Strawberry Banana Classic
Strawberry Banana Classic is creamy, pink, and kid-friendly. Strawberries, banana, milk of choice, honey, and ice blend into a simple smoothie that tastes sweet, fruity, and familiar. It is quick to make, easy to sip, and perfect for breakfast, after school, or a simple warm-weather snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Strawberry Banana Classic is one of those smoothies that works for kids and adults. Strawberries bring the bright berry flavor, banana makes the texture creamy, and milk keeps it smooth enough to drink through a straw. Honey adds a little extra sweetness when the berries are tart. The color is fun, the flavor is simple, and the ingredients are easy to keep on hand.
Kid Safety Note
This recipe is written for children age 1 year and older. Never give honey to a child younger than 12 months. Removing honey does not automatically make the complete smoothie suitable for an infant. Choose a milk, texture, portion, and ingredients appropriate for the child's age, feeding readiness, dietary needs, and known allergies. Nutrition is calculated with 2% dairy milk; other dairy or plant-based milks change the nutrition. Check the selected milk, yogurt, nut butter, and protein products for major allergens.
Texture and Flavor Notes
This smoothie should be cold, creamy, and easy to sip. Fresh strawberries make it lighter, while frozen strawberries make it thicker and colder. Banana gives the smoothie body and helps balance tart berries. Milk of choice keeps the texture smooth. If the smoothie is too thick for younger kids, add milk a small splash at a time until it is easier to drink.
Strawberry Banana Classic
Description
Strawberry Banana Classic is creamy, pink, and kid-friendly. Strawberries, banana, milk of choice, honey, and ice blend into a simple smoothie that tastes sweet, fruity, and familiar. It is quick to make, easy to sip, and perfect for breakfast, after school, or a simple warm-weather snack.
Instructions
- 1Gather the strawberries, banana, milk of choice, honey, and ice before you start.
- 2Rinse the strawberries under cool water, then remove the stems.
- 3Peel the banana and break it into a few pieces.
- 4Pour the milk of choice into the blender first so the blades have liquid to work with.
- 5Add the strawberries and banana. Add the honey only when serving someone 12 months or older — never add honey when serving a child younger than 12 months — and only if the fruit needs additional sweetness.
- 6Add the ice last so it crushes evenly as the smoothie blends.
- 7Secure the lid and blend on low for about 10 seconds to start breaking down the fruit.
- 8Increase to high and blend for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie looks creamy and pink with no strawberry or banana chunks left.
- 9Stop the blender and taste a small spoonful. Add a splash more milk if it feels too thick.
- 10Pour into a chilled glass or kid-friendly cup and serve right away.
Tips and Tricks
- 1
Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest flavor.
- 2
Frozen strawberries make the smoothie colder and thicker.
- 3
Use a ripe banana so the smoothie tastes naturally sweet.
- 4
Skip honey completely for children under 1 year old.
- 5
Pour leftovers into popsicle molds for an easy frozen treat.
Nutrition
Approximate nutrition per small serving (1/2 of the recipe), calculated with 2% dairy milk. Using a different milk (dairy or plant-based) will change the values.
Calories: 150kcal, Protein: 5g, Carbs: 28g, Fat: 3g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 20g, Sodium: 60mg.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredient brands, product sizes, preparation methods, and substitutions. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.