Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie

Extra creamy and oh so fresh, this Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie is bursting with sweet and fruity flavor. The combination of berries plus banana pairs perfectly with the tang of greek yogurt for a thick blend that’s just sweet enough. It makes me crave the fresh fruit of summer but can be made all year long thanks to frozen fruit!

This is a great refresher for warm weather days, post workout fuel, or just as an overall healthy start to your day. With only 6, whole food based ingredients, this strawberry blueberry smoothie recipe is both easy and healthy. Plus there are so many ways to customize it and find the perfect blend for you!

If you’re into this smoothie then you should definitely check out my Spinach Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie. It’s like your favorite banana + peanut butter smoothie but packed with nutrients from spinach and flaxseed!

Ingredients in this Strawberry Blueberry and Banana Smoothie

Banana – Frozen banana makes for extra creamy and thick texture + it adds sweetness.

Strawberries – Frozen strawberries are less sweet but give great fruit flavor to this smoothie. You can either buy fresh strawberries and freeze them or buy pre-frozen.

Blueberries – Frozen blueberries are sweet and fruit + give the beautiful purple color. Same as with the strawberries, either buy these fresh then freeze or buy pre-frozen.

Greek Yogurt – Adds a creamy texture that helps to keep the smoothie moist yet thick. And the tang of greek yogurt offsets the sweetness from the fruit. Feel free to sub for a vegan yogurt if needed!

Almond Milk – Adds moisture to the smoothie which helps everything blend smoothly. Feel free to use any plant based (or regular) milk instead.

Ice Cubes – Super simple ingredient that helps thicken the smoothie + keeps it crisp and extra refreshing.

How to Make a Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie

The first step to any smoothie is the prep work ahead of time.

• If you’re buying fresh berries, be sure to rinse them, pat them dry, and then freeze for at least a 4 hours before blending into this healthy blueberry smoothie.

• For the bananas, be sure that they’re ripe and sweet (I like them when they are yellow and before they have any brown spots) before freezing. You can slice them into rounds or just break in half and freeze as large quarters/halves of banana.

• Lastly, make sure you have ice! If your fridge doesn’t automatically make ice just make it the night before or a few hours ahead of time. If you don’t have ice, no worries, just leave out and either add extra frozen banana for a thicker smoothie or almond milk for a thinner smoothie.

Then you’re set to blend!

• Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or Vitamix and process until smooth.

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How to Thicken a Smoothie

My biggest pet peeve with smoothies is when they’re watered down or too thin, I just prefer a thicker, more flavorful blend. That’s why this strawberry blueberry smoothie recipe calls for frozen fruit + ice + yogurt, it creates a super creamy and thick blend!

That being said, here are my best tips and tricks for a thick smoothie:

• For this Strawberry Blueberry and Banana Smoothie you can use 1/4 cup less almond milk for a thicker blend.

• Freeze your fruit! Either buy it pre-frozen or with something like bananas, set reminders if needed so that you’re freezing them ahead of time. I usually freeze a bunch at once so that I have a little stash to pull from.

• You can technically use any type of yogurt in this smoothie but greek yogurt is by far the thickest option. If you sub for a thinner yogurt just make sure to add a few more pieces of frozen fruit or ice cubes. **The same goes for using a vegan yogurt since they’re often thinner as well.

• Optional: add a tablespoon of nut butter or chia seeds to your smoothie before blending. The chia seeds absorb extra moisture and will naturally make for a thicker smoothie while the nut butter just adds more depth of thickness to it.

What Should I Add to My Smoothie?

While this creamy strawberry blueberry banana smoothie is plenty good as is, there are some fun add ins to try! These options either add flavor or health benefits to your smoothie so get creative and experiment to find what you like.

Flaxseed / Chia Seeds: Both are great sources of healthy fats and fiber with minimal flavor. I’d suggest blending the flaxseeds into the actual smoothie and then sprinkling the chia seeds overtop, almost like sprinkles!

Hemp Seeds: Another great source of healthy fats and plant based protein too. You can blend these into the smoothie or sprinkle on top, either way they’re super easy to add!

Protein Powder – While I personally don’t use protein powder you can certainly add it to this smoothie. Just adjust the flavor as needed and find the balance that works for you. Suggestions from friends of mine who use protein powder include: Nuzest and Aloha, both are plant based / vegan too!

Nut Butter – I looove to add peanut, almond, or cashew butter to my smoothies for extra thickness + flavor. You could use any nut / seed butter that you’d like, my personal favorite for this smoothie is peanut butter though because it’s almost like a PB & J smoothie?!

Spinach – If you want an extra boost, add some spinach. I’d suggest starting with 1/4 cup and tasting along the way, the sweetness from the fruit should cover up the flavor of the spinach. Also, the smoothie color may change to a muted brown instead of purple so keep that in mind.

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How to Meal Prep Smoothies

Even though this strawberry blueberry smoothie is incredibly easy to make, you might still want to incorporate it into your meal prep! Sometimes you just need that extra step of ease to make sure you stick with it.

Having a smoothie prepped and ready to go will make it even easier to grab and go! For this strawberry blueberry smoothie recipe I’d suggest making smoothie packs to stash in the freezer.

For example, I’d use my stasher bags and fill them with the frozen banana, strawberries, blueberries, and ice cubes. That way, in the morning I’m just pouring the milk and scooping the yogurt into my blender then dumping the smoothie pack overtop! It’s a super simple meal prep step but can help if you’re having a tough day and/or in a rush.

If you’re looking for a tasty topping to your smoothie, I’d suggest checking out my go-to granola recipe. This Chunky Grain Free Granola Recipe has big clusters of chocolate-y goodness with crisp nuts and seeds. Sprinkle overtop your smoothie for added texture and flavor!

And if you try this recipe, please let me know by leaving a comment and rating in the boxes below! I always love to hear from you, and it also helps other people find this recipe when they search online for the BEST Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie 🙂