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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.
It was ok but a little bland for my taste. Might make again and add peanut butter hor pb&j.
Loved this one! I subbed wild blueberries for cherries. Very delicious, will make it again.
Really yummy but super thick. Had to use a spoon.
Delicious & refreshing, especially after picking the strawberries for the smoothie from my garden patch in 95 degree heat. I used frozen cherries.
Love it! But I couldn’t get cashew milk, so used almond milk instead. Added the cashews, plenty sweet to me! Very simple and refreshing! I’ll make this one again for sure!
Kids were not fans of the cashews. I think it was smooth with just a hint of the cashew. I used my usual almond milk instead of cashew milk.
This was perfect! I threw in protein powder and used almond milk because I couldn’t find cashew.
The cashews really made for a creamy smoothie. Can never go wrong with strawberries and cherries. I loved the combination and will make this again!
Delicious strawberry smoothie with bananas and a plant protein.
Wow, Another delicious recipe! Nice change to have the cashew milk, I love it!
We all loved this smoothie, it was a big hit with all of my kids. I added a banana and used a mixture of almond and cashew milk. We will definitely make this one again!
Didn’t have cashew milk substitute it with Almond milk. I added plant based protein love it.
Great flavor! I would add oatmeal to give it more substance.
Never used cashews before in my smoothies. Delicious!
You have opened up my smoothie world! I prefer when ever possible to use fresh fruit. But I like to try out others recipes the way they make it first and then try “my” way. But this recipe was so quick and easy and I keep cashews around as a staple that I will also keep frozen cherries and strawberries as staples. Thank you, I really loved this one. Actually I have love them all.
Glad to finally use my frozen cherries! I use unsweetened soy milk since I am allergic to nuts. And opted for some chia seeds instead of the whole cashews. Totally delicious!
I love this recipe. The cashews and cashew milk make it taste so rich. Next time I will soak my cashews so they blend up better.
It is like a strawberry shake for adults!
I used almond milk instead of cashew milk and left out the cashews.
Really enjoyed this one – the addition of
The cashews was a welcome change! Will definitely make again.
Did add spinach for an extra boost of greens 🙂
This was good. Loved the taste. Added more cashews instead of milk.