Strawberry Smoothie 

Who’s in for a cool refreshing strawberry smoothie?

It’s warming up in Texas (when isn’t it?!), and that means fruit is plentiful and ready to be made into smoothies.

As I wrote the above, I realized that you may be reading this in the winter (after publication) – if so: a strawberry smoothie is a treat in the winter as well!

Strawberry Smoothies: With Ice Or Without Ice?

I’m a Southern gal and that means I’m polite (mostly).

I will politely (mostly) decline ice in my smoothies, strawberry or otherwise.

There is NO ice in this delicious strawberry smoothie!

The Best Strawberry Smoothie Recipes

I’m gonna say something controversial: the best strawberry smoothies do not require ice!

Ice is reserved for a Coconut Slush, a rainbow snow cone, or as rocks in my whiskey.

Ice in a smoothie?

Oh, mah dear – bless your heart – and no thank you!

Yes, I know if you’re not drinking enough water, you’re thinking this is a perfect way to get more.

Um, here’s a tip: DRINK MORE WATER!

Why No Added Ice In Your Strawberry Smoothie?

I think water in smoothies dilutes the taste of, well, all the deliciousness you took the time to put in your smoothie.

If you’re thinking Hey, OMT! there’s NO WAY I can make a delicious strawberry smoothie without ice, you’d be wrong.

Come on.

I’m gonna show you how to make an incredibly healthy (spiked or not – your choice) strawberry smoothie without using nary a cube of ice.

Before we talk recipe, let’s talk a few other thangs, shall we?

WE SHALL!

How To Make A Strawberry Smoothie

Grab all your high quality strawberry smoothie ingredients from the teeny tiny list below and let’s go!

Start With Organic Strawberries

Organic is the way to go with strawberries as they have been listed many times on the dirty dozen of fruit options.

I use organic frozen and sliced, with no juice added.

You can buy frozen bagged fruit anywhere.

Mine typically come from Costco, because we’re engaged.

Well, maybe not engaged, but I’d marry Costco if that was a thing.

Totally.

Using frozen fruit means no waste and they’re always there for you when you’re ready.

Like Costco.

How To Sweeten A Smoothie

Lots of ways to sweeten any smoothie you make – you just gotta go with what you like.

I am partial to maple syrup, but it’s a heavier sweetener with a more complex flavor range, so for others, that just want to keep it simple, you can start with cane sugar or honey.

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If you’re not happy with added sugar or calories, Garry likes to add Pyure Organic Stevia Liquid Sweetener

Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie

If you’re feeling fancy, add a splash of Watkins pure vanilla extract to your smoothie.

Pinkies Up!

Can You Make This Strawberry Smoothie With Other Fruit?

Some of you may not be  strawberry fans – or maybe you are allergic.

I gotcha covered, baby.

This smoothie is adaptable and easy.

Garry prefers a mix of frozen blueberries, cherries and pineapple, when he isn’t having strawberry.

I am a one-fruit per smoothie enthusiast.

So, either blueberry or strawberry or, well, you get the idea.

Another question I get is…

How To Make A Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Simplest thang ever: throw a banana in it!

You can use fresh or frozen (but ALWAYS PEELED!).

Fresh bananas are the easiest to add.

Peel and plop into the blender!

Frozen bananas will help keep your smoothies icy cold and creamy.

It will be helpful if you use frozen banana slices (easier on the blender to chug through that fruit), which you can make by, wait for it: slicing bananas and freezing them!

Are Strawberry Banana Smoothies Healthy?

Oh, baby. Sooo healthy.

Bananas. Strawberries. Full fruit goodness = HEALTHY!

They are loaded with vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants.

Strawberry Smoothie For Kids

Think Strawberry Breakfast Smoothie For The Kiddos.

Everyone loves the idea of a shake and the kidlets go crazy over these smoothies.

For special fun, add a bit of sprinkles on top.

Such an easy breakfast option that has the added bonus of being able to take on the go.

They’ll drink down the nutrition with an added bonus of zip!

The Easy Way To Freeze Banana Slices

One of the easiest ways to do that is to line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and put your slices on top of the paper.

Don’t put them in a pile or on top of one another.

A simple single layer is perfect.

Pop in the freezer until frozen, then place in a freezer proof container for later use.

Take what you need, put the rest back in the freezer.

Peel. Slice. Freeze.

Easy!

Make The Smoothies You Want

Garry loves to add frozen banana in his strawberry smoothie.

