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Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie is perfect for the plant-based diet. It has only 4 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes. There’s even a bit of maple syrup for this fruit-packed strawberry smoothie recipe.

A nutritional breakfast is always first on my list. If it consists of four of my favorite ingredients, then I’m all in. Children can even make this. How do I know?

My niece makes it almost daily. They have one of those single-serve $15 blenders that also makes cleaning up easy.

Fresh strawberries are in the store right now but Kaelin uses frozen because fresh strawberries aren’t always there. Either way, the smoothie is perfect.

Packed full of nutrients coming from strawberries, banana, and dairy-free milk.

Did I say breakfast? It also fills you up when you are starving and need a snack. In just 5 minutes, you can be enjoying the flavors and having a wonderful pick-me-up.

Healthy, flavorful, quick, and last but not least, pretty. Well, maybe even gorgeous.

That might be a fun agenda. Whenever you have a nondairy smoothie, make sure it is a gorgeous one. I forgot! They already are. Hahaha.

So now I can say, “I’ve never had an apple I didn’t like, and I’ve never had a smoothie that wasn’t gorgeous”. Drink up!

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This recipe makes two nondairy smoothies so just cut back on some of the ingredients if you want one just for yourself. You can still use a whole banana, but put in half the strawberries and maple syrup.

You can play around with the dairy-free milk too. Just start with 2 tablespoons and add a tablespoon at a time if you’d like it thinner.

How to Make Strawberry Smoothies

  1. Combine. In the pitcher of a blender, combine all of the ingredients: fresh strawberries, sliced banana, dairy-free milk, and maple syrup. You could also use a food processor if you don’t have a blender, but the blender does work a bit better here. 
  2. Blend. Start the motor and blend all of the ingredients at high speed until the mixture is smooth and cohesive. You may need to stop the blender once or twice and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides to make sure all of the ingredients are mixing evenly. 
  3. Pour and garnish. Pour the smoothie into a glass. I like to use stemless wine glasses for this smoothie but any shape will do! To make a strawberry garnish, simply slice a whole strawberry–starting at the tip–and stop about halfway through the fruit. This will allow the berry to rest on the rim of your glass without falling off. 
  4. Serve! For maximum enjoyment, serve your dairy free strawberry smoothies right away.
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What are the best fruits for smoothies

  • Mango and banana – don’t forget to take out the big mango pit!
  • Mango and peach with or without the maple syrup.
  • Pineapple and banana is a delicious combo and it gives a real zing to your taste buds.
  • Raspberries and cherries are spectacular together.
  • Kiwi and Pineapple will wake you up, and they make great POPSICLES, too!
  • Watermelon and peach make a great duo.
  • Oranges and sweet ruby grapefruit are refreshing.

These are only a few fruit smoothie combos that are out there. You can always add a banana to anything and every single berry works great too.

Notice that vegetables weren’t even mentioned in this post. A handful of spinach or kale would take you a long way, too. But that’s a whole other story.

Here is another great dairy-free fruit smoothie! This one, the Workout Blueberry Protein Shake, is packed with protein!

Titled glass full of blueberry protein shake and a straw.
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Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Ginny McMeans
Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie only 4 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes.
4.64 from 52 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Smoothie
Servings 2 Glasses
Calories 152 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free milk, unsweetened, you can add more milk if you like it thinner
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional

Instructions
 

  • In the pitcher of a blender, combine all of the ingredients: fresh strawberries, sliced banana, dairy-free milk, and maple syrup. You could also use a food processor if you don't have a blender, but the blender does work a bit better here.
  • Start the motor and blend at high speed until the mixture is smooth and cohesive. You may need to stop the blender once or twice and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides to make sure all of the ingredients are mixing evenly.
  • Pour the smoothie into a glass. I like to use stemless wine glasses for this smoothie but any shape will do! To make a strawberry garnish, simply slice a whole strawberry–starting at the tip–and stop about halfway through the fruit. This will allow the berry to rest on the rim of your glass without falling off.
  • For maximum enjoyment, serve your dairy free strawberry smoothies right away.

