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    Home » All Recipes » Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (without milk)

    updated: September 17, 2022

    Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (without milk)

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    This delicious and healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie requires no milk, yogurt or banana! With just a handful of simple whole-food ingredients, it whips up in a cinch and will tantalize your tastebuds with a creamy, dairy-free blend of strawberry and vanilla.

    A pink strawberry smoothie in a glass bottle with a striped straw in front of a bowl of ripe strawberries.

    *Nutrition Disclaimer: Although Michelle holds certification in Holistic Nutrition, Yoga and Energy Medicine, the health, fitness and nutritional information provided on this site is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please read our disclaimers page for more information.

    Thanks to the wonderful cashew nut, you can make this healthy strawberry shortcake smoothie without milk! Yes, you read that right. Not even dairy-free milk is required. So, if you're all out, there's no need to fret. A creamy, refreshing Strawberry Smoothie is still in order!

    How to Make a Healthy Strawberry Smoothie Without Milk

    Making a healthy strawberry shortcake smoothie without milk couldn't be simpler! To see how it's done you can watch the video here.

    As mentioned above, cashews are what make this possible. Once blended with the strawberries and water, they become creamy and smooth, just like milk! However, if you want to make an ultra-creamy smoothie, you can always use your favourite milk in place of the water.

    A pink smoothie in a jar with a straw sitting beside an overfilled bowl of cashews and a bowl of fresh strawberries.

    What You Will Need

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    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • Strawberries
    • Raw Cashews (or Soaked)
    • Pure Vanilla Extract
    • Pure Maple Syrup
    • Ice
    • Water
    • Collagen Creamer / Booster (Optional)
    Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Ingredients (strawberries, cashews, collagen powder, maple syrup and vanilla).

    Substitutions & Add-Ons

    Frozen Strawberries

    If using frozen strawberries, you may need to adjust the amount of liquid. For instance, if your strawberries are quite frosty, reduce the amount of water (or milk) to around ¾ cups. Or you can simply omit the ice. This will keep your smoothie from getting too watery. 

    On the other hand, if your strawberries are freshly frozen, and you are omitting the ice, you may need to add a bit more water (or milk). About ¼ cup should suffice.

    Adding More Ice

    If you want your smoothie to be nice and chilled for those sweltering summer days but only have fresh strawberries on hand, you can always add more ice!

    Just like when using frozen strawberries, you will need to adjust the amount of liquid to prevent your smoothie from getting too watered down. The amount of liquid will depend on how many ice cubes you add. Generally, three standard-sized ice cubes are the equivalent of about ¼ cup. So, if you add three ice cubes, reduce the water or milk from 1 cup to about ¾ cups. 

    You probably won't want to add more than 6 ice cubes in total since you will need some liquid to help your blender along.

    Superfood Smoothie Boosters

    If you want to add a nutritional boost to your Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie, plenty of options pair well with the strawberry-vanilla flavour! Here's a list of some of my favourite Superfood powders to add. (The following list contains affiliate links where I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.)

    • Aura Collagen Creamer
    • Collagen Booster
    • Maca
    • Spirulina (no more than ¼ tsp)
    • Reishi 
    • Lion's Mane

    Soaked Cashews

    To soak or not to soak. If that is your question, here are a couple of factors to consider. 

    1. The power of your blender - Is your blender powerful enough to blend raw cashews smoothly?  - If not, you will probably want to go with soaked. You can soak your cashews overnight or in warm water for 10 - 20 minutes. See my guide on making cashew cream for further details and soaking tips!
    2. Do you have any digestive/gut issues? - Soaked cashews contain fewer compounds that hinder the absorption of nutrients. Plus, enzyme activity has already begun, giving a kick-start on digestion. You can also add apple cider vinegar or kelp to increase the benefits of this process. 

    Step 1 - Place Ingredients in Blender Jug

    To make this Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie, simply add all the ingredients into your blender jug. 

    First, pour in one and a half cups of water (or your milk of choice for an extra creamy smoothie). Next, add one teaspoon of pure maple syrup, one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, one-third of a cup of raw (or soaked) cashews and one cup of fresh strawberries.

    Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Ingredients in a blender (ice, strawberries, cashews).

    Step 2 - Blend 

    Once all your ingredients are in the jug, blend until smooth. The time will vary depending on your blender power and whether you are using soaked cashews. However, thirty seconds should be long enough for most blenders.

    Step 3 - Serve and Enjoy!

    Once all the ingredients are smoothly blended, power down your blender and pour your Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie into your favourite smoothie glass to enjoy!

    The top of a frothy, pink strawberry smoothie freshly poured into a bottle with a straw.

    How Long Does A Strawberry Smoothie Last?

    This Strawberry Smoothie is best served fresh. It will keep for eight to twelve hours in the fridge. However, for the best results, consume right away.

    What Makes this Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Healthy?

    As mentioned above, this Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie is made with a handful of whole-food ingredients, requires no milk and is free of refined sugars. However, that's not all! This smoothie is full of antioxidants, fibre and skin-loving nutrients.

    A healthy strawberry smoothie beside raw cashews and a bowl of strawberries.

    Great Source of Antioxidants 

    Strawberries contain a unique and very powerful flavinoid called anthocyanidins. This type of antioxidant is known for its protective qualities against heart disease, cancer and inflammation.

