Frozen Strawberry Smoothie (No Yogurt, No Milk)

This is the most delicious frozen strawberry smoothie you'll ever try. It's super creamy even though it's made without yogurt and dairy milk. The secret is to add nut butter for creaminess and a teaspoon of strawberry jam to enhance the strawberry flavor.

Homemade smoothies make a great snack or addition to your breakfast. They usually include several servings of fruit and are a great way to start the day.

If you want to try more frozen fruit smoothies this summer, check out our frozen mango smoothie, frozen banana smoothie and frozen yogurt smoothie. They are easy to make and super refreshing.

Why you'll love this recipe

• This frozen strawberry smoothie is super kid-friendly. They will love the natural sweetness and intense strawberry flavor.
• It tastes like a strawberry milkshake but is so much healthier.
• All you need are frozen strawberries and 3 other basic ingredients.
• Cashew butter replaces the creaminess of Greek yogurt, making this smoothie vegan and dairy-free.
• You can drink this thicker smoothie with a straw or use it as a base for smoothie bowls.

Key ingredients and substitutions

Frozen strawberries make your smoothie thick and ice-cold. No need to add ice cubes that will water down. You can use part fresh strawberries if needed.

Water helps the blending process. You can replace it with plant-based milk (e.g., soy milk, unsweetened almond milk) if you prefer.

Cashew butter makes the smoothie super creamy and has a relatively neutral taste that you'll barely notice.

Strawberry jam is totally optional but beautifully enhances the strawberry flavor of the smoothie. It makes it taste so good without the added flavoring agents that you can find in store-bought smoothies. If you don't want to use jam but would like to lightly sweeten your smoothie, you can replace it with pure maple syrup.

See recipe card for exact quantities.

How to freeze strawberries

Start by washing the strawberries. Then, remove the stems with a small pairing knife. If they are relatively big you can cut them in half or in quarters.

Add the strawberries to a freezer bag (or silicone bag) or place them in an airtight container. Arrange them in a single layer to prevent them from sticking to each other.

Step-by-step (with pictures)

STEP 1: Add all the ingredients to a blender. Place the frozen strawberries, water, cashew butter and strawberry jam in the blender jar.

STEP 2: Blend until smooth. Start by blending on low-medium and gradually increase the speed until you obtain a thick and creamy texture (see video).

Cleaning hack: To clean your blender without effort, add 2 cups of water and a bit of dish soap to the mixing bowl and blend on high for a few seconds. Use the cleaning program if your blender has one.

Watch the video!

Equipment

I recommend using a high-speed blender to make smoothies that involve frozen fruits. It will easily crush the fruits without damaging the blades. I have this KitchenAid blender since 2 years and abolsoletly love it. I use it every single day and it's definitely one of the best kitchen appliances I bought.

Variations

• Mixed berries - replace some of the strawberries with raspberries, cherries, blueberries or a mix.
• Fruity - replace the water with freshly squeezed orange juice.
• Banana - replace some of the frozen strawberries with frozen ripe bananas.
• Green - you can add a handful of spinach to the smoothie
• Nutty - for a more nutty taste, replace the cashew butter with peanut or almond butter.
• Chocolatey - add 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder. Strawberries and chocolate go really well together.
• Protein - add a scoop of your favorite (plant-based) protein powder.
• Indulgent - add a scoop of (plant-based) vanilla (or strawberry) ice cream.

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