This dairy free strawberry smoothie is made with almond milk, and specifically with frozen berries to give it a nice icy slushy texture.
This time of year is bittersweet in many ways: many of you already have children who have gone back to school (ours start after Labor Day), this is when the days start getting shorter, and the abundance of fresh fruit & vegetables that summer provides starts to wane.
Oregon strawberries, which are, in the opinion, the absolute BEST strawberries in the entire planet, have been "out of season" for a few weeks already. Insert super sad face here. Have you had fresh Oregon strawberries? Hood strawberries are the favorite, and let me tell you: once you go Hood Strawberries, you can't go back, folks. You simply can't.
So, thank goodness for the modern miracle known as the freezer.
Fresh berries that are frozen can last for several months, and they are little bits of sunshine that help Pacific Northwest residents get through the fall and winter, which We call the Grey Season. Strawberry sorbet in December? No problem! Organic berry smoothies in January? Absolutely.
So in tribute to the great Oregon strawberries that were lovingly picked and are now resting beautifully in freezers across the Pacific Northwest, We give you today's Foodie Friday recipe: the simple, refreshing, healthy Summer's End Strawberry Smoothie.
Summer's End Dairy Free Strawberry Smoothie
We call this Summer's End because this berry smoothie calls specifically for those frozen strawberries.
TheAlmond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk Vanilla Unsweeteened that We use to make it a dairy free strawberry smoothie gives it a nice, slightly thicker texture than you would get from regular skim milk or even regular 2% milk. Plus, We simply like the added depth of flavor that you get from the almondmilk coconutmilk.
As an optional sweetener, you could add the honey as We did — but it's definitely not necessary.
Summer's End Dairy Free Strawberry Smoothie
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 smoothie This dairy-free strawberry smoothie is a great way to start the day, or enjoy it as a refreshing afternoon snack!Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk Vanilla Unsweeteened
- 1 Tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a blender.
- Pour into a tall glass and smile.
Notes
If you prefer a smoothie that is less sweet, skip the honey.Nutrition
Calories: 191 kcal, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 0.04 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 329 mg, Potassium: 452 mg, Fiber: 7 g, Sugar: 32 g, Vitamin A: 35 IU, Vitamin C: 169 mg, Calcium: 347 mg, Iron: 1 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Now, We know this isn't a groundbreaking recipe as far as food and drink recipes go, but we LOVE smoothies in our house, and We've had so many people ask me for more smoothie recipes. If you haven't used frozen berries in your smoothies yet, try this recipe! It's tried and true, and a great way to help you start your day or put the pep back into your step mid-afternoon as an afternoon snack.
We like this smoothie as is, but he prefers it to have more berries, so We'll add frozen blueberries and Marionberries (Oregon's sweet cousin to the blackberry) to his smoothie.
What are your favorite summer fruits & veggies to freeze and enjoy after the season ends?
This post is sponsored by Almond Breeze Almondmilk. All opinions, recipes, and photos are, as always, the own. We love this stuff and think you will too!
