{DF} Vanilla Strawberries and Cream Smoothie
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In spite of its long name, Dairy-Free Vanilla Strawberries and Cream Smoothie is quite simple to make! With just five ingredients and only minutes needed to bring it to life, this smoothie is comforting, sweet, and filling! {Paleo and/or Vegan}
Dairy-Free Vanilla Strawberries and Cream Smoothie is an updated, allergen-friendly version of a beloved smoothie I used to sip on long before we had food allergies. And after contemplating making my beloved smoothie in my closet (just how well would a blender work next to my clothes but also on carpet flooring?), I decided to start afresh. And now we have this delicious smoothie with what seems to be one of the longest names in the history of smoothies.
But who cares about that when you have such comforting flavors right at your fingertips? Fresh strawberries, vanilla, cashew cream, and your choice of sweetener in a blender? You’ll have your treat in no time!
Ooh, and it’s filling, thanks to the cashew cream. So if you know you’ll be going a while between meals on a particularly busy day, then this smoothie is right up your alley!
Grab your blender and some fresh strawberries and let’s do this!
Dairy-Free Vanilla Strawberries and Cream Smoothie is
- Gluten-free and dairy-free
- Vegan-friendly and Paleo-friendly
- Mildly sweet
- Filling for a great on-the-go snack
Whether your smoothie is vegan and/or paleo will depend on which sweetener you use as well as which vanilla option you go with. Honey is not vegan and agave nectar is not paleo. Pure vanilla should work in a Paleo recipe, while imitation may work in vegan recipes (double-check labels to be certain).
Dairy-Free Vanilla Strawberries and Cream Smoothie ingredients
- Fresh strawberries. Fresh really is best here. But frozen-and-slightly-or-mostly-thawed will also work. You will want strawberries that are on the sweeter side so your smoothie doesn’t taste flat or tart. The simple nature of this recipe also means it’s hard to hide past-their-prime fruits.
- Water. Start with a little bit and add more as needed. How much you need may ultimately depend on how your blender works. Some need more liquid to promote blending and others don’t require much.
- Cashew cream. You can pre-make this dairy-free creamy recipe or do it on the fly by soaking about 1/4 – 1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews in half as much water, ideally overnight (but even a few hours will do the trick).
- Sweetener. Stevia, agave nectar, 100% pure maple syrup, and 100% pure honey are all great options. Actual amounts are to taste and may depend on the freshness of the strawberries. So, play around with what works best for you.
- Vanilla. Pure or extra, whichever you like best.
How to make Dairy-Free Vanilla Strawberries and Cream Smoothie
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender, secure the lid, and begin blending. Increase the speed of the blender until the ingredients are fully mixed. Stream in additional water, if needed, to prevent the blades from clogging. If the smoothie is warm from the blending let cool before enjoying.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for about 2-3 days.
More delicious smoothie recipes!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – we are nothing if not a smoothie family. So if smoothies are your thing, then welcome! We have lots of smoothies to try! Like the other recipes on this blog, these smoothies are gluten-free and dairy-free!
- Dairy-Free Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
- Matcha Mango Smoothie
- Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie
- Single-Serving Chocolate Chia Smoothie
- Vanilla Coffee Protein Smoothie
Spiriteds, stay well and stay wild. Remember to jump into the fun when you can and know how I glad I am that you’re here. 🩷
Dairy-Free Vanilla Strawberries and Cream Smoothie
In spite of its long name, Dairy-Free Vanilla Strawberries and Cream Smoothie is quite simple to make! With just five ingredients and only minutes needed to bring it to life, this smoothie is comforting, sweet, and filling! {Paleo and/or Vegan}
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blender
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup cashew cream
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar, 100% pure maple syrup, or 100% pure honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender, secure the lid, and begin blending. Increase the speed of the blender until the ingredients are fully mixed. Stream in additional water, if needed, to prevent the blades from clogging. If the smoothie is warm from the blending let cool before enjoying.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for about 2-3 days.
Notes
- Adjust sweetener to your liking.
- Add more water, if needed, to blender the ingredients together.
- Work with fresh strawberries for the sweetest flavor.
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