This Almond Milk Strawberry Smoothie is a delicious 3 ingredient smoothie. It's fresh, bright, and easy to make. Enjoy it for an afternoon snack or to round out your breakfast.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This simple strawberry smoothie will become your new favorite afternoon pick-me-up! It gives off strawberry milkshake vibes but is dairy-free and vegan.
I'm always looking for ways to add more fruits and veggies to my day, and this is the perfect recipe to add an extra cup of fruit.
Even though this smoothie has no banana, the combination of frozen strawberries and almond milk creates a creamy texture. Add a splash of pure maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.
It takes just 5 minutes to make in a high-powered blender for a quick and easy snack or to drink with your breakfast. It's easily customizable for your preferences, whether you want to add a variety of fruit, thicken it with yogurt, or add protein powder.
Craving more easy smoothie recipes? Try my favorite Blueberry Peach Smoothie!
Ingredients
Just 3 easy-to-find ingredients come together in this strawberry smoothie!
- Frozen Strawberries: You'll need just a handful of frozen strawberries. You could use fresh if you freeze them overnight. Read more about freezing fresh strawberries.
- Almond Milk: A cup of unsweetened original almond milk. You could substitute for vanilla almond milk if you prefer more flavor. If you don't have almond milk on hand, you can use dairy milk, oat milk, or your preferred type of milk.
- Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup to add a little sweetness. You could substitute for raw, unfiltered honey.
*The full ingredient list with amounts is in the recipe card below.
How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie with Almond Milk
This recipe is incredibly easy to make in just two steps in less than 5 minutes.
- Place the strawberries, almond milk, and maple syrup in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add a splash more milk if needed, and blend again. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Variations
- Add some nut butter. Just a tablespoon of peanut butter, almond butter, or your favorite nut butter will add more flavor and healthy fats.
- Give it a boost of protein. Add a tablespoon or two of vanilla protein powder. You could also add a dollop of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
- Blend in your favorite smoothie mix-ins. Add some flaxseed meal, chia seeds, or oats for more health benefits. Add more milk as needed.
- Add some veggies. A small handful of spinach or a few pieces of frozen cauliflower are both great vegetable options for smoothies.
- Include more fruit. If you don't have strawberries or want to change it up, try adding other frozen berries like blueberries, raspberries or blackberries. Other frozen fruit options for smoothies include mango, peaches, pineapple, and banana.
Serving Suggestions
This Almond Milk Strawberry Smoothie is the perfect drink to enjoy with your breakfast, whether it's oatmeal, eggs, or French toast. It's also great for an afternoon snack.
Make Ahead and Storage
I don't recommend making smoothies ahead of time, as the texture significantly changes as it's stored. If you have some smoothie leftover, you could use it in some overnight oats. You could also freeze it in an ice cube tray to add to future smoothies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Though you could use fresh strawberries in a smoothie, it is best to freeze them first. This will give the smoothie a thick and creamy texture.
To make a smoothie thicker, you could add more frozen fruit, a banana, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a few frozen cauliflower florets.
If your smoothie is too thick, blend in an extra splash of milk or whatever type of liquid you're using.
Tips for the Best Smoothies
- Adjust the liquid and frozen fruit as needed. Add a splash more milk if your smoothie is too thick. If it's too thin, add more frozen fruit. You could also thicken it with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a few frozen cauliflower florets. Be sure to blend it again after making any additions.
- Use frozen fruit. Using frozen fruit in smoothies creates the best texture. If you want fresh fruit, flash-freeze it on a parchment-lined baking sheet before using.
- Don't use ice. Some people add ice to their smoothies to thicken it up. Though this does work, the ice melts as the smoothie sits, causing it to become watered down. It's best to use more frozen fruit as needed.
- Opt for a high-powered blender. Even if you're using a small blender, be sure it is high-powered!
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📖 Recipe
Almond Milk Strawberry Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup unsweetened original almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (or honey)
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, almond milk, and maple syrup in a high powered blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add a splash more milk if needed, and blend again. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For the best consistency, use frozen fruit. If you have fresh strawberries, you can freeze them overnight before using in your smoothie.
Add more almond milk as needed. It it's too thick, add a little more milk and blend until incorporated.
Nutritional Values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 10.8 g
- Sodium: 189.8 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.6 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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