How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie

Last Updated: March 31, 2023 Tested

Strawberry smoothies are delicious, healthy, and a breeze to make. They can also be a fantastic party treat or a refreshing afternoon snack. Make delicious smoothies in no time. To make a strawberry smoothie, try one of the following recipes.

Prep time: 5-8 minutes
Cook time (blending): 2-4 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Strawberry Smoothie

About 12 strawberries
1 cup of ice
1/2 cup of plain or fruit-flavored yogurt
1/2 tsp of strawberry, strawberry-banana, or vanilla ice cream (optional)
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup of orange juice

Strawberry-Blackberry Smoothie

About 12 strawberries
1/3 cup of orange juice (fresh or from concentrate)
About 10 blackberries
1/2 cup of ice
1/2 cup of plain or fruit-flavored yogurt (optional)

Honey Strawberry Smoothie

About 6 strawberries
1 cup plain yogurt (normal or low-fat, each tastes great)
Honey to taste
1 sliced banana

Vanilla Strawberry Smoothie

About 10 strawberries
1 cup of milk
Strawberry or vanilla yogurt
1 1/2 cups of vanilla or strawberry ice-cream
Vanilla extract
1 cup of orange juice
Ice cubes

Strawberries Wild Smoothie

3/4 cup of apple juice
1 cup of frozen or fresh whole strawberries
1 sliced banana
2 scoops of fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt
1cup of ice

Method 1

Method 1 of 5:

Strawberry Smoothie

If you prefer, you can use pulp-free orange juice, or orange juice with pulp for additional thickness. Orange juice will add a little bit of tartness to your smoothie, contrasting well with the sweetness of the strawberries.
You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen strawberries, you may not need as much ice. If using fresh strawberries, make sure to wash your strawberries and remove the crown (the green leafy stem at the top) before adding your strawberries.

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Plain yogurt will give creaminess to your smoothie and highlight the flavor of your strawberries without overpowering it. You can also add ice cream and/or strawberry juice if desired.
Adding the hard ice after the strawberries will allow the blender blades to grind more effectively. If using frozen strawberries, you may prefer to reduce the amount of ice to 1/2 cup. Because the strawberries are frozen, they will already help make your smoothie cold and icy.
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Blend for about 5 seconds, pause, then blend again. Repeat until mixed. You may need to stir your smoothie with a spoon between mixes to ensure that no strawberries or ice cubes get stuck.
- Listen to the sound of the blender. If the blender is making a lot of noise, keep blending until the sound is smooth. Stir one last time with a spoon to ensure that your smoothie is completely blended.
- If your smoothie is still very slushy when you have finished blending, add additional cubes of ice until your smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
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Add milk to the blended mixture. Adding milk at the end keeps it from mixing directly with the orange juice, which may curdle it.
- You can use fat-free milk, 2% milk, or give your smoothie an extra creaminess by adding whole milk.
Serve in a chilled glass if you desire or pour into cups to share. Top your smoothie off with a straw and enjoy.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 5:

Strawberry-Blackberry Smoothie

If you prefer, you can use pulp-free orange juice, or orange juice with pulp for additional thickness. Orange juice will add a little bit of tartness to your smoothie, contrasting well with the sweetness of the strawberries and blackberries.
You can use fresh or frozen strawberries and blackberries. If you are using fresh fruit, be sure to wash it and remove the crown (the green leafy stem at the top) of the strawberries before adding to your mixture.
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Add ice. Adding the hard ice after the fruit will allow the blender blades to grind more effectively.
- If using frozen fruit, you may prefer to reduce the amount of ice to 1/2 cup. If the strawberries and blackberries are frozen, they will help make your smoothie cold and icy.
Plain yogurt will impart a tarter flavor and add an additional creaminess to your smoothie.
5
Blend for about 5 seconds, pause, then blend again. Repeat until mixed. You may need to stir your smoothie with a spoon between mixes to ensure that no strawberries, blackberries, or ice cubes get stuck.
- Listen to the sound of the blender. If the blender is making a lot of noise, keep blending until the sound is smooth. Stir one last time with a spoon to ensure that your smoothie is completely blended.
- If your smoothie is still very slushy when you have finished blending, add additional cubes of ice until your smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
Pour your smoothie into a chilled glass or cups to share. Top your smoothie off with a straw.

