This strawberry shortcake smoothie is creamy and refreshingly sweet, perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or even a light dessert. Once you’ve tasted a sip of this delicious smoothie you’ll find you can’t get enough of it!
About This Recipe
Want a quick, sweet, and tasty breakfast? Enjoy this delicious combination of strawberries, bananas, shortbread cookies, and almond milk. This easy recipe is ready in just a few minutes! Place all ingredients into the blender and whiz up until smooth.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: This smoothie is so easy to make and it only takes 5 minutes to prepare.
- Simple ingredients: This strawberry shortcake smoothie recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients.
- Delicious and nutritious: This strawberry shortcake smoothie is not only delicious but also refreshing and packed with nutrients. The combination of sweet strawberries, shortbread cookies, and bananas creates a perfect balance of flavors.
What You Need to Make Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie
- Strawberries: Frozen strawberries add a perfect icy texture to this smoothie. If you don’t like the texture of the smoothie to be very icy, you can use fresh strawberries.
- Banana: Frozen bananas add natural sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie. Use fully ripe and slightly spotted bananas.
- Shortbread cookies: To make this smoothie taste exactly like strawberry shortcake, we use shortcake cookies.
- Almond milk: Almond milk gives a perfect creamy texture, smooth consistency, and rich flavor to the smoothie.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract adds a subtle vanilla flavor to the smoothie.
- Greek yogurt: Use plain Greek yogurt for this recipe. The Greek yogurt adds extra protein and a creamy texture to the smoothie.
- Maple syrup: Maple syrup is my optional sweetener of choice for the strawberry shortcake smoothie. Of course, if you don’t have a sweet tooth, I recommend that you taste the smoothie before adding maple syrup to adjust the amount of sweetener.
How to Make Strawberry Smoothie
- Hull strawberries with a small paring knife.
- Put all these ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and add maple syrup if desired.
- Pour into a glass and serve, topped with strawberries and cookie crumbles if desired.
Expert Tips
- You can use frozen fruits to add a nice chill to your smoothie and negate the need for ice.
- Use a proper ratio of liquid to solid ingredients. Start with a small amount of milk and gradually add more as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Taste the smoothie before serving and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- The texture and flavor of the smoothie might change slightly after it’s been stored. For the best flavor, serve immediately after blending.
Variations
- To make the smoothie more filling and give it a bit of texture, you can add a handful of oats.
- Add a small amount of almond extract for extra nutty flavor.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to your smoothie for a protein boost.
FAQs
What Is Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Made Of?
This smoothie mimics the flavors of classic strawberry shortcake. It is a delicious combination of strawberries, bananas, shortbread cookies, and almond milk.
Can Smoothies Be Made Ahead and Refrigerated?
It is best enjoyed freshly made. However, it can be stored in an airtight container or a mason jar with a tight lid in the fridge for up to 1 day. Before drinking, give the smoothie a quick stir as it may separate during storage.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled, fresh or frozen
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 4 shortbread cookies
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
Step 1
Hull strawberries with a small paring knife.
Step 2
Put all these ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 3
Taste and add maple syrup if desired.
Step 4
Pour into a glass and serve, topped with strawberries and cookie crumbles if desired.
