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Strawberry Smoothie

By Jen Hansard | 226 Comments

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strawberry smoothie

Need an invigorating morning pick-me-up or energizing snack? This tart + sweet strawberry smoothie recipe is the perfect health-boosting treat – an utterly delicious blend of antioxidant-rich strawberries, nutrient-packed cherries and protein-rich cashews. Let's talk about how to make a strawberry smoothie like a pro.

Banana free smoothie

I always get requests for banana-free smoothie recipes, and this one delivers! Yet how does this smoothie stay creamy and sweet? Well, cashews are the secret ingredient.

While any kind of plant milk can be used in this smoothie, cashew milk is by far the creamiest. And the 2 extra tablespoons of raw cashews add healthy fat + a creamy finish without adding the extra flavor that comes from almonds.

If you need some more banana free smoothie recipes, then blend through this list:

  • Avocado smoothie
  • Chia seed smoothie
  • Caramel protein shake
  • Brain food smoothie
  • Mango smoothie
  • Peach spinach smoothie
  • Pineapple ginger smoothie

Don't worry banana lovers; I've got tons of smoothies with banana too!

strawberry smothie recipe

Fresh vs frozen strawberries

Another common smoothie question is whether to use fresh or frozen ingredients. While fruits do lose some of their nutritional value when frozen, they are typically frozen in season + at the peak of freshness. So whether you buy fresh or frozen, you'll still get great nutrition out of this strawberry smoothie.

How to freeze strawberries

Often, I buy strawberries in February (peak of the season here in Florida), and freeze them. BAM! I've got the best strawberries around for a few months of strawberry smoothies. Here's my process:

  1. Place strawberries in a colander and then rinse thoroughly with water. Pat dry with a clean towel.

2. Hull the strawberries using either a knife or strawberry huller.

3. Place the strawberries on a baking tray, making sure each berry doesn’t touch.

4. Freeze for at least an hour.

5. Place frozen strawberries in a resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 12 months.

This strawberry smoothie recipe can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries. If you aren't using a high powered blender, then make sure to thaw the berries slightly before blending.

how to make a strawberry smoothie

How to make a strawberry smoothie

It’s so easy to make a strawberry cherry cashew smoothie. Depending on your blender, soaking the cashews prior to blending might help. You can soften cashews with three methods:

The first method involves soaking the cashews overnight for 8 hours in water.

The second method involves boiling the cashews in hot water for 5-10 minutes.

The third method involves bringing the coconut water to a boil, then turning off the heat and adding the cashews to soak in the hot coconut water for 30 minutes to an hour.

Once the cashews are softened, drain, then add them to the blender along with the cashew milk, strawberries and frozen cherries. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the strawberry smoothie is too thick, add a bit more cashew milk, or water, and continue blending until reaching the desired consistency.

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Health benefits of a strawberry smoothie

From flavor to health benefits, cherries have so much to offer in this smoothie. Not only do they have a welcoming tartness that balances out the sweetness, they’re also packed with powerful antioxidants. Cherries also support healthy sleep and reduce inflammation.

Strawberries are full of vitamin C, which boosts your immunity as well as reduces the free-radicals that cause disease. With all of the cold and flu viruses circulating, there’s no better time to load up on vitamin C! 

Cashews are a great source of plant-based protein. Cashews provide heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, along with vitamins E, K, and B6 and Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, as well as Phosphorous and Zinc.

Whip up this tasty strawberry smoothie recipe as a health-packed breakfast or satisfying snack. The whole family will love this creamy treat!

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Strawberry Smoothie

4.61 from 193 votes
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This super fun + super pink strawberry smoothie is springtime perfection. Sweet with not a banana in sight, and a great kid-friendly snack!
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberries
  • ½ cup cherries (frozen)
  • 1 cup cashew milk
  • 2 tablespoon raw cashews
  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients until smooth
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Notes

Cashews are used for creaminess, yet can be subbed with oats and oat milk, or almonds and almond milk

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 11g (17%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Sodium: 164mg (7%) Potassium: 506mg (14%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 17g (19%) Vitamin A: 61IU (1%) Vitamin C: 90mg (109%) Calcium: 39mg (4%) Iron: 2mg (11%)

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Martelly

    August 04, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie is really good and filing. After enjoying that smoothie for breakfast, you can spend the day without eating lunch and eat a light dinner.
    Thanks

    Reply
  2. Rebekah Jones

    June 17, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    Everyone enjoyed this one. Very easy to make. Very tasty

    Reply
  3. Mireille

    June 16, 2022 at 11:26 am

    4 stars
    Love the texture of this smoothie! It’s high up there with the best. Flavor is subtle, but good. I added kale, protein, and superfoods to mine.

    Reply
  4. Kelsey

    June 15, 2022 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    I loved how smooth this one was without bananas! Cherries and strawberries are an unbeatable combo.

    Reply
  5. Sue Garrard

    June 14, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    4 stars
    This smoothie was good. We were running low on fruit so it was thinner than it should be but it was still really good.

    Reply
  6. Tanya

    June 14, 2022 at 10:02 pm

    4 stars
    I wasn't able to get cashew milk so I subbed almond milk..I didn't see the note about subbing almonds as well until after I had blended it. The smoothie was nice and thick. It wasn't super sweet. I would definitely blend this again.

    Reply
  7. Slk

    June 14, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    I loved strawberries, so this was a perfect opportunity to work more strawberries into my day. When I was kid we’d go strawberry picking, can’t get enough of them.

    Reply
  8. Debbie Giardini

    June 14, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    This was great after my workout on a hot day. Refreshing

    Reply
  9. Danielle Axtell

    June 14, 2022 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    Delicious flavorful very creamy followed the directions made it this morning and am now enjoying it now on my break

    Reply
  10. Pam M

    June 14, 2022 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    I made my own cashew milk first and let it set in the fridge until cold. As a result, I didn’t need to add the 2 tbls of raw cashews. The thickness was perfect without it. The strawberries and cherries were a perfect blend.

    My husband and I really enjoyed this smoothie. We have really enjoyed the 10 day challenge.

    Reply
  11. Jackie

    June 14, 2022 at 8:29 am

    4 stars
    I really enjoyed this smoothie. One of my favorites.

    Reply
  12. Laurie

    June 14, 2022 at 6:55 am

    I omitted the cashews as i forgot them on my list. I added a banana and spinach and it was delicious

    Reply
  13. Michelle Calvillo

    June 14, 2022 at 4:54 am

    5 stars
    Smith and creamy I loved it!

    Reply
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