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Method 3

Method 3 of 5:

Honey Strawberry Smoothie

Yogurt will add additional creaminess and act as a base for the flavor of your strawberries. You can use non-fat, low-fat, or regular yogurt.
You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen strawberries, you may not need as much ice. If using fresh strawberries, make sure to wash your strawberries and remove the crown (the green leafy stem at the top) before adding your strawberries.
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Blend until smooth. Blend for about 5 seconds, pause, then blend again. Repeat until mixed. You may need to stir your smoothie with a spoon between mixes to ensure that no strawberries or ice cubes get stuck.
- Listen to the sound of the blender. If the blender is making a lot of noise, keep blending until the sound is smooth. Stir one last time with a spoon to ensure that your smoothie is completely blended.
You can use a fresh banana, or frozen pieces. Blend until smooth.
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Add honey to taste. Use about a tablespoon to start, then blend. Take a sip of your smoothie and add more honey if you desire additional sweetness.
- Avoid adding large amounts of honey to start. Your smoothie can get sweet very quickly and too much honey may ruin your smoothie.
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Enjoy your smoothie. Serve in a tall chilled glass or cups to share. Top your smoothie off with a straw, and enjoy!
- Serve your smoothie over ice, or blend a few ice cubes into the mixture to chill your smoothie if desired.
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Method 4

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Vanilla Strawberry Smoothie

You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen strawberries, you may not need as much ice. If using fresh strawberries, make sure to wash your strawberries and remove the crown (the green leafy stem at the top) before adding your strawberries.
You can use fat-free milk, 2% milk, or give your smoothie an extra creaminess by adding whole milk.
Strawberry yogurt will give your smoothie a stronger strawberry taste. If you prefer to have more of a vanilla tasting smoothie, use vanilla flavored yogurt.
Blend for about 5 seconds, pause, then blend again. Repeat until mixed. You may need to stir your smoothie with a spoon between mixes to ensure that no strawberries, blackberries, or ice cubes get stuck.
5
Add the vanilla or strawberry ice-cream and vanilla extract (1-2 drops). You can play around a little bit with the flavor of your smoothie. If you prefer more of a strawberry taste, use strawberry ice-cream. Blend until smooth.
- You can also use an equal amount of both strawberries and vanilla ice-cream.
If you prefer, you can use pulp-free orange juice, or orange juice with pulp for additional thickness. Orange juice will add a little bit of tartness to your smoothie, contrasting well with the sweetness of the strawberries.
Adding the hard ice after the strawberries will allow the blender blades to grind more effectively. If using frozen strawberries, you may prefer to reduce the amount of ice to 1/2 cup. Because the strawberries are frozen, they will already help make your smoothie cold and icy.
8
Blend until smooth. Start by blending for about 5 seconds, pause, then blend again. Repeat until mixed. You may need to stir your smoothie with a spoon between mixes to ensure that no strawberries or ice cubes get stuck.
- Listen to the sound of the blender. If the blender is making a lot of noise, keep blending until the sound is smooth. Stir one last time with a spoon to ensure that your smoothie is completely blended.
- If your smoothie is still very slushy when you have finished blending, add additional cubes of ice until your smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
Pour your smoothie into a chilled glass or cups to share. Top your smoothie off with a straw.

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Method 5

Method 5 of 5:

Strawberries Wild Smoothie

Apple juice will give a little bit of sweetness so you don't need to add additional sugar to your smoothie. Apple juice also works as a base for the flavor of your strawberries.
You can use fresh or frozen strawberries and banana slices. If you are using fresh strawberries, be sure to wash them and remove the crown (the green leafy stem at the top) of the strawberries before adding to your mixture.
Scoop your vanilla frozen yogurt into the mixture. You can try regular frozen yogurt, non-fat frozen yogurt, or vanilla soy frozen yogurt.
Adding the hard ice after the strawberries will allow the blender blades to grind more effectively. If using frozen strawberries, you may prefer to reduce the amount of ice to 1/2 cup. Because the strawberries are frozen, they will already help make your smoothie cold and icy.
5
Blend until smooth. Start by blending for about 5 seconds, pause, then blend again. Repeat until mixed. You may need to stir your smoothie with a spoon between mixes to ensure that no strawberries, banana slices, or ice cubes get stuck.
- Listen to the sound of the blender. If the blender is making a lot of noise, keep blending until the sound is smooth. Stir one last time with a spoon to ensure that your smoothie is completely blended.
- If your smoothie is still very slushy when you have finished blending, add additional cubes of ice until your smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
Pour your smoothie into a chilled glass or cups to share. Top your smoothie off with a straw.

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Do I have to add orange juice?

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No, you don't. You can just add more milk instead. The orange juice simply adds a more complex flavor.

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Do I need to use yogurt?

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Double check it is not out of date. Maybe it isn't the milk you normally buy and that is why it tastes weird. If you don't like it, don't drink it and possibly see if you can find some "normal" tasting milk.

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If you want the smoothie creamier, add 1 cup of milk or extra ice cream.

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Adding ice cream will create a thicker, creamier smoothie.

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If you desire a sweeter smoothie, try adding 1 1/2 tsp. of sugar or honey and blend.

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Always put the lid on the blender before you turn it on and for the entire blending time.

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Things You'll Need

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How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients

Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry-Blackberry Smoothie

Honey Strawberry Smoothie

Vanilla Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberries Wild Smoothie

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Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry-Blackberry Smoothie

Honey Strawberry Smoothie

Vanilla Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberries Wild Smoothie

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