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This healthy strawberry smoothie is proof that simple ingredients can still feel satisfying. Juicy strawberries and cherries bring natural sweetness, while cashew milk and raw cashews create a rich, creamy texture without dairy. It’s balanced, refreshing, and easy to digest—making it a great option for breakfast, a light lunch, or an afternoon reset.
I’ve been making smoothies for 13 years now—it’s the easiest ways to get fruits and vegetables into my body. I can pack in so many healthy ingredients (superfoods, leafy green vegetables and low-sugar fruits) and happily sip it down because I’ve learned the proper way to balance it.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Strawberries (fresh or frozen): The star of the smoothie. Strawberries add bright flavor, natural sweetness, and vitamin C. Frozen strawberries will make the smoothie thicker, while fresh keep it lighter. You can also make my strawberry watermelon smoothie and my strawberry banana smoothie with any extras!
- Frozen cherries: Cherries deepen the flavor and add subtle sweetness without overpowering the strawberries. They also give the smoothie a beautiful color.
- Cashew milk: Mild, creamy, and naturally dairy-free. Cashew milk blends smoothly and lets the fruit flavors shine. You can swap with any non-dairy milk of your choice.
- Raw cashews: These add healthy fats and help create that creamy, satisfying texture. A small amount goes a long way.
- Collagen peptides: An easy way to add protein without changing the flavor. You can leave this out or swap in your favorite protein powder or yogurt.
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How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie Video
Follow along in my video demo to see the simple blending order that creates the creamiest smoothie. Start with the liquid on the bottom to help everything puree smoothly, then add ingredients from soft to firm. It’s an easy method that helps your blender work more efficiently every time.
Recipe Tips
Now that you’ve watch me make it, I’m sure you’re ready to go for it. Here’s a few tips to help you make this smoothie on your own:
- No high-speed blender? Soak the raw cashews in warm water for 10 minutes before blending.
- For a thicker smoothie: Use frozen strawberries and frozen cherries. You can also add 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower to bulk it up without adding additional fruit (I do this all the time).
- For a lighter texture: Use fresh strawberries and add a splash more cashew milk.
- Layer it right: I recommend adding ingredients to your blender in the order of my recipes to help blend everything nicely. Get more of my go-to blending tips in my how to make a smoothie guide.
Ingredient Variations
This strawberry smoothie is a great reminder that balance matters—natural sweetness, healthy fats, and just enough protein to help you feel nourished and satisfied.
- Switch the milk: Almond milk or oat milk work well if you don’t have cashew milk.
- Make it vegan: Skip the collagen and use a plant-based protein powder.
- Boost the fiber: Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
- Add leafy green vegetables: Blend in 1 cup fresh spinach for extra nutrients without changing the flavor.
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Healthy Strawberry Smoothie (creamy + balanced)
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup cherries frozen
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 2 tablespoon raw cashews
- 1 serving collagen peptides
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
- Use at least one frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- To up the fiber content + help your body break down the natural fruit sugar in this recipe, add up to 1 cup of spinach or 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower to the smoothie.
Great smoothie. I love the strawberry, cherry & cashew combination.
So delicious and creamy!
Loved this smoothie!! I added protein powder also and collagen! Forgot the picture I drank it to fast!! Lol
Mild flavour, velvety smooth.
Honestly, there isn’t any smoothie that I’ve made from SGS recipes that I haven’t loved! The cherry-berry combo is fruity and delicious.
Well, this is not just your average strawberry smoothie! The cherries and cashews really add a nice flavor kick. I had an oat milk opened, so I just used that rather than cashew milk, and could still taste the cashews…..delicious!
Nice simple flavour. I had to add a bit of maple syrup for sweetness. I also used almond milk. When I have cashew milk will try this recipe again.
Happy Monday!!
The strawberry smoothie is wonderful. I added frozen bananas too.
This was a really tasty smoothie! I subbed almond milk and almonds, added a bit of freeze-dried kale, chia, flax, and ginger powder. Definitely going to make this one again.
Three of my favorites – strawberries, cherries and cashews.
Refreshing smoothie and still slightly sweet after adding 1c spinach to the blend.
Not my favorite smoothie for this challenge. It all depends on the sweetness of the frozen cherries and strawberries. My smoothie was very tart. However, I will still give it a try again.
Cashews make it smooth and creamy. I guess I’m use to not having a lot of sweet things bc to me it was plenty sweet. Fresh strawberries and frozen cherries with coconut milk (I didn’t have any cashew milk) and raw cashews. Simply yummy
Mild berry taste, slightly creamy from cashews
This is a tasty addition to my morning breakfast spread. I added a little stevia for a bit more sweetness.
I hadn’t thought of using cashews to make a creamy smoothie instead of banana but I love this switch. Really yummy! I used the Costco frozen organic berry blend which has both cherries and strawberries. Delicious!
I like it very much. I always used almond or soy milk . With the cashews is delicious
Thanks
Creamy & strawberry sweet ! Like a strawberry shake!! Yum!
Didn’t make this one. Allergic to cashews & I don’t have any other nuts on hand. I will just make a fruit smoothie.