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Notes

No kidding – so good and perfect for a lift me up.
A strawberry smoothie is a perfect way to start the day or just to freshen up throughout the day. It is packed with flavor and who could have told you that something healthy can taste so good?
This is a straightforward recipe without unnecessary philosophy. Still, if you are looking for a way to boost your smoothie here is what you can add:
  • Almond butter – the almond butter goes well with strawberries. Use 1 tbsp
  • Vanilla extract – use ¼ tsp of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor
  • Mint – add a few fresh leaves of mint for extra freshness
  • Cocoa powder – if you are looking for something more chocolatey
Smoothie storage?
Smoothies are best consumed immediately, but this smoothie will be kept in a refrigerator overnight in a mason jar or sealed in a container. Just shake it up and you are good to go.
Can I freeze a smoothie?
You can freeze smoothie or smoothie ingredients for up to 3 months. For the ingredients, just add them to a food processor and allow them to rest for 15 minutes before processing. If you want to freeze the smoothie, pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Transfer the smoothie cubes to a freezer-friendly bag and store. To serve, pop the smoothie cubes in a food processor, let them stand for a few minutes, and process until smooth again.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
I used fresh strawberries for this one, but if not in season or cannot find one then frozen will work just as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 12ouncesCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 476mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 89.8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.7mg
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  10. I think smoothies are a perfect way to enjoy something tasty but also get nutrition!

  14. 5 stars
    Strawberry season is the best and I’ve been eating them up like crazy! Happy to have this smoothie to switch my strawberry repertoire up! 😉

  15. What a gorgeous color! I make a ton of smoothies with all kinds of fruits and veggies, but I have to say a perfect strawberry smoothie might just be my fave! So sweet and refreshing!

  17. I have a banana allergy so this won’t work for me! Any suggestions on what to replace banana with?

  19. I used half cup of water and half cup grape juice instead of milk. Still came out thick.and.delicioso!

  20. I have a dairy allergy, and a soy allergy. But I love smoothies and would love any suggestions.

  21. That is no problem at all for smoothies Kelly. Use any dairy free milk that you like that isn’t soy. Almondmilk. Coconutmilk and Cashewmilk will all be great.

  22. 5 stars
    First ever homemade, non-dairy smoothie and it’s delicious. I’ve been on a vegan diet about a week now. I’m gonna be making more smoothies.

  23. 5 stars
    Delicious! I subbed with orange juice and honey because it’s what I had on hand. Next time I’ll add a couple ice cubes to make it colder. Thank you!

  24. 5 stars
    I did not add any sweetener, and it really did not need it. The banana adds enough sweetness. I used about 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk because I used frozen strawberries and my blender objected. Delicious!

  25. Hi! Smoothies are my go-to breakfast on most days. Yesterday I tried your recipe and now it’s my new favorite.This natural home-made product is definitely better than the ones full of chemical. Thank you for the share!

  26. 5 stars
    I have tried many smoothie recipes and they were ok. I wouldn’t be able to finish (i guess I’m picky when it comes to smoothies). But this time I finished it in 2 minutes lol. So delicious!

  28. 5 stars
    Stevia, coconut powder, coconut milk, frozen blueberries, organic strawberries–yum! It’s even keto in small amounts. 🙂

  29. 5 stars
    Great recipe. I used aguave instead of syrup added pea powder and it’s awesome!
    Thank you!

  30. 5 stars
    This was very good. I used fresh strawberries and an unfrozen banana, so added a cup of ice. To add to the nutritional value, I also added a TBS of flax meal and a handful of spinach. Yum!

  31. 5 stars
    Very enjoyable! I used organic strawberries, frozen bananas with almond milk.

  32. I come back to this every year in strawberry season, truly delicious and simple to make 🤤