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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 light—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.
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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: Homemade almond milk or homemade 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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Creamy Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup cherries frozen
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 2 tablespoon raw cashews
- 1 serving collagen peptides
Instructions
- Pour the cashew milk into a blender. Add the strawberries, cherries and cashews and blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds.
- Add the collagen and blend on low just to combine. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
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Recipe Notes
- Nut-Free: The cashews add creaminess. For a nut-free version, use 2 tablespoons rolled oats and oat milk instead.
- Blender Tip: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, soak the cashews in hot water for at least 20 minutes first so they blend smoothly.
- Vegan Swap: Swap the collagen for a serving of homemade vegan protein powder or another plant-based protein powder.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 274 mg | Potassium: 506 mg | Sugar: 17 g | Vitamin A: 61 IU | Vitamin C: 90 mg | Calcium: 39 mg | Iron: 2 mg
LOVE this recipe, creamy, smooth and oh so perfect!
Yummy! I don’t like real sweet, so this was a perfect combination of the cashews, cherries and strawberries. A delicious start to my day!
I really liked this one. Very tasty with the cashews.
Never added cashews to my smoothie before turned out so well! Thick and creamy and excellent berry flavour
LOVED LOVED this one the combo fruit was so tasty. Thanks for another great smoothie!
Another one that I love.
The mix of strawberries with the tart cherries was perfect. And this was a good reminder for me to use cashew milk instead of almond milk sometimes, which is always my go-to. I did throw in some spinach because I always do and a Tsp of protein powder.
Thank you!