    Good Source of Fibre

    Both strawberries and cashews make an excellent source of fibre. This smoothie alone provides 4 grams of fibre! That's 16% of the daily recommended intake for women.

    Excellent Source of Skin-Loving Vitamins & Minerals

    Vitamin C

    Strawberries are a great source of many skin-loving vitamins and minerals. First, they contain high amounts of vitamin C. Vitamin C enhances their antioxidant activity and is an active component in collagen production.

    B Vitamins

    Strawberries also contain many B vitamins, including biotin, B1, B6, B5 and folic acid. B vitamins are a crucial and often underlooked factor in our health. Their most known role is enzyme function and metabolizing nutrients. However, their job goes far beyond that. They are also needed for cellular function. This goes from our brains and nervous systems to our skin, hair and nails. 

    A freshly poured, strawberry smoothie sitting in front of a bowl of strawberries and spilled cashews.

    Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Seasonal Benefits

    Early Summer to Harvest (Late Summer)

    This Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie makes a great summer refresher! Strawberries are ready for harvest in the early summer, which makes a great time to eat them!

    Just the same, strawberries make a delicious, balancing summer treat right through until the beginning of autumn.

    Cooling

    Strawberries are considered a cooling food and can help cool down the body, making them great for those sweltering dog days of summer. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is because they balance our yin (downward and inward) energy, which provides a calming, cooling balance to all the summer yang (upward and outward) energy.

    Coloured Red

    Now, here's nature's intelligence for you. She makes sure there is balance in each food. As mentioned above, strawberries are considered a yin fruit. However, they are also red. Which is associated with yang energy.

    Red foods are also associated with the summer season and the fire element. When you think about it, many red foods grow abundantly in the summer and are great eaten raw. Strawberries, raspberries, cherries, tomatoes, grapes, radishes, apples, and the list goes on!

    Much like strawberries, many of these foods have cooling (yin) effects on the body yet also have the yang energy of the red colour.

    Sweet-Sour Tasting

    Strawberries, of course, fall on the sweet-tasting side. This means they are perfect for savouring during those late summer weeks when our bodies are beginning to pack away nutrients for the colder months ahead. However, they also have a sour taste which means they are perfect for enjoying from late spring all the way through to the end of summer.

    A person grabbing a freshly poured, pink strawberry smoothie.

    What Months Are Strawberries in Season?

    The month that strawberries are in season for picking really depends on your location. Here, in the northern part of the hemisphere, the prime strawberry picking month is June. However, in more southern parts of the world, strawberry season can start as early as April. 

    THIS RECIPE IS...


    • Cooling
    • Antioxidant-Rich
    • Full of Skin-Loving Nutrients
    • Perfect for the Summer Season
    • Quick and Easy to Make

    More Summer Recipes You Might Enjoy

    • Healthy Vegan Banana Cream Pudding With Turmeric
    • Healthy Pineapple Smoothie
    • Vegan Peaches And Cream
    • Cinnamon Berry & Beetroot Smoothie Bowl (Raw, Vegan)
    • Avocado & Moringa Green Smoothie (Nutrient Rich, Lactogenic)
    A beautiful, pink Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie, freshly poured with a straw, sitting beside raw ingredients.

    If you try this Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie recipe, let me know how it turns out by leaving a comment and/or a rating below! And make sure you're following along on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook for more wildly nutritious recipes!

    A healthy strawberry Shortcake Smoothie next to spilled raw cashews and a bowl of strawberries.

    Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (without milk)

    Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
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    Wake up to a creamy, dairy-free blend of strawberry and vanilla. This Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie requires no milk, yogurt or banana!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Dietary DF, Oil Free, Soy Free
    Season(s) Summer
    Difficulty Easy
    Yield 1 Pint

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (*See Notes if Using Frozen)
    • ⅓ cup Raw / Soaked Cashews
    • 1 cup Water
    • 3 - 4 Ice Cubes
    • 1 teaspoon Pure Maple Syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Collagen Powder / Creamer (*Optional*)

    Instructions
     

    • First, pour in one and a half cups of water (or for an extra creamy smoothie, your milk of choice). Next, add one teaspoon pure maple syrup, one teaspoon pure vanilla extract, one-third of a cup raw (or soaked) cashews and one cup fresh strawberries.
    • Once all your ingredients are in the jug, blend until smooth. The time will vary depending on your blender power and whether you are using soaked cashews. However, thirty seconds should be long enough for most blenders.
    • Once all the ingredients are smoothly blended, power down your blender and pour your Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie into your favourite smoothie glass and enjoy!
    • This Strawberry Smoothie is best served fresh. It will keep for 8 - 12 hours in the fridge. However, it is best consumed right away.

    Notes

    *If using frozen strawberries, you may need to adjust the amount of liquid. For instance, if your strawberries are quite frosty, reduce the amount of water (or milk) to around ¾ cups. Or simply omit the ice. This will keep your smoothie from getting too watery. 
    **If you want to replace the collagen powder or add more nutritional value to your smoothie, there are plenty of superfoods that pair well with the strawberry-vanilla flavour! Maca, spirulina and mushroom powders like reishi and lion's mane are some of my favourites.

    Watch the Video!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pint | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg
    Total Servings : 1 pint
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    Posted by Michelle McCowan on September 17, 2022 Filed Under: All Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Drinks, Featured Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Oil Free Recipes, Summer Recipes, Vegan & Dairy-Free Recipes

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