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Strawberry Banana Smoothie: McDonald’s Copycat Recipe

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4 simple ingredients are all you need to make a copycat version of the strawberry banana smoothie from McDonald’s. Perfect for a quick breakfast!

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When we were in Florida over the summer, we stopped at a McDonald’s to grab breakfast one morning. Typically, I avoid fast food, especially something like this. But, their breakfast isn’t too bad. I got a strawberry banana smoothie since I wasn’t super hungry. Well, of course, the boys wanted to taste it and ended up drinking half of my smoothie!

Smoothies make a great easy breakfast or a perfect quick snack. The best part is being able to add anything you want, from creamy yogurt to a little bit of honey to high protein ingredients. All it takes is a handful of ingredients to have a quick easy smoothie. 

We’ve made smoothies before, but we just throw in a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I never really measured things out. That’s partly why the only other smoothie I have on here is the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie and Dreamsicle Protein Smoothie! But the boys enjoyed the strawberry banana smoothie so much that they begged us to figure out how to make it at home. 

I tried searching for the ingredients for the smoothie online and didn’t get a whole lot of results. The main things I found were strawberries, bananas, and yogurt. But nothing with any idea of the proportions it needs. 

Justin set to work making a smoothie for the boys. Our first try was pretty close, but it still took some tweaking. The yogurt helps keep it very creamy and gives it the best texture.

We use frozen strawberries to help thicken the smoothie without needing to use a lot of ice that waters down the flavor. If you prefer fresh strawberries, make sure to save room to add some ice. The frozen fruit makes it thick, so fresh fruit means more ice. 

We use vanilla yogurt in our smoothies. But if you have plain yogurt, I suggest adding a splash of vanilla extract to help sweeten up the smoothie just a bit. 

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Options

There are a lot of options when it comes to making a smoothie. For the best results, follow the easy recipe we have here if you want it to taste like the McDonald’s smoothie. But, if you want to try some variations, these are what we suggest. These are best if you have food allergies to work around, too.

​Yogurt

We use regular vanilla yogurt. It adds a bit of a sweet taste to the smoothie and gives it a creamy texture. If you want other options, you can try these:

  • Plain Greek yogurt
  • Plain yogurt
  • Non-Dairy yogurt

Milk

My boys typically use sweetened almond milk. 

  • Whole milk
  • Soy milk
  • Cashew milk
  • Oat milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Unsweetened almond milk

Sweetener

While we use vanilla yogurt, which is already sweet, you may want to add an additional natural sweetener if you add plain yogurt. 

  • Maple syrup
  • Honey
  • Vanilla extract

Additional Add-Ins

The great thing about making a smoothie is being able to make it your own. Depending on your dietary needs and if you are looking for a fruit smoothie to cool off or a healthy drink to replace a meal, you have options. 

  • Chia seeds
  • Flax seeds
  • Protein powder
  • Peanut butter

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe banana
  • 2/3 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup almond milk

Preparation

Add everything into a high-powered blender. When we make a single-serving, we use the Magic Bullet blender. If we are making a batch for all of us, we upscale the recipe and use the regular blender. 

Ingredients for a strawberry banana smoothie in stainless steel bowls on a white wooden surface

Blend the smoothie for about 1 minute, until there aren’t any more chunks. If it’s too thin, add some more frozen strawberries. To thin it out, add a bit more milk and blend again.

Strawberry banana smoothie topped with sliced banana and strawberry in a glass cup in front of a white and red towel and a bamboo tray with sliced bananas all on a white wooden surface (vertical)

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Leftovers

Storage: Homemade smoothies don’t save very well as they start to settle and separate. If you need to save it for later, I suggest putting it in the freezer. Thaw for about an hour before you want to serve and blend it again to mix. 

Recipe

Originally Published On: November 3, 2020

Last Updated On: August 16, 2023

Strawberry banana smoothie topped with sliced banana and strawberry in a glass cup in front of a white and red towel and a bamboo tray with sliced bananas and strawberries all on a white wooden surface

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

4 simple ingredients are all you need to make a copycat version of the strawberry banana smoothie from McDonald's. Perfect for a quick breakfast!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course:
Breakfast
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Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
banana
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copycat recipe
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smoothie
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strawberry
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strawberry banana
Dietary Needs:
Egg-Free
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Gluten-Free
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Nut-Free
Servings: 1 smoothie
5 from 8 votes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 banana
  • 2/3 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup almond milk

Recommended Equipment

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a single-serve blender (such as the Magic Bullet)
  • Blend until smooth, about 1 minute

Notes

For a thicker smoothie, use more strawberries. For a thinner smoothie, reduce the number of strawberries or add more milk.
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Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Amount Per Serving (12 oz)
Calories 255 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 272mg11%
Potassium 789mg23%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Vitamin C 91mg110%
Calcium 452mg45%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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26 thoughts on “Strawberry Banana Smoothie: McDonald’s Copycat Recipe”

  2. KENDRA

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried the fast food version, but this sounds like a perfect breakfast for on the go! I love strawberries and bananas together in a smoothie. Yum!

    Reply
    1. Stephanie

      I’m not much of a fast food person, but my mom was the one who needed something so that’s what I got. We love smoothies for a quick breakfast or my boys will have them for dinner some nights.

      Reply
  7. Alice Mola

    I have 5 ripe bananas sitting on my counter right now, this would be perfect to make and keep in the fridge for a quick breakfast!

    Reply
  13. Blair villanueva

    5 stars
    Wow, I’m glad that I visited this post. It is strawberry season now here in Australia, and this smoothie recipe is very timely. I bet this is better than Macca’s.

    Reply
  15. Milton Coyne

    5 stars
    Oh.. I actually don’t remember having a Mcdonald Smootie here in my country but wow this looks so refreshing and delightful to drink. Of course, making it your own is much better cause you know it doesn’t have those preservatives and all
    Thank you for sharing the recipe

    Reply

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