Strawberry smoothies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when it comes to healthy breakfast options. Containing high concentrations of vitamin C and other antioxidants, as well as a good source of dietary fibre, folate, potassium and manganese, strawberries are the perfect ingredient for making healthy smoothies. You'll be stoked to know Craft Smoothie includes freshly picked local strawberries in it's Superfood Smoothies, and you can order a Smoothie Box here. Because strawberries are low in calories and super high in antioxidants, they’re ideal for making weight loss smoothies, as well as providing immunity support. Keep reading to discover how to make the best strawberry smoothie recipes and why you need to try them...
How To Make Strawberry Smoothies
Use this method to make the following healthy strawberry smoothie recipes:
- Add ice and/or frozen ingredients
- Add fresh strawberries, banana and other fruit/vegetables
- Add any optional extras - these can be nuts, seeds, superfood powders, dried fruit, protein powders or sweeteners
- Add your favourite liquid of choice (water, coconut water or your favourite milk)
- Blend until smooth.
Each recipe makes two large strawberry smoothies. You can make these healthy smoothies with a NutriBullet or conventional-style blender.
Best Healthy Strawberry Smoothie Recipes
Strawberry Banana Smoothie - Strawberry Nut Mylk
Crafted with magnesium-rich cashews, nutrient-dense coconut, plus antioxidant-charged vanilla and cinnamon, here's a deliciously creamy breakfast smoothie that'll help protect your body from damaging free radicals - and keep your taste buds happy!
INGREDIENTS:
1 handful of strawberries
1 banana
2 Tbs of cashews
2 Tbs of coconut
1/2 tsp of vanilla
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1 cup of liquid (either water, your favourite milk, or coconut water)
1 cup of ice
Strawberry Avocado Smoothie - Strawberriously Awesome
It's hard to find a better tasting smoothie ingredient than strawberries, but carob complements them seriously well! Not only does carob rival the flavour of chocolate, it’s calcium-rich and blends brilliantly with cacao nibs and cashews for a delish magnesium kick - vital for a healthy heart and brain.
INGREDIENTS:
1 handful of strawberries
1 banana
1/2 an avocado
2 Tbs of carob
2 Tbs cashews
1 Tbs dates
1 tsp cacao nibs
Explore more of the best avocado smoothie recipes.
Strawberry Mango Smoothie - It Takes Two To Mango
When mango meets strawberry, you’re in for a treat! This game-changing duo delivers a fruitful source of vitamin C and creates a crafty taste sensation with magnesium-rich cashews, nutrient-dense coconut, plus antioxidant-packed goji berries. And with avocado in the mix, your body can better absorb those important nutrients!
INGREDIENTS:
1 handful of strawberries
1 banana
1/2 a mango
1/2 an avocado
2 Tbs of coconut
2 Tbs of almonds
1 Tbs of goji berries
1 cup of liquid (either water, your favourite milk, or coconut water)
1 cup of ice
Top Tips For Making Strawberry Smoothies
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If you want to make a strawberry smoothie vegan, simply follow the instructions above and use water, coconut water or non-dairy milk as your liquid. You won’t sacrifice on flavour if you make a strawberry smoothie without milk - you can still achieve a creamy texture with smoothie ingredients like nuts, seeds, banana and/or avocado.
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You don’t need yoghurt to make a delicious and healthy strawberry smoothie recipe at home - just follow our easy recipes above. However if you would like to make a strawberry smoothie with yoghurt, you can add 1/2 a cup of your favourite brand to your other ingredients - we love coconut yoghurt with strawberry smoothies.
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To make a strawberry smoothie without banana, try using mango or avocado instead. Both ingredients will both add a creamy texture to your smoothie.
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If you want to use smoothies for weight loss, start your day with a strawberry smoothie for breakfast and have a regular meal for lunch and dinner with plenty of greens and protein to keep your hunger levels in check.
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Try blending different combinations of fruits, vegetables and superfoods to create well balanced strawberry smoothies. This is to ensure you're getting a varied source of nutrients each day.
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If you don't have time to shop around for superfoods and other smoothie ingredients, order a Craft Smoothie box to get everything you need to make healthy smoothie recipes, delivered to your door.
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To make a frozen strawberry smoothie recipe, keep your strawberries in the freezer until you're ready and just follow the recipes above, substituting fresh strawberries for frozen strawberries.
Health Benefits Of Strawberries
- As a rich source of vitamin C, strawberries can support improved immune function and skin health.
- Strawberries have one of the highest antioxidant capacities of all fruits, which means they're extra effective in helping to protect your body from disease-causing free radicals.
- Strawberries are rich in potassium and magnesium, which are effective in helping to maintain healthy blood pressure. Potassium has also been linked to improved cognitive function as it helps increase blood flow to the brain.
- Strawberries are a good source of the B vitamin, folate, which is important for supporting healthy tissue growth and cell function. Folate is a vital nutrient for pregnant women as it helps to prevent birth defects.
- Strawberries are ideal for weight loss because they’re low in calories and a good source of dietary fibre, which supports healthy digestion.
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