Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie (Printable)

A fruity blend of strawberries, banana, protein, and chia seeds for a nutritious boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled

→ Protein

03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately 1 ounce

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Seeds

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Sweetener

07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Ice

08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes, optional

# Steps:

01 - Add strawberries, banana, protein powder, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds to blender.
02 - Include honey or maple syrup for sweetness and ice cubes for thickness if desired.
03 - Process on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping sides occasionally to ensure even blending.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding additional sweetener or milk as preferred.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • It's ready in five minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weekday morning without negotiating with yourself.
  • The chia seeds do something quietly magical—they add texture and keep you satisfied way longer than you'd expect.
  • It tastes like dessert but your body actually feels energized, which never gets old.
02 -
  • Overblending is the trap—go until smooth, then stop, because keeping that blender running just makes it thinner and warmer with no actual benefit.
  • Frozen strawberries are your friend on mornings when fresh berries are either expensive or sad; they actually make a thicker, colder smoothie without any sacrifice.
03 -
  • Prep your strawberries and banana the night before in a container, then toss everything in the blender in the morning for a truly five-minute breakfast.
  • Use vanilla protein powder as your flavor bridge—it whispers instead of shouting, letting the fruit stay the star while it quietly builds protein into every sip.
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