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A creamy pink strawberry smoothie in a glass near a sunlit window with marble background.

Strawberry Smoothie with Greek Yogurt

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large glass (or 2 smaller glasses)
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1 ripe banana use a frozen one for a colder, thicker texture
  • 1½ cups (210 g) fresh strawberries up to 2 cups for best flavor - green tops removed and sliced in half
  • ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt full-fat or nonfat both work great
  • ½ cup (120 g) milk oat, almond, or dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) chia seeds optional - it works without
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple - only if you want it a little sweeter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional - or 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

  • Load the Blender: Add ½ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup milk, 1 ripe banana, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1½ cups fresh strawberries.
    Use deep red, fresh berries (trimming away any tasteless white centers) for the best flavor.
    Note: For the best texture and flavor, we recommend freezing your fresh fruit before blending, though room-temperature fresh fruit works perfectly if you're in a hurry!
    Step 1 Ingredients for strawberry smoothie in a blender on a marble table
  • Blend and Enjoy: Secure the lid and blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth. Give it a quick taste and add 2 teaspoons honey if your berries are a bit tart. Blend again and enjoy.
    Step 2 Two glasses of creamy strawberry smoothie with greek yogurt and chia seeds.
Substitutions
  • Ripe Banana –> Swap with frozen mango, peach, or extra Greek yogurt plus 2 tsp honey.
  • Strawberries –> Substitute with frozen raspberries or blueberries.
  • Greek Yogurt –> Use low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr, or coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version.
  • Milk –> Replace with oat, almond, or soy milk.
  • Chia Seeds –> Swap with ground flaxseeds or hemp hearts.
  • Honey –> Substitute with maple syrup, agave, or a pitted Medjool date.
 
Tips
  • Freeze your own: Freeze fresh, seasonal strawberries for much better flavor than store-bought.
  • Hull deeply: Remove the tasteless white cores to ensure an intense strawberry essence.
  • Use cold yogurt: Use yogurt straight from the fridge for a thicker, "spoonable" texture.
  • Taste and tweak: Add a teaspoon of honey if your berries are particularly tart.
  • Skip ice: Use frozen fruit instead of ice to avoid watering down the flavor.
  • Storage: Best fresh, but keeps in a sealed jar for 24 hours (shake before drinking).
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