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Steps to Make It.
Ingredients
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1Gather Ingredients
Gather all the necessary ingredients to make the smoothie.
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2Combine Ingredients in Blender
Place 2 cups of unsweetened frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup of cranberry-raspberry juice, 1/4 cup of orange juice, and 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt into a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade.
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3Blend Smoothie
Secure the lid and blend immediately until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed for an even mixture.
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4Serve the Smoothie
Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish each serving with a fresh strawberry. Serve right away.
- You only need frozen strawberries, juices, and yogurt for a quick five-minute blend.
- This recipe is easy to customize with either fresh or frozen berries and simple swaps.
- The smoothie works as a nutritious snack, breakfast, or sweet dessert.
The secret to making a really good smoothie is balance—you want it to be thick but not so thick that you can't sip it through a straw, and sweet but not so sweet that it's cloying. The perfect strawberry smoothie is incredibly easy to makeâjust add all the ingredients to a blender and give them a whirl.
For a refreshing fruity snack or on-the-go breakfast that even picky eaters will love, make this strawberry smoothie. It's nutritious, with vitamins and nutrients from the fruit as well as protein from yogurt, but it's also sweet enough to serve as a frosty dessert.
The Best Blender for Making Smoothies
If it's in your budget and you make a lot of smoothies, you might want to consider a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix, which will make for a very smooth smoothie, even if you are adding whole pieces of frozen fruit. Try using a food processor if you're not sure if your blender is up to the task, or use all fresh fruit in your smoothie and add some ice at the very end of the blending process.
Tips for Making the Strawberry Smoothie Recipe:
- Fresh or frozen strawberries - A strawberry smoothie can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries. Our recipe calls for frozen berries since they make for a nice thick smoothie. If you're using fresh berries, add a few ice cubes to thicken it up. If you're using frozen strawberries, you can use either whole or pre-sliced berries. Pre-sliced are easier to blend, but most blenders can handle whole berries—just make sure to blend long enough to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Use any fruit juice - Using fruit juice as the liquid in your smoothie gives it an extra fruity flavor. Our recipe calls for a combination of orange juice and cranberry-raspberry juice, but you can use any fruit juice you like or another liquid. Some excellent choices include kefir, milk, almond milk, coconut milk, vegetable juice, coconut water, cold coffee, and even iced tea.
- Try different yogurts - Yogurt gives the smoothie a nice creaminess and makes it more of a meal. You can use any fat percentage you prefer and any flavor—plain, vanilla, and strawberry are all great choices. If you use a thick yogurt, such as Greek yogurt, you might need to add a bit more liquid. You can also use nondairy yogurts, such as coconut or almond, if you prefer.
Never Lose a Recipe Again!
Feeling Adventurous? Try This:
- Mix and match fruits - Swap half of the strawberries for frozen raspberries or frozen sweet cherries. Alternatively, replace some of the strawberries with a frozen ripe banana for classic strawberry-banana flavor and added natural sweetness.
- Make it milky - If you don't have cranberry-raspberry juice, replace it with more orange juice or milk for a creamier drink.
- Mix and match yogurt - Use plain yogurt for a less sweet smoothie. Or swap the vanilla yogurt for strawberry yogurt. Swap the yogurt for frozen yogurt for a more milkshake-like drink.
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