Everyday Strawberry Smoothie – creamy banana strawberry breakfast smoothie, infused with coconut flavor (or use oat milk/apple juice instead). Easily made vegan, variations and tips included.
The title really says it all — this has been the go-to smoothie in our house this spring. Light, fruity, and bursting with all the goodness of the season.
Check out my recipe Refreshing Morning Sickness Juice that was a lifesaver during those early weeks of pregnancy.
When I was pregnant with little D., I went through a serious strawberry phase. I’d just made it out of the can’t-keep-anything-down part of pregnancy, and suddenly strawberries were everywhere — bright, sweet, and impossible to resist. We lived near a tiny city market that popped up in spring and summer, and every evening after work, I’d swing by and grab a fresh handful.
No surprise then that my little guy is now a full-blown strawberry addict. Apparently, some studies suggest that what you eat during pregnancy can shape your baby’s future food preferences. And honestly? I believe it.
INGREDIENTS & Substitutions:
- Coconut milk – or replace with oat milk for more neural taste
- Strawberries – fresh in season, or frozen
- Banana – replace with mango, yogurt or peaches
- Orange juice -fresh
- Honey – or maple syrup
- Ginger – optional
MAKE IT VEGAN To make this smoothie vegan, simply replace honey with desired sweetener of choice (such as agave, maple syrup, stevia, etc.)
SMOOTHIE VARIATIONS
This smoothie recipe is wonderfully versatile — the kind you can tweak depending on what’s in your fridge (or mood).
Start with the base: any plant milk will do. I’ve tried everything from oat and spelt to homemade sunflower seed and even pumpkin seed milk. Just keep an eye on the consistency — the creamier the milk, the richer and more velvety your smoothie will be.
Fancy some greens? I often throw in a few baby spinach leaves (somewhere between 3–7, no need to be precise). It’s a sneaky way to keep veggies in the mix, especially in the warmer months when we swap our daily juices for smoothies.
Not a fan of banana? No problem. Swap it for a generous spoonful of Greek yogurt or half a perfectly ripe mango/peaches. Both make the smoothie just as creamy — and equally delicious.
Everyday Strawberry Smoothie with Banana
Ingredients
- 500 ml coconut milk store bought or homemade
- 100 g fresh (or frozen) strawberries
- one half banana frozen or raw
- Juice from one orange
- 1 chunk fresh ginger root peeled (to taste)
- 3 tbsp honey or agave nectar for vegan version
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and remove stems. (Presoak in cold water for 5 minutes to clean easier). Add to blender. Squeeze orange juice using juicer/citrus press or simply a fork. Add to blender.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. If using frozen fruits it's always advisable to turn your ice cube crush program first, then blend as usual.
- Poor in a glass and add ice if desired. Carry to work in a thermos to preserve taste and desired temperature for longer.
Notes
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