This simple Strawberry Smoothie is also the best strawberry smoothie! With Greek yogurt and almond butter, it’s exceptionally creamy, with bright strawberry flavor shining through in every sip.
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This strawberry smoothie keeps it simple!
Sometimes, as this strawberry smoothie (and this Peach Smoothie) proves, less is more. With just 5 wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy, fruity, and perfect smoothie recipe.
- No Fussy Ingredients. Let’s talk about those 5 ingredients! While some smoothie recipes have you searching for obscure powders and seeds, this one relies on everyday ingredients you probably have on hand in your kitchen already.
- Satisfying Yet Healthy. Smoothies can be unexpected calorie bombs, but this strawberry smoothie is filling without loading up on the sugar and fat. It offers ample protein, vitamins, and nutrients with very little prep time.
- An All Day Kind of Smoothie. Like my Avocado Smoothie and Blueberry Spinach Smoothie, you can serve this smoothie for breakfast, use it to refuel after a workout, or blend one up for an afternoon snack for your kids.
5 Star Review
“This came out really good. I used peanut butter. That and the vanilla took it to the next level.”
— Jessica —
Key Ingredients
You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.
- Strawberries. I like to use frozen berries (be sure they don’t contain added sugar) because they make the smoothie ultra-thick. (If you love strawberries in your smoothie, try this Greek Yogurt Smoothie next!)
- Greek Yogurt. Making your strawberry smoothie with yogurt gives it a smooth, creamy consistency and adds protein and calcium.
- Honey + Vanilla Extract. Frozen strawberries can be pretty bland on their own. A squirt or two of honey sweetens the smoothie naturally, without making it overwhelming. The vanilla extract gives it a wonderful flavor.
- Almond Butter. Adding nut butter to smoothies is an instant way to make them more satisfying. The healthy fats in almond butter will keep you full for longer. To make the strawberry smoothie nut-free, use sunflower seed butter.
- Milk. Use any kind of milk you like. Personally, I make my strawberry smoothie recipes (and most others) with almond milk because I enjoy its mild taste and creamy consistency.
What About Banana?
You may have noticed the absence of a common smoothie ingredient, bananas.
I opted to make this smoothie without banana, because (wait for it) I didn’t have one on hand.
Also, while I adore bananas in smoothies (they’re naturally sweet, make the smoothie super thick, and are rich in potassium), their flavor can sometimes overtake the rest of the ingredients. I also made this Strawberry Mango Smoothie without banana.
I wanted every sip of this strawberry smoothie to taste like pure strawberry. Making it with yogurt does just that.
Wanting to add a banana? Try my Strawberry Banana Smoothie!
How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie
Get Started (photo 1). Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend (photo 2). Puree until smooth and ENJOY!
Recipe Variations
As with any smoothie recipe, this easy strawberry smoothie is ultra-versatile.
- Get your veggies in with a few handfuls of spinach or kale (like this Strawberry Spinach Smoothie).
- Boost it with additional protein by adding a teaspoon of flaxseeds, chia seeds, or a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Add some healthy fats and extra creaminess with a scoop of avocado (or try this Apple Avocado Smoothie or this Blueberry Avocado Smoothie).
- Pout down your straw and pick up your spoon with this Smoothie Bowl.
- Cut the calories by reducing the amount of nut butter and using a more moderate amount of honey.
Leftover Ideas
Pour leftover strawberry smoothie into a popsicle mold for easy, healthy popsicles. Delicious!
Easy Strawberry Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 cup whole frozen strawberries (about 10 large/medium)
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 teaspoons honey plus additional to taste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately or place in an airtight jar (the less air, the better) and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Notes
- TO STORE: Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator (the less air, then better!) for up to 1 day. Stir or shake the jar to recombine, then enjoy.
- FOR VEGAN/DAIRY-FREE: Use non-dairy yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey. Or, leave the yogurt out and replace it with a few slices of banana for creaminess.
- TIP: If you do not have a high-powered blender, I recommend blending the strawberries in a few at a time. Using sliced strawberries instead of whole will help. You also may need to add more almond milk and stop and stir the blender periodically to help the smoothie combine.
This was really good and I appreciated that it was so simple. I had some strawberries I wanted to use and I didn’t have bananas. I wanted to find a smoothie recipe that met all my requirements and this fit the bill perfectly! The only thing I changed was to add one giant ice cube because my strawberries weren’t frozen. Thanks
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Cat! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Decided to try this for my first smoothie recipe. Looked really good. With the exception of using 1 tablespoon for the honey instead of a teaspoon I followed the recipe to a tee. I used Kraft peanut butter instead of almond butter. Looked good but the peanut butter was overpowering. It was all I could taste.
I’m sorry this recipe wasn’t to your tastes, David. I (and many other readers) have truly enjoyed it, so I wish you would’ve too!
Peanut Butter was overwhelming. It just tasted weird.
I’m sorry to hear the recipe wasn’t to your taste, John. I know it’s disappointing to try a new recipe and not enjoy it. I (and many other readers) have enjoyed it, so I really wish they would’ve been a hit for you too!
There are so many ads on this webpage that I couldn’t even find the recipe and got so overwhelmed.
I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience the ads caused you! I will certainly keep paying close attention to the number of ads and how they load, as I never want them to hinder your ability to view the recipe or the blog post. I do truly appreciate your feedback and apologize again for the inconvenience! Also, there is a quick and convenient “jump to recipe” button that will help you get to the recipe faster and a print button to have the recipe quickly at your fingertips. Hope this helps!
great but it was super liquidy so i put more peanut butter in, that did not realy help. do you have any way to fix it?
Sorry to hear you had trouble with the recipe, Klaire. Did you use fresh or frozen strawberries, this makes a difference.
Yum! This is exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t add peanut butter because I’d just eaten some and my yogurt was just plain whole fat regular yogurt since that’s what I had. Drinking it now and happy!
Hi Hanine! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
This was so good! The combination of the almond butter and vanilla was delicious! 😋
Hi Sophia! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Delicious! I had a bunch of fresh overripe strawberries and didn’t know what to do with them. Then I saw this recipe and decided to try it out. Hands down the BEST strawberry smoothie ever!!! 100% kid approved. They ask for this over a milkshake. So glad that I tried this. Thank you!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it Sandy!
Loving this strawberry smoothie. I’m not really fond of the smell and taste of yogurt but this recipe worked out well. I made a third of the recipe for a single serving for myself and added some raspberry jam to it. I will definitely make this again!
Glad you enjoyed it, Andie!
I tried this smoothie recipe after trying a disastrous one yesterday, and this one was GREAT! This one is really good. Nice and simple. I might add bananas next time. I put some leftovers in popsicle molds for my kids.
Yay! Thank you Andrea!
Can I use a fat free milk instead of almond milk or can I use coconut milk?
Hi! Use any kind of milk you like. Enjoy!
It sounded so good and I was so excited to try it, but it was definitely not for me. I’m not sure if I did something wrong but it did not taste good at all. All I could taste was peanut butter, which normally wouldn’t be a bad thing but this time it was. This is just my opinion though and I’m sure your other recipes are amazing :)
I’m sorry to hear the recipe wasn’t to your taste, Kayleen. I know it’s disappointing to try a new recipe and not enjoy it. I (and many other readers) have enjoyed it, so I really wish they would’ve been a hit for you too!