This weight loss strawberry banana smoothie is a creamy, fruity breakfast blend made with simple ingredients that feel bright, filling, and easy to fit into a balanced morning routine. Strawberries bring fresh berry flavor, banana adds natural sweetness, Greek yogurt gives it a thick, spoonable texture, and chia seeds add a little extra staying power. It is quick enough for busy weekdays, pretty enough for a Pinterest-worthy breakfast glass, and sweetened lightly with just a small honey drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 medium ripe banana
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey, plus a tiny drizzle for serving if desired
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for a thicker smoothie
How To Make It
Add the unsweetened almond milk to the blender first. This helps the blades move smoothly and makes blending easier, especially if your strawberries are frozen.
Add the Greek yogurt, frozen strawberries, banana, chia seeds, and honey. If you want the smoothie extra cold and thick, add the ice as well.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie is creamy and no berry pieces remain. If the mixture is too thick, splash in 1 to 2 tablespoons of almond milk and blend again until it reaches your favorite texture.
Taste the smoothie before serving. If your strawberries are very tart, add a small extra drizzle of honey. If your banana is very ripe, you may not need any extra sweetness at all.
Pour into a glass and top with a few sliced strawberries, a pinch of chia seeds, or a light honey drizzle for a pretty breakfast finish.
Tips
Use frozen strawberries for the best thick, frosty texture. Fresh strawberries work too, but you may want to add the optional ice.
Choose plain Greek yogurt to keep the flavor clean and creamy. Vanilla Greek yogurt also works, but it will make the smoothie sweeter.
For a lighter banana flavor, use only 1/3 banana. For a naturally sweeter smoothie, use the full 1/2 banana and skip any extra honey.
Let the smoothie sit for 2 to 3 minutes after blending if you want the chia seeds to soften slightly. They will make the smoothie a little thicker as they rest.
If making it ahead, blend everything except the chia seeds, refrigerate in a sealed jar, then shake well and stir in the chia seeds right before drinking.
Bright, creamy, and breakfast-ready, this smoothie is a cheerful way to start the day!