Strawberry Smoothie

Name: Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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)

Ginny McMeans

Published:

November 18, 2023

Last Modified:

February 18, 2026

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Pin Recipe

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!

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.

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.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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.
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.
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.
Serve! For maximum enjoyment, serve your dairy free strawberry smoothies right away.

Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Ginny McMeans

4.6400 from 52 votes

Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie only 4 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings Glasses

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.

Video

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:12ounces, Calories:112kcal, Carbohydrates:26g, Protein:2g, Fat:1g, Saturated Fat:0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat:1g, Monounsaturated Fat:0.2g, Sodium:18mg, Potassium:473mg, Fiber:5g, Sugar:15g, Vitamin A:171IU, Vitamin C:92mg, Calcium:68mg, Iron:1mg

share this recipe

32 responses to “Strawberry Smoothie”

4.64 from 52 votes (40 ratings without comment)

Vegan In The Freezer

Vegan In The Freezer

Strawberry Smoothie

What are the best fruits for smoothies

Step-by-Step Instructions

Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Want to save this recipe to your email?

Ingredients

Instructions

Video

Notes

Nutrition

share this recipe

32 responses to “Strawberry Smoothie”

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Ginny McMeans

About Vegan in the Freezer

Vegan Recipes

Sign up for our newsletter

Strawberry Smoothie

What are the best fruits for smoothies

Step-by-Step Instructions

Dairy-Free Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Want to save this recipe to your email?

Ingredients 1x2x3x

Instructions

Video

Notes

Nutrition

share this recipe

32 responses to “Strawberry Smoothie”

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Ginny McMeans

About Vegan in the Freezer

Ingredients