Easy Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie Recipes

This is my blender’s 5-minute love letter to strawberries. It’s creamy from yogurt, sweet without being cloying, and that pretty pink color makes everyone feel like breakfast is a treat, not a chore. Perfect for busy mornings, snack o’clock, or when the 3 p.m. slump whispers “drive-thru” and you need to shut that down fast.

My husband acts deeply offended any time I make this for just myself. He’ll wander into the kitchen like, “Is there… another one?” And our kiddo has labeled it “the pink milkshake,” which, fine, I’ll accept the compliment. Saturdays, we pass around two tall glasses and a handful of granola, and somehow the kitchen goes quiet for five whole minutes. It’s basically peace in smoothie form.

How to Make It

Here’s my base: 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries, 1 ripe banana (for creaminess; skip if you hate banana), 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla), 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, tiny pinch of salt. Optional squeeze of lemon if your berries taste sleepy.

Blend trick: liquids first, then yogurt, then fruit on top—your blender will thank you. If you’re using fresh berries instead of frozen, toss in a handful of ice. Blend 45–60 seconds until everything looks like a pink cloud. Taste it. Too thick? Splash more milk. Too tart? A little more sweetener. Not strawberry-ish enough? You can always throw in a handful more berries and pretend that was the plan.

If I’m feeling extra, I’ll add 1 tablespoon chia seeds (they puff up and make it thicker), or a scoop of vanilla protein powder on gym days. But honestly, the base is perfect as-is.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Frozen strawberries: The ice+fruit combo so you don’t need, well, ice. If yours are super tart, a squeeze of lemon brightens; if too sweet, high five—you win.
– Greek yogurt: This is your creaminess and protein. Plain keeps it tangy, vanilla makes it dessert-y. Thin regular yogurt works too, just use a little less milk.
– Banana: The texture hero. If you’re anti-banana, swap 1/4 avocado or add extra yogurt and a drizzle more honey.
– Milk: Any milk, seriously. Almond, oat, cow—use what’s open. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if it needs help moving.
– Honey or maple: Totally to taste. Some berries need it, some don’t. Sugar works in a pinch—dissolves fine in the blender.
– Vanilla + pinch of salt: The secret “why is this so good?” duo. Salt wakes up the fruit, vanilla cozies everything together.
– Lemon juice: Optional, but one little squeeze cuts through flat-tasting berries. I forget half the time and it’s still great.
– Ice or chia: Ice only if using fresh berries. Chia for extra thickness (and it makes a great fridge-thick smoothie later).

✔Recipe Steps

1. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk to the blender, then spoon in 3/4 cup Greek yogurt.
2. Top with 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries, 1 banana, 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and a tiny pinch of salt.
3. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until smooth and glossy; stop and scrape if needed.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness with a splash more milk or a few more berries.
5. Pour into 2 glasses (about 24 ounces total) and add a straw because… fun.
6. Rinse the blender right away with warm water so you’re not chiseling pink cement later.

What to Serve It With

– A scoop of granola on top like a float—crunchy magic.
– Peanut butter toast or almond butter rice cakes for extra staying power.
– Egg bites or a scrambled egg if you like a protein-y breakfast.
– Leftover pancakes from the freezer, toasted and dunked.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t add ice if you’re using frozen berries—hello, sad watered smoothie.
– Start with less liquid; you can always add more. Too thin is harder to fix.
– If it tastes flat, add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon before more sweetener.
– Blend longer than you think. A full minute gets you that milkshake texture.
– For a drive-friendly smoothie, skip granola on top unless you enjoy vacuuming your car.

✔Storage Tips

Pop leftovers in a jar with a lid and refrigerate up to 24 hours. It will separate—totally normal—just shake-shake or re-blend for 5 seconds. Cold from the fridge? Still delicious, a little thicker if you added chia. For longer storage, freeze in popsicle molds or ice cube trays; blend the cubes later with a splash of milk for instant smoothie.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Dairy-free: Use coconut or almond yogurt and your favorite non-dairy milk.
– No banana: Swap 1/4 avocado + extra 1/4 cup strawberries; sweeten to taste.
– High-protein: Add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder; you may need a tad more milk.
– Breakfast boost: Blend in 1/4 cup quick oats—they vanish and make it thick.
– Green glow: Handful of baby spinach keeps it mostly pink, promise. Tastes like strawberry, not salad.
– Strawberry lemonade: Use 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup water, add 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice, sweeten as needed.
– Sweeteners: Honey ↔ maple syrup ↔ regular sugar—use what you’ve got and adjust to taste.
– Extra fancy: A spoon of peanut butter or almond butter turns it into PB&J-in-a-glass.

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Easy Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie Recipes

Creamy, refreshing strawberry yogurt smoothie made with Greek yogurt, real strawberries, and a touch of honey—ready in 5 minutes.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cup strawberries, hulled fresh or frozen
• ▢ 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ▢ 0.5 cup milk 2% or whole
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey maple syrup also works
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup ice cubes optional for thicker texture

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Add strawberries, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, and vanilla to a blender.
• Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 to 60 seconds.
• Add ice and blend again until frosty and thick, 15 to 30 seconds.
• Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness or a splash of milk to thin.
• Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with a strawberry if desired.

Notes

For a protein boost, add 1.0 tablespoon chia seeds or a scoop of vanilla protein powder. For dairy-free, use almond milk and a coconut yogurt. Use frozen strawberries for a thicker smoothie and skip the ice.