Take advantage of strawberry season and prepare this creamy homemade strawberry smoothie made with fresh strawberries, yogurt and milk. This easy smoothie recipe is refreshing, sweet and ready in just a few minutes.
Start your day with the fresh flavor and irresistible creaminess of this classic strawberry smoothie! Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in minutes, this refreshing homemade drink is perfect for breakfast or hot summer days.
Serve the smoothie topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for an even creamier texture. Pair it with a slice of homemade cake for a delicious family breakfast that everyone will love.
You may also enjoy these smoothie variations: Strawberry peach smoothie, Kiwi smoothie or Chocolate banana smoothie.
Ingredients for Strawberry Smoothie
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Strawberries - The main ingredient of this recipe! Fresh strawberries give the smoothie its beautiful color, natural sweetness, and refreshing fruity flavor.
- Milk - Milk is the base of the smoothie and helps achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
- Natural yogurt - Natural yogurt adds extra creaminess and gives the smoothie a fresh flavor.
- Granulated sugar - Granulated sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the strawberries and balances the flavors.
- Powdered sugar - Powdered sugar sweetens the whipped cream and helps create a smooth texture.
- Heavy whipping cream - Whipped cream adds a creamy topping that combine perfectly with the fresh strawberry flavor.
- Vanilla extract - Vanilla extract gives the whipped cream an extra layer of flavor.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
How to Make Strawberry Smoothie
Step 1: Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems and cut them into small pieces.
Step 2: Place the strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the yogurt, sugar and milk, then blend again until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
Step 3: Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the whipping cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat, or the cream may become grainy.
Step 4: Pour the strawberry smoothie into glasses and top with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices for an extra touch of freshness. Store in the refrigerator or serve immediately.
Recipe Variations
Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Add one ripe banana for a sweeter and creamier texture.
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie. Add pineapple chunks for a tropical and refreshing variation.
Strawberry Chocolate Milkshake. Blend with cocoa powder or chocolate syrup for a creamier smoothie.
FAQs
How can I make this strawberry smoothie thicker?
Use frozen strawberries, reduce the amount of milk, or replace the natural yogurt with Greek yogurt for an extra creamy texture.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Absolutely. Frozen strawberries make the smoothie thicker and colder, and are perfect when strawberries are out of season.
How long does a strawberry smoothie last in the refrigerator?
You can refrigerate it for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
Is this smoothie healthy?
For a healthier version, skip the whipped cream topping. This strawberry smoothie can be a healthy breakfast or snack because it contains fruit, milk and yogurt with little sugar.
Can I make it without sugar?
Yes. If the strawberries are naturally sweet, you can skip the sugar.
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- Strawberry pineapple smoothie
- Peach pineapple smoothie
- Banana cinnamon smoothie
- Pineapple cinnamon smoothie
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Creamy Strawberry Smoothie
Take advantage of strawberry season and prepare this creamy homemade strawberry smoothie made with fresh strawberries, yogurt and milk. This easy smoothie recipe is refreshing, sweet and ready in just a few minutes.
5.00 from 2 reviews
- 250 grams (8 3/4 ounces) strawberries
- 300 ml (1 1/3 cups) milk
- 125 grams (4 1/2 ounces) natural yogurt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 100 ml (1/4 pint (118 ml)) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems and cut them into small pieces.
- Place the strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the yogurt, sugar and milk, then blend again until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the whipping cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat, or the cream may become grainy.
- Pour the strawberry smoothie into glasses and top with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices for an extra touch of freshness. Store in the refrigerator or serve immediately.
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