These Smoothie Recipes are great for any time of day, from breakfast or post-workout recharge to an after-school snack or a quick meal on the go. Smoothies are a brilliant way to pack healthy fruits veggies, and protein. Best of all, they are easy to prep and take less than a minute to blend. Dust off your blenders and enjoy these nutrient-rich smoothies.

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

What is the Best Blender for Smoothies?

I often get asked about choosing the right blender. Think of a blender as an investment and it’s worth getting the best one that fits into your budget. There are some key things to consider when shopping. There are good blenders that are adequate and there are great blenders that will make you fall in love with smoothies. Here are the 4 blenders that we have used over the years including pros and cons from our experience and which is our favorite blender.

  • $$ Cuisinart BlenderPros: Compact, easy to clean. Cons: Limited Capacity, less powerful motor, smoothies don’t get fully smooth.
  • $$$ Wolf Gourmet Blender Pros: High-powered motor, durable construction. Cons: Expensive and blends better than a cheaper blender but (in my opinion) it’s still not as smooth for the price point.
  • $$$ Blendtec BlenderPros: Large capacity, strong blending cycles, blends just about anything to super smoothness. Blades are supposed to be dull so they are easy to clean. Cons: Noisy – it can wake up your kids in the morning. It’s expensive but a good investment.
  • $$$$ Vitamix BlenderPros: large capacity, strong blending cycles, a helpful plunger to move things around if they get stuck (which is rare), superior blending quality, removable pouring spout. This is the blender we are using currently and love it! Cons: Pricey

The Best Smoothie Recipes

There are so many reasons to love homemade smoothies over going out. We don’t add junk like ice cream (well, sometimes), extra sugar, and super sweet juices like they do in smoothie shops. Our smoothie recipes are often packed with protein and are nutrient-rich with our own “boosts” of flax, chia seeds, greens, etc). It’s a good feeling to serve homemade smoothies to your family.

Check out our most popular smoothies below. Smoothies are a great way to boost energy throughout the day. We love variety so we have almost every color in the rainbow here.

Green Smoothie Recipe

This green power smoothie is love at first sip! It’s nutrient-packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach and chia seeds. The best part is, you can’t taste the veggies because it’s blended with coconut milk, creamy banana, fresh oranges, and pineapple which add natural sweetness. Everything about this is good and good for you.

Green smoothie recipe poured into a cup with a straw

Blueberry Pear Smoothie

The addition of Greek yogurt makes this Blueberry Pear Smoothie packed with protein which provides feel-good energy. You’ll also love that it only has 4 ingredients if you don’t count water.

Two cups with a purple smoothie with blueberries and a pear around the cup

Strawberry Cherry Smoothie

When cherries are in season, this is a great way to use them up but it’s also perfect with frozen cherries and you can enjoy it year round. It is so refreshing and vibrant, not to mention loaded with fiber and Vitamin C.

A close up two glasses with strawberry and cherry smoothies

Apricot Smoothie

This apricot smoothie has just 5 ingredients and the last one is optional (super easy!). It has just the perfect amount of sweet-tart apricot flavor, it’s loaded with vitamins A & C, and it’s a good source of fiber.

Apricot smoothies poured into cups

Pineapple Avocado Smoothie

Adding avocado to a smoothie will make it one of the most luxurious smoothies you’ll have. Avocado also adds great fiber and doesn’t mask the sweet pineapple flavor. This one is so satisfying.

Healthy Avocado Smoothie in a cup with a straw

Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie

Whisk yourself away to the tropics while you sip this mango smoothie. The addition of mango and pineapple adds exotic layers of flavor. It reminds me of my favorite mango smoothie from the smoothie shops, but I think homemade is even better – it’s more nutrient-dense and only has natural sweetness from the fruit.

Mango Pineapple smoothie in a cup with fruit scattered

Blueberry Mango Smoothie

This is loaded with protein and provides energy without any guilt. The combination of blueberries and mango makes it so bright and refreshing.

Blueberry mango smoothies in 2 cups

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Just 4 ingredients provide serious feel-good energy. This has an intense strawberry flavor the whole family loves. It’s wonderful with in-season strawberries but frozen ones taste just as well throughout the year.

Strawberry banana smoothie served in a single cup

Green Flaxie Smoothie

This is a smart way to sneak more spinach into your diet! I love blending whole-food smoothies for my children because they are jam-packed with antioxidants and they taste so good!

Green flax smoothie pouring into a cup

Velvety Blueberry Smoothie

Besides being my favorite color (and it’s such a pretty purple!), this Blueberry Smoothie is loaded with blueberries which means it’s antioxidant-rich and the texture is a dream.

A close up of a glass of a purple smoothie with bananas and mandarins in the background

Strawberry Spinach Smoothie

This is the first smoothie recipe we shared on our blog and the video on this one dates it but it’s still really delicious (even using our tiny inexpensive blender!) It’s a smart way to sneak in spinach for kids who otherwise don’t want anything to do with those nutritious leafy greens.

Strawberry spinach smoothie in a glass

Green Smoothie Bowl

If you want to change up your smoothie routine, try this Green Smoothie Bowl. You’ll learn all of our best tips for ensuring a super thick texture you can enjoy with a spoon (or a really wide straw if you want to give your cheeks a workout). This bowl is packed with mango, pineapple, avocado and spinach. I love a homemade smoothie bowl endlessly more than what I’ve tried at smoothie shops because it isn’t overly sweet. It’s also rich in antioxidants and fiber.

