it’s going to change texture. Made too much? You can freeze it into ice cube trays or popsicle molds to enjoy later and avoid any waste.
Nutrition
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Reference
Chen, W. L., & Zhao, J. (2023). Association between dietary anthocyanidins intake and depression among US adults: a cross-sectional study (NHANES, 2007-2010 and 2017-2018). BMC psychiatry, 23(1), 525. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05029-8
This smootie is so good!