Best Strawberry Smoothies (+ Simple Recipe)

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How are strawberry smoothies healthy?

Strawberries offer many health benefits, according to Healthline:

• Great source of vitamin C
• Excellent source of potassium to keep your blood pressure in check
• Antioxidants to reduce inflammation and detox the body
• Lower on the glycemic index, meaning they don’t contain as much sugar as other fruits
• Omega-3 fatty acids that help improve your mood

To make sure you’re getting the most of the nutrients in strawberries, go for organic, as berries tend to be heavily sprayed with pesticides.

Be mindful of the other ingredients you add to your smoothie if health is a factor for you. For example, here are some healthier ingredients you can substitute or add to your strawberry smoothie to make it healthier:

• Use Greek yogurt instead of plain yogurt
• Add chia seeds*, hemp seeds*, or flax seed* to your smoothie
• Use a non-dairy based beverage* in place of whole milk for a drink with fewer calories

How to make a strawberry banana smoothie?

This is an easy beginner recipe to make a simple strawberry smoothie.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 banana, sliced
• ½ cup soymilk*

Instructions to make this 3-ingredient strawberry smoothie:

• Step 1. Remove stems from strawberries and slice at least one day before you want to make your smoothie. Put in freezer.
• Step 2. When you are ready to make your smoothie, peel and slice banana.
• Step 3. Add all ingredients in a blender.
• Step 4. Enjoy!

Feel free to replace soymilk with a dairy or non-dairy beverage of your choice in this simple strawberry banana smoothie recipe. Almond milk* is a popular option. For those who want more of a tropical feel, try using coconut water* or a tangy juice like orange juice or pineapple juice instead.

If you’d rather swap out fresh strawberries for the frozen strawberries in this smoothie, consider using a frozen banana. That way, you go without ice but still get the consistency you are looking for in your blended drink.

We personally prefer not putting in ice cubes so the fruity flavor doesn’t get watered down. Also, you can always add more liquid if you prefer thinner smoothies.

How many calories are there in a strawberry smoothie?

Our 3-ingredient recipe has 271 calories.

Here are ways to make a heartier smoothie that’s still healthy and tastes good:

• Replace banana with half an avocado for a creamy smoothie. Total calories: 449
• Add ¼ cup of oats to make a great breakfast smoothie. Total calories: 371
• Add ¼ cup of Greek yogurt for some probiotic dairy. Total calories: 386

Now let’s get on with our list of other delicious strawberry smoothies!

Fruity smoothie recipes

Mango

This two-layer smoothie is teeming with citrusy flavor and is actually a strawberry smoothie without banana. But if you’re in the mood for a sweeter, creamier take, adding banana will do just that. (via Baker by Nature)

Blueberry

This berry-wonderful treat is a strawberry smoothie with yogurt and milk. A great smoothie for kids! (via Lil' Luna)

Kiwi

This strawberry smoothie with almond milk gives you the classic combo of strawberries and kiwi. Yum! (via Busy Mommy Media)

Pineapple

This strawberry smoothie with Greek yogurt already incorporates a healthy sub over plain yogurt. But what brings it to the next level is the addition of beet juice! (via Art from My Table)

Peach

A drizzle of honey tops this smoothie off nicely. (via Pumpkin N Spice)

Orange

This recipe calls for a cup of water, but we suggest using orange juice in this strawberry smoothie instead for a more fruity flavor. (via Feed Your Skull)

Healthy smoothie recipes

Spinach

The prefect way to introduce a green strawberry smoothie to your toddler, since it doesn’t have the suspicious green color of veggies in this vibrantly pink drink. (via Meaningful Eats)

Kale

The bright green of the kale in this smoothie adds a nice pop to the pink of the strawberry mix, don’t you think? (via Damn Delicious)

Protein

Double the protein in your smoothie with Greek yogurt and protein powder. (via A Sweet Pea Chef)

Sweet smoothie recipes

With ice cream

Actually, there is no ice cream in this recipe, but it tastes like it does only with healthier ingredients that are used instead. We think coconut milk makes this reminiscent of a healthy strawberry milkshake dessert smoothie. (via Averie Cooks)

With whipped cream

Keto dieters, this one’s for you. Low-sugar berries with heavy whipping cream and a touch of cinnamon make this an excellent low carb smoothie. (via Fat for Weight Loss)

Peanut butter

This vegan, dairy-free strawberry smoothie without yogurt and milk is topped with goji berries and bee pollen. All good choices for keeping this recipe rather healthy. (via Natalie's Health)

Chocolate

Perfect for Valentine’s Day! (via Jessica Levinson)