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    Strawberry Smoothie (Thick + Creamy- No Banana!)

    February 1, 2021 by Denise Bustard 1 Comment

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    Perfectly cool, thick, creamy and slightly sweet, this healthy strawberry smoothie recipe is perfect for kids and kids at heart.

    When I'm craving something fruity and refreshing, a smoothie is the perfect solution! From my favorite mango smoothie to this green superfood smoothie, to this strawberry smoothie, I love that they are so versatile.

    pouring strawberry smoothie out of blender into glass
    Table of Contents show
    1 Reasons you'll ♡ this recipe
    2 Recipe video
    3 Ingredient notes
    4 Step by step directions
    5 Optional add ins
    6 FAQ
    7 More smoothie recipes
    8 Strawberry Smoothie (Thick + Creamy- No Banana!)

    This strawberry smoothie is ready in under 5 minutes, and is made with simple ingredients. Unlike most strawberry smoothies out there, this one does not have banana as a base and uses mango instead.

    The mango gives it nice thickness and natural sweetness, which a very subtle 'tropical' flavor. I think you're going to love this variation!

    Don't forget to pin this post to save it for later!

    Reasons you'll ♡ this recipe

    • it has five simple ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes
    • it's pretty and pink, and easy to convince the kids to drink
    • you can customize it with various add ins
    • it's loved by kids, and by kids at heart 😉

    Recipe video

    Watch the video below for a visual on how to make this recipe. You can find more videos on my YouTube channel!

    Ingredient notes

    ingredients (labelled) for strawberry smoothie
    • frozen strawberries- pick them up in the frozen foods section of your grocery store, or see how to freeze strawberries
    • frozen mango chunks- important as it provides body and natural sweetness to the smoothie. Swap for frozen banana or peach slices
    • plain yogurt- gives the smoothie a delicious creamy texture! You may use regular or greek yogurt. If you are dairy-free, swap for coconut yogurt!
    • blending liquid- use almond milk, oat milk, coconut water, dairy milk, juice or even water.
    • sweetener (optional)- if you want to add a tiny bit of additional sweetness, add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to your smoothie.
    • chia seeds (optional)- chia seeds add a ton of nutritional value including antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids (1)

    Step by step directions

    ingredients for strawberry smoothie in blender before blending up

    1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.

    strawberry smoothie in blender

    2. Blend until smooth. Depending on your blender, you may need to stop, scrape down the sides, and blend for longer. If blender gets stuck, try adding a bit more blending liquid. Blend for 1-2 minutes for an ultra creamy and smooth smoothie.


    Optional add ins

    • greens- try adding ¾ cup packed spinach or ½ cup packed kale (⅛ teaspoon almond extract can help hide any bitter taste from the greens)
    • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
    • 1 tablespoon ground flax
    • ¼ of an avocado- you may need to increase the blending liquid
    • 1 tablespoon goji berries
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

    Make it a meal with:

    • ¼ cup oatmeal (gives it some staying power)
    • ½ scoop protein power (also gives it some staying power)
    • 3 oz silken tofu
    side view of glass with strawberry smoothie

    FAQ

    How many calories are in a strawberry smoothie?

    This recipe has 248 calories for a 2 cup serving size.

    Is this strawberry smoothie sweet?

    As written, it is not very sweet. You can add an optional 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup if you'd like!

    How do you make a strawberry smoothie thick

    It comes down to the frozen fruit : blending liquid ratio. This recipe uses a total of 1 cup fruit and 1 cup of liquid (including the yogurt) for a thick smoothie. You can also include ¼ of an avocado to up the creamy factor!

    Can I swap the mango?

    Yes, you may swap the mango for banana or frozen peach slices.


    More smoothie recipes

    • Matcha Avocado Smoothie
    • Blueberry Coconut Water Smoothie
    • How to Make a Smoothie + 36 recipes
    • Goji Peach Smoothie
    • Strawberry Mango Chai Smoothie
    • 5 Frozen Smoothie Packs

    ☆ Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear how it turned out! Leave me a review and star rating in the comments below. Your reviews help so much!

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    Strawberry Smoothie (Thick + Creamy- No Banana!)

    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 1
    Perfectly cool, thick, creamy and slightly sweet, this healthy strawberry smoothie recipe is perfect for kids and kids at heart.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time5 mins

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup strawberries frozen
    • ½ cup mango frozen; see note 1
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey; optional
    • ¾ cup almond milk see note 2

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender.
      ingredients for strawberry smoothie in blender before blending up
    • Blend until smooth. Depending on your blender, you may need to stop, scrape down the sides, and blend for longer. If blender gets stuck, try adding a bit more blending liquid. Blend for 1-2 minutes for an ultra creamy and smooth smoothie.
      strawberry smoothie in blender

    Notes

    1- mango may be swapped for frozen peach slices or frozen banana
    2- almond milk may be swapped for any dairy or non-dairy milk
    *nutritional info calculated using unsweetened almond milk
    Make it a green smoothie- add ¾ cup packed spinach or ½ cup packed kale and blending liquid; blend until smooth, then add in the mango, strawberries, chia seeds and yogurt
    Optional nutrient boosters:
    • 1 tablespoons hemp seeds
    • 1 tablespoons ground flax
    • ¼ of an avocado (I promise you can't taste it!)
    • 1 tablespoons goji berries
    • 1 tablespoons coconut oil
    Turn it in to a meal with one of the following:
    • ¼ cup oatmeal (gives it some staying power)
    • ½ scoop protein power (also gives it some staying power)
    • 3 oz silken tofu
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1smoothie * | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 72.4mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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