Strawberry Almond Milk Smoothie
Frozen and fresh strawberries are the star in this thick, refreshing, creamy Strawberry Almond Milk Smoothie, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Frozen strawberries are great for many recipes, but there's no better way to use them than in a fruity, thick, cold Strawberry Almond Milk Smoothie. I don't care what time of year it is, tasty smoothies are good to keep in your repertoire for easy, fresh recipes to make for a quick snack or just a sweet treat because you deserve one.
Here's some good reasons to make this recipe:
This strawberry smoothie recipe is thick, cold, creamy and totally delicious, and made with a base of frozen bananas and frozen berries. This is a great flavor combination, and you can experiment with other varieties of fruits if you'd like.
This delicious smoothie is made from (mostly) whole foods and tastes *almost* like a strawberry milkshake. Frozen banana chunks gives this recipe their ice-cream-like texture and smooth consistency.
The granola topping is a little bit like a fresh oatmeal cookie crumbled on top, just like you'd find in the local smoothie shops.
Easy to make, and really fresh tasting and easy to find ingredients.
There's no cow's milk (or any dairy products) in the recipe, but you can substitute it it you'd like.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Strawberries: Frozen and fresh are needed for this recipe.
Maple Syrup and Strawberry Jam: Two easy ingredients to sweeten things up.
Frozen Bananas: This is the key to creamy, cold smoothies, they taste almost like ice cream when blended.
Unsweetened Almond Milk: A little more than a cup almond milk is what we want.
Oats, Almonds, Flour, Coconut Oil: To make a simple oatmeal granola topping (or use store-bought granola instead).
Here are a few ideas to help you assemble this easy strawberry smoothie:
Use a straight-sided glass for prettiest results.
Make sure to stir the smoothie while it's still inside the blender with a long spoon before you attempt to pour it in glasses. It sets up quickly, especially if it's been sitting in the blender for even a few minutes.
For the whipped topping, stir it to get it smooth before spooning it carefully on the top of each glass. A tablespoon is all you need.
Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of the granola crumble topping next, followed by a sliced strawberry or two which looks perfect on top.
Make sure to use a frozen banana in the recipe! This will give you the creamy texture and the right consistency, and it works and tastes much, much better than using ice cubes.
One of my favorite tricks is to get an extra basket of strawberries or two at the Farmer's Market in summer. Wash them, remove green stems, then spread on a large baking sheet to freeze for an hour. After frozen, store them in an airtight container or freezer bag and they'll stay great for months.
Do this same thing for those bananas that are ready to go bad on the counter, and you'll be able to make a strawberry granola smoothie any time you're craving one!
Make a hearty breakfast bowl by subbing some vanilla yogurt for the milk, then add a scoop of protein powder or peanut butter before blending. It will have a thick texture! Spoon it into a bowl, and garnish with fresh banana slices and cut strawberries.
What do I do with any leftover granola topping?
This stuff will keep for a week or so in an airtight container, and is very good on yogurt with fresh fruit, or just straight-up as a snack.
What's the best whipped topping to use?
I like a natural variety non-dairy frozen whipped topping available in well-stocked grocery stores.
Can I double this recipe?
Easily, yes! I would suggest only making a couple smoothies at a time, though, depending on the capacity of your blender.
Can I use regular milk, or other non-dairy milk?
You sure can! If you don't want to use unsweetened almond milk, try rice milk, soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk or cashew milk. Any of these are a great alternative to cows milk. Try varieties with no added sugar. You can also use Greek Yogurt for variety.
Can I add other things to this smoothie?
Add a tablespoon of almond butter before blending...it's a great way to get a little more protein! You can also use different kinds of fruit, say sliced frozen peaches, for example.
Strawberry Almond Milk Smoothie
Packed with good ingredients, this fruit smoothie has simple, healthy ingredients for a delicious, thick smoothie.
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
▢ FOR THE GRANOLA TOPPING
▢ ¼ cup Oatmeal (not instant)
▢ 2 Tablespoons Sliced Almonds
▢ 2 tablespoons Flour
▢ ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
▢ ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt
▢ 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil slightly rounded tablespoon
▢ 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
▢ FOR THE SMOOTHIE
▢ 16 ounces Whole Frozen Strawberries
▢ 1 large Frozen Banana about one cup
▢ 3 tablespoons Strawberry Jam or more if you like it sweeter
▢ 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
▢ ⅛ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
▢ 1 ½ cups Vanilla Almond Milk (unsweetened)
▢ FOR SERVING
▢ ½ cup Fresh Strawberries, sliced in half for serving
▢ ½ cup Non-dairy whipped topping, optional
Instructions
Make the Granola Topping
Preheat oven to 400F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oatmeal, almonds, flour, cinnamon, salt, coconut oil and maple syrup. With clean hands, combine the ingredients by pinching everything together until it's combined.
Drop onto the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
In an electric blender, add the frozen strawberries and banana, the jam, the maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and almond milk, and blend it together until completely smooth.
If the mixture is too stiff, add another tablespoon or two of almond milk until it's at a consistency that is thick but pour-able. Taste and add more maple syrup or jam if you like it a little sweeter.
Divide between four glasses and top with a generous tablespoon or two of the granola topping, and whipped cream and fresh strawberries for garnish.
Notes
Use a straight-sided glass for prettiest results.
Make sure to stir the smoothie while it’s still inside the blender with a long spoon before you attempt to pour it in glasses. It sets up quickly, especially if it’s been sitting in the blender for even a few minutes.
For the whipped topping, stir it to get it smooth before spooning it carefully on the top of each glass. A tablespoon is all you need.
Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of the granola crumble topping next, followed by a sliced strawberry or two which looks perfect on top.
Make sure to use a frozen banana in the recipe! This will give you the creamy texture and the right consistency, and it works and tastes much, much better than using ice cubes.