Keep in mind, this recipe is intended to taste like a strawberry milkshake. And it really does! If you want a less-sweet drink, or would rather not use dates, be sure to check out my Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe instead.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make the best strawberry smoothie, you’ll need just 4 simple ingredients.
Frozen strawberries Milk (I use almond milk) Medjool dates Vanilla extract
This combination reminds me so much of strawberry ice cream! But, if you don’t have dates on hand, you can replace them with 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, for a similar sweetness level.
How to Make It
How do you make a strawberry smoothie from scratch? Start with the items that are the most difficult to blend, saving the frozen fruit for last.
I like to blend the dates, almond milk, and vanilla first. Once you don’t see any large pieces of dates left, you can add in the frozen strawberries and blend again.
Finally, you’ll add in the ice, for an extra-slushy, milkshake texture. Depending on how large your ice cubes are, you may only need 2 or 3 to achieve a slushy texture.
Keep in mind that the more ice you add, the more diluted the flavor will be, so start with less. You can always add more as needed! Serve the strawberry smoothie right away for the best flavor and texture. You can even make it fancy with a little coconut whipped cream on top!
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Need some more smoothie inspiration? Try these!
Kale Smoothie Detox Smoothie Oatmeal Smoothie Coffee Smoothie (tastes like a Frappuccino!) Apple Smoothie Zucchini Smoothie
If you try this Strawberry Smoothie, please leave a comment below letting me know how you like it. And if you make any modifications, I’d love to hear about those, too! Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite milkshake flavor?