Green smoothie bowl garnished with berries

These are the smoothie recipes you’ll make again and again. I hope you find some new favorites in this list and be sure to try the yummy Strawberry Banana Smoothie in the recipe card below!

Natasha's Kitchen Cookbook

Easy Smoothie Recipes: Strawberry Banana Smoothie

5 from 5 votes
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Healthy strawberry smoothie in a glass garnished with strawberry and banana
Homemade smoothies are such a treat and so easy – just put everything in your blender and go! This strawberry smoothie is quick and customizable as a perfect treat for breakfast or any time of day.
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 4 cups
  • 1 cup refrigerated coconut milk, or almond milk or regular milk
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 banana, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen

Instructions

  • Add all of your ingredients to the jar of a blender in the order they are listed with liquids on the bottom and frozen on top. Blend until completely smooth. Pour and serve right away.

Nutrition Per Serving

90kcal Calories21g Carbs1g Protein1g Fat1g Saturated Fat0.1g Polyunsaturated Fat0.03g Monounsaturated Fat1mg Sodium234mg Potassium3g Fiber16g Sugar53IU Vitamin A29mg Vitamin C41mg Calcium0.4mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Easy Smoothie Recipes: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Amount per Serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
234
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
53
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
 
41
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy smoothies, smoothie recipes
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 90

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

Read more posts by Natasha

Leave a Comment

Recipe Rating




Comments

  • Ramona D
    January 13, 2024

    My new favorite smoothie! I used cashew milk because that’s what we had in the house and it was delicious! My kids loved it too.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 13, 2024

      That’s great, Ramona!

      Reply

  • Jessica
    January 12, 2024

    I used coconut milk for this smoothie and it was SO awesome!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 13, 2024

      Hi Jessica! Thank you for sharing. I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply

  • Kim
    January 12, 2024

    What a great list! This will be fun to go through! I’m excited to try the pear!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 12, 2024

      Hi Kim! I think you’ll love them. Come back and let us know which ones you try.

      Reply

  • Zoe Powell (Bahamas)
    April 19, 2021

    Thank you for sharing your healthy smoothies recipes with photos. Just what I needed to start my summer healthy eating and exercise plan.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 19, 2021

      The perfect way to start summer!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this post.

      Reply

  • Haley
    January 23, 2019

    Mango pineapple smoothies are my favorite.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 23, 2019

      That sounds so tropical!

      Reply

  • jolene battles
    July 24, 2018

    man, wish id seen this earlier on the giveaway for the blender. could have used one. still can lol.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 24, 2018

      Keep watching for future giveaways!

      Reply

  • jenny
    April 10, 2018

    when will you announce the name (winner)

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 10, 2018

      Hi Jenny, I just drew the winner and it is Angelina Ba… Thank you for entering! We have another amazing giveaway going live today 🙂

      Reply

      • jenny
        April 10, 2018

        what will the giveaway be????????????????????????????????????

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          April 10, 2018

          The giveaway is for a Blendtec blender and the winner will be announced soon! Next giveaway…stay tuned!

          Reply

          • Sandy
            January 4, 2020

            how to sign up for the giveaway?

          • Natashas Kitchen
            January 4, 2020

            Hi Sandy, this giveaway has expired. It was from some time ago.

  • Tamila
    April 9, 2018

    I am really excited for this giveaway and hope I win!!!!!!!

    Reply

  • Elisabeth M Krugh
    April 8, 2018

    I think my Osterizer Galaxie blender is on its last legs, really. 🙂 Received it as a wedding gift in June, 1970. It has made a “million” smoothies, margaritas, banana bread batter, chopped tomatoes, made juice, pureed soup & baby food, chopped nuts, made nut butter. It’s probably ready for retirement because it has worked hard for this honey. 🙂 I really enjoy ALL your recipes Natasha. Since I am half Austrian/half Russian, so many of these dishes have been on my kitchen table but I always enjoy seeing/trying someone’s else’s version too. Thank you for sharing them with us!

    Reply

  • Tatiana Cole
    April 8, 2018

    Thank you for giving us this chance to win! And thank you for the great recipes you with us Natasha!!!

    Reply

  • PEGGY J ALLEN
    April 7, 2018

    Love to have a high powered blender like this, I do a lot of smoothies also. Thank you!

    Reply

  • Sandy Evans
    April 3, 2018

    I think this would be a BIG step up from my 1970 Osterizer blender! (it still works though!)

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 3, 2018

      That’s amazing that it still works!! 🙂 That reminds me of our washer and dryer that is pushing 15 years old now 🙂

      Reply

    • Pat
      June 18, 2019

      I have one from 1973, a bridal shower gift….works!

      Reply

  • Carolyn Mullin
    April 2, 2018

    I have a friend that is fighting stage 4 colon cancer with a nutrient program. I would love to give her this blender. And your postings are useful recipes.

    Reply

As Featured On

Never Go "Hangry" Again!

Get weekly updates on new recipes, exclusive giveaways plus behind the scenes photos.