Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowls (High Protein)
If you’re looking for a strawberry banana smoothie bowl that’s thick enough to hold your toppings and actually keeps you full, this is the one to make. It’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients, blends up super creamy, and has that classic strawberry banana flavor you expect from a smoothie shop, but better. The trick is getting the texture right so it’s spoonable, not drinkable, and once you do, this strawberry banana smoothie bowl recipe is something you’ll come back to again and again.
I’ve been making smoothies for years, with over 50 smoothie recipes on the site, and this is one I come back to all the time. It’s simple, reliable, and packed with protein to keep you full. The key is using just enough milk to get everything blending so the texture stays thick and creamy. Once you get that base right, you can really make it your own with toppings, which is honestly the best part.
This version is packed with protein, easy to customize, and thick enough to hold plenty of toppings. If you have leftover frozen strawberries and bananas, you have to try my Strawberry Banana Acai Bowl for a fun twist or make my Mango Strawberry Smoothie Bowl (No Banana) for a banana-free option.
Ingredients
- Frozen strawberries and banana – I find that for smoothie bowls, frozen fruit is best. If you aren’t sure the best way to prepare frozen bananas, check out my post on how to freeze fruit for smoothies.
- Chia seeds – Chia seeds help thicken the smoothie and give it that scoopable texture. If you’re not a fan of the texture, you can grind them first in a coffee grinder or blend them on their own before adding the rest of the ingredients. You can also use ground chia, sometimes labeled as chia protein, so they blend in completely.
- Protein powder – Use a protein powder you actually enjoy, since the flavor will come through. A vanilla protein powder works best here. If you have one, a plant-based protein powder will make the smoothie even thicker. If you’re using a whey or collagen protein, you may want to use slightly less milk to keep the texture thick.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries - frozen is best
- ½ cup banana - frozen if possible
- 1 cup dairy free milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 serving vegan vanilla protein powder - or 1/4 cup oats
Instructions
- Add 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup frozen banana, 1 cup dairy free milk, 1 tablespoon chia sees and 1 serving of vanilla protein powder.1 cup strawberries, ½ cup banana, 1 cup dairy free milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 serving vegan vanilla protein powder
- Blend until smooth (1-2 minutes on high).
- Pour the smoothie in a bowl and add your favorite toppings.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
Top tips:
- Use frozen fruit when possible. If using fresh fruit add 1/4-1/2 cup ice.
- Customize it! Add your favorite nut butter or peanut butter or a handful of frozen veggies (cauliflower, zucchini, spinach, kale) to make the smoothie even more filling and packed with nutrition.
- Save leftovers in ice cube molds to use in smoothies later this week/month or freeze into popsicle molds.
- If you are using whey protein, add 2-3 tablespoons of rolled oats to get the right texture.
- If using collagen peptides, add 1/4 cup rolled oats (and likely a little sweetener) to get the right taste and texture.
Nutrition Information
Smoothie bowl toppings
- Fresh fruit – berries, sliced banana, or peach slices
- Coconut flakes – regular or toasted for crunch
- Mini chocolate chips – just a little goes a long way
- Granola or cereal – adds crunch and texture
- Nut butter – almond, cashew, peanut, or sunflower butter
- Nuts & seeds – almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- Hemp hearts or chia seeds – for added fiber and healthy fats
- Drizzle of maple syrup or honey – for natural sweetness
Boost your smoothie bowl
- Greek yogurt – Adds a boost of protein and makes the smoothie even creamier.
- Frozen cauliflower rice – Add about 1/2 cup, it blends in seamlessly, you won’t even taste it!
- Nut butter – A spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter adds healthy fats, richness, and a flavor that pairs perfectly with strawberries and bananas.