Wait. Let me be more precise: Garry likes to add a frozen or fresh banana to any smoothie.

Me, not so much.

Garry prefers a consistency that is spoon-worthy, while I prefer mine to travel through a straw with just a hint of effort.

Like a decadent milkshake, except loaded with nutrition without the milkshake calories!

Each fruit smoothie is different, delicious, and good for ya. 

Which brings us to…

Is A Strawberry Smoothie Healthy?

1. Strawberries are packed with nutrition and antioxidants.
2. You can sub out the whole milk for soy or almond if you prefer.
3. You can ditch the sugar as long as the strawberries are sweet.
4. Using whole fruit is ALWAYS the healthiest option.

So, a resounding YES, is the answer to that question.

Strawberry smoothies for ever’one!

Ahem, the kiddies I mentioned above?

They will love them and never have to know they are good for them.

But wait!

Need a fun activity for the kids?

Try A Frozen Strawberry Smoothie

Using frozen fruit to make a smoothie, but then freeze your creation?

Delicious mayhem!

Blend your favorite smoothie to a thick consistency, then fill Popsicle molds for a fun, frozen treat.

Sweet E can testify to the Popsicle fun. Been there, made that…eaten all of ’em!

One caveat: If Mommy has had a hard day and happens to slip enough booze to put her out for the night a teeny splash of vanilla rum into a batch to freeze, make sure they are labeled and that the children (most likely the reason mommy spiked her batch that she has no plans on sharing with daddy), can’t get their adorable tiny fingers on them.

Social services frowns upon tipsy children…from what I hear.

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Perfect Straw For A Perfect Smoothie

Last, but never ever least, a great smoothie deserves a proper straw.

I know you are wondering where I got the red Fatty McGee straw.

Ain’t she marvelous?

Half of the enjoyment of a delicious smoothie is the straw you use to drank it.

I’ve linked a couple of options below.

I do love a cold Strawberry Smoothie with a fat red straw!

To the recipe!

If you’d like a printable recipe card, it’s included at bottom of this post.

The Best Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry smoothie recipe with milk.

Serves One

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (your choice of variety, but I find a full fat milk makes the best tasting smoothie)
• 2 cups frozen, sliced, strawberries
• 1 tbsp sugar, optional

Directions:

1. Pour milk into blender.
2. Throw in sugar and about 1/2 cup of frozen fruit to start.
3. As the blender breaks up the fruit, keep adding more in small amounts until your smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
4. Pour in a glass.

Enjoy!

Notes for the best strawberry smoothie recipe:

~ I rarely find it necessary to add the sugar. Strawberries be sweet, yo!

~ You can also add a bit of homemade vanilla to make this smoothie POP!

~ This recipe works for any frozen fruit or a combo of fruits.

~ If you call this smoothie a “shake” – the kiddies will slurp it down like no one’s biznezz. #parentingwin

Strawberry Smoothie With Yogurt

An easy recipe variation for the strawberry smoothie recipe is that instead of the milk, substitute about 1/2 cup (or to your liking) yogurt.

Probiotic goodness, anyone?

I Make My Strawberry Smoothie With Greek Yogurt.

Greek yogurt has more body to it, which makes for a more shake-like smoothie.

I use unsweetened Greek yogurt, but again, you can use what you, or your kiddos, love.

Get to makin’!

Printable Recipe below!

Original post May 31, 2013. Updated July 9, 2024

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If you loved this Strawberry Smoothie recipe, you might love these other easy drink recipes too!

Delicious No-Sugar-Added Blueberry Strawberry Smoothie

There’s that fun red straw again! This is also one of my go-to smoothies. I throw in organic frozen blueberries for extra nutrition and deliciousness.

Southern Sweet Tea, Y’all!

I’m actually giggling as I write. The juxtaposition of a no-added-sugar drink followed by Southern Sweet Tea, is not lost on me.

This is as authentic as you can get in the South. We drink ice-cold sweet tea year-round.

Our sweetened kiss to the world!

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While Texas has blazing hot weather from about late April until late September, sometimes, even in extreme heat, one neeeds the comfort of homemade hot chocolate.

It’s an amazing antioxidant boost, to boot.

And, whipped cream…can’t deny that bit of yum!

There you have it. Drinks Drinks Drinks!

I hope you have found at least one you’re going to try and then love. 

If you try any of them, especially the Strawberry Smoothie (in any variation), please pop back in and let me know what you think!

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