Strawberry Smoothie

By Martha Rose Shulman

Updated February 24, 2025

  • Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
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This will taste like a strawberry shake if you use a banana that is truly ripe. Frozen strawberries will lend it a shake-like texture.

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Ingredients

Yield:One 16-ounce or two 8-ounce servings

  • 1 medium-size or large, ripe banana

  • 1 heaped cup fresh or frozen hulled strawberries

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

  • 2 to 3 ice cubes

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Nutritional analysis per serving

60 grams carbs; 24 milligrams cholesterol; 346 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 9 grams fat; 7 grams fiber; 108 milligrams sodium; 10 grams protein; 42 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve right away.

Tip

  • Advance preparation: Smoothies should be made and drunk right away. This will thicken and lose flavor if it sits.

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Comments

Anso

No, coconut milk absolutely doesn't reduce calories. It has 230 calories for 100 gr, compared to 62 for whole milk. It's time to stop branding coconut milk as healthy food.

Mercedes

I make mine rather simple: target sells the frozen strawberries and frozen bananas in one bag. I always keep at least one bag in my freezer so when the mood hits me I put the quantity to my taste in blender with milk and blend: ready to go. I have not tried adding honey or vanilla. Will give it a shot and see if I like it. Otherwise, the way I've been doing it is simply delicious!

B

I add fresh mint - so good!

Pat

Is there a replacement for the bannanas? I can’t eat them. Nor can I spell them.

Theresa C.

Ounce for ounce coconut milk tastes yummy but it has,way more cories and fat than regular cow's milk! @Roz

Mark Scott Thuesen

How many calories is original recipe?

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