Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to add more fruit into your child’s day, and this strawberry smoothie is especially kid-friendly because it tastes naturally sweet, has a pretty pink color, and can be customized with extra protein, fiber, or even hidden veggies!
Why Kids Love This Strawberry Smoothie
This smoothie is sweet, creamy, and simple. Strawberries add a refreshing berry flavor, bananas add natural sweetness, and yogurt provides a smooth and satisfying taste. Although it tastes delicious, it is made with nutritional ingredients that are perfect for breakfast or snack time.
You’ll love this recipe because:
- Ready in 5 minutes
- made from simple ingredients
- Naturally sweetened with fruit
- Creamy and kid-friendly
- Easy to make without dairy
- Great for breakfast, snacks, or smoothie pops.
Tips for the Best Strawberry Smoothie
Use frozen strawberries
Using frozen berries, you can make a thick, cold, creamy smoothie without adding a lot of ice. They also make this recipe easy to make all year long.
Add bananas for natural sweetness
Ripe bananas add a natural sweetness to smoothies and give them a creamy texture that kids love.
Choose the right yogurt
Vanilla yogurt makes the smoothie sweeter, while plain Greek yogurt adds more flavor and protein. Both work fine.
Start with a small amount of liquid
You can always add more milk, but starting with less water will help keep your smoothie thick and creamy.
Make it even smoother
For children who don’t like the texture, blend a little longer than usual to allow the berries and seeds to fully soften.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Keep the recipe the same for a classic strawberry banana smoothie flavor.
Strawberry Protein Smoothie
If you want more protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or use additional Greek yogurt.
Strawberry Oat Smoothie
For a thicker, more filling breakfast smoothie, add ¼ cup of rolled oats.
Strawberry Spinach Smoothie
Add a small handful of spinach. Strawberries and bananas help cover the flavor while adding nutrients.
Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie
Use dairy-free yogurt and almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
Strawberry Smoothie Pops
Pour the smoothie into ice cream molds and freeze for a fun frozen snack.
Pre-made and stored
Smoothies are best eaten immediately after blending, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to an hour. 24 hours. Shake or stir well before drinking.
You can also make smoothie packs ahead of time. Place strawberries and bananas in a freezer bag, then mix in yogurt and milk when ready to serve.
If you want to make a fun make-ahead snack, pour the leftover smoothie into ice cream molds and freeze.
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Strawberry smoothie that kids love
This kid-friendly strawberry smoothie is creamy, sweet, refreshing, and made with simple, feel-good ingredients.
Serving Size: 2
- 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 ripe banana ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt ½ cup milk, dairy, or plant-based 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed, optional
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Add frozen strawberries, bananas, yogurt, milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and chia seeds or flaxseeds to the blender.
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Blend on high until the smoothie is creamy and completely smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk. If you want to make it thicker, add a few frozen berries or a handful of ice.
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Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
