Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie with Greek Yogurt Recipe
Strawberry banana chia seed smoothie with Greek yogurt is a thick, creamy drink packed with sweet fruit flavor and a satisfying texture. Frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds make it a refreshing choice for breakfast or a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 minutes
- Total Time: About 8 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups, 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1/2 cup ice cubes, optional
- Fresh strawberries or banana slices for serving, optional
Instructions
- Hull the strawberries if using fresh fruit and peel the banana.
- Place the strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, and optional honey or maple syrup in a blender.
- Add the vanilla extract if desired.
- Blend on high until the fruit and chia seeds are thoroughly incorporated and the smoothie is creamy and smooth.
- For a colder and thicker smoothie, add the ice and blend again. When using frozen strawberries and frozen banana, the ice can be reduced or omitted.
- Check the consistency and add a splash of milk if the smoothie is too thick.
- Taste and add additional sweetener if needed.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh strawberries or banana slices if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Frozen strawberries and frozen banana create an especially thick and cold smoothie without requiring much ice.
- Chia seeds can be added directly to the blender without soaking. They continue absorbing liquid after blending, so the smoothie will gradually thicken.
- For a high-protein version, add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder and additional milk as needed.
- For a strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie, blend in 1–2 tablespoons peanut or almond butter.
- For a mixed berry chia smoothie, replace some of the strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- For a dairy-free version, use thick plant-based yogurt and soy, almond, oat, or coconut milk. Use maple syrup for a fully vegan variation.
- For a chocolate strawberry banana smoothie, add 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder before blending.
- To make the smoothie thicker, use frozen fruit, reduce the milk, add more Greek yogurt, or let the finished smoothie sit briefly so the chia seeds can absorb additional liquid.
- Store leftovers in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir thoroughly and add milk if the smoothie becomes too thick.
- Leftover smoothie can be frozen in ice cube trays and later blended with a little milk or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
