Smoothies Fruit Smoothies Berry Smoothies Strawberry Smoothies Creamy Strawberry Smoothie 4.8 (20) 16 Reviews It's hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It's versatile too: You can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending! By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 3, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Nutrition Notes Strawberries are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, as well as other vitamins and minerals. They also provide some fiber—the amount of strawberries in this smoothie is about 4.5 grams. Strawberries have been linked with reduced inflammation and heart disease risk, as well as with boosting brain and digestive health. Thanks to their fiber and because they're low-glycemic, strawberries may also help with stabilizing blood sugar. Cow's milk boasts an impressive line-up of nutrients, including complete protein, calcium, vitamin B12, potassium and vitamin D. Calcium and vitamin D are necessary for bone health and the fat and protein in milk can help keep you full longer. There is mixed consensus regarding dairy and heart health, but research seems to lean toward dairy having a neutral or slightly beneficial effect on heart health. There is even evidence that regularly drinking milk can reduce your risk of diabetes and cognitive decline. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries ¾ cup low-fat milk or unsweetened nondairy milk ¼ cup low-fat plain Greek or regular yogurt 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional) ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Place strawberries, milk, yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), if using, and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 100 Calories 2g Fat 16g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 100 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 11g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 317IU 6% Vitamin C 46mg 51% Vitamin D 44IU 11% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 27mcg 7% Vitamin K 3mcg 3% Sodium 52mg 2% Calcium 165mg 13% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 26mg 6% Potassium 343mg 7% Zinc 1mg 9% Vitamin B12 1mcg 42% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. Carrie is also a certified life and wellness coach and exercise physiologist, and the founder of CarrieMichele Co., a lifestyle company that helps women create lives they love where they can be authentic. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines