Strawberry Lemon Smoothie

This strawberry lemon smoothie is sweet, tangy, and delicious; think strawberry lemonade without all the sugar. With spinach and chia seeds, this vegan smoothie includes protein fiber antioxidants and is a nutrition powerhouse. This strawberry lemonade smoothie is refreshing and the perfect summer smoothie. 

I drink green smoothies just about every day for breakfast, but sometimes for a snack. It’s my favorite healthy habit for feeling my best and one that I always recommend to others when they’re looking to start changing their habits for the better. 

My favorites include this blueberry smoothie, detox smoothie, mango smoothie, blueberry cherry smoothie, triple berry smoothie, and this strawberry lemon smoothie.

I love fruit smoothies with spinach and constantly experimenting with different fruits and leafy green combinations. In my how to make a green smoothie tutorial, you can check out my formula for creating the perfect green smoothie. See all of my healthy smoothie recipes.

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• Reasons you’ll love this strawberry lemonade smoothie
• Ingredients 
• Shopping tips
• How to make a strawberry lemon smoothie
• Supplies
• Substitutions
• Storage 
• More delicious smoothies
• Strawberry Lemon Smoothie
• Did you make this recipe?

Reasons you’ll love this strawberry lemonade smoothie

• Healthy. This smoothie is gluten-free and dairy-free, and you can bulk up the nutrition by blending in your favorite SuperFood. You’ll feel like you got a shot of vitamin-c after one sip.
• Delicious. This strawberry lemon smoothie recipe taste like frozen strawberry lemonade without all the sugar and guilt. It’s kid-friendly and perfect for someone just getting started.
• Simple to prepare. Make a healthy breakfast within 5 minutes with minimal prep time.
• Make ahead. Throw together smoothie kits to have ingredients ready to blend every morning.

Ingredients 

Here are the ingredients you need to make a strawberry lemon smoothie. I recommend purchasing frozen fruit so your smoothie is cold and creamy. If using fresh fruit, you’ll need to add ice cubes, which will water down the smoothie.

• Strawberries. You can find large bags of organic frozen strawberries at wholesale stores or in the freezer section of the grocery store. If you have access to fresh strawberries, then I recommend freezing them ahead of time. Here are my instructions on how to freeze strawberries.
• Raspberries. Frozen organic raspberries are more affordable than fresh ones, and you don’t need to worry about them spoiling. I haven’t seen large bags of frozen raspberries, but the smaller bags are still cheaper than buying fresh.
• Banana. Using banana in this smoothie gives it a creamy texture and the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the lemon and tartiness of the berries. If possible, I recommend freezing the banana ahead of time. Here are my instructions on freezing bananas.
• Baby spinach. Baby spinach is my favorite leafy green to use in smoothies. It’s mild, so it doesn’t take away from the other ingredients. You can purchase large containers of baby spinach to use in smoothies. If you don’t make a bunch of smoothie kits, then store them in the freezer. Here are my tips for freezing spinach and other greens. 
• Lemon. Lemon gives this strawberry lemon smoothie a delicious fresh flavor. To get the most juice out of the lemon, bring it to room temperature, roll it on the counter before cutting it in half, and squeeze through a hand juice. You want about 1 tablespoon lemon juice. You can freeze leftover lemon juice to use at another time. For more lemon flavor add some lemon zest.
• Chia seeds. To bulk up the nutrition in smoothie recipes, I always turn to chia seeds because they add extra protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. You can purchase chia seeds in the natural food section or the baking section of the grocery store. You can also find chia seeds and other superfoods online at Thrive Market.
• Unsweetened coconut milk. Coconut milk gives the strawberry lemon smoothie a delicious creamy consistency. You can also use unsweetened almond milk or oat milk. You can find non-dairy milk in the grocery store’s dairy or natural food section.
• Filtered water. You’ll only use a little extra water to get your desired consistency.

How to make a strawberry lemon smoothie

• Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
• If your smoothie is too thick, add small amounts of unsweetened coconut milk or water until you get the desired consistency.
• Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy.
• For a thick texture or smoothie bowl, use less liquid for a thinner consistency smoothie.

Substitutions

• Use coconut water or filtered water if you want a less creamy and slushy smoothie consistency. If you use coconut water, be aware of the extra sugar. Use 1 cup coconut water to start.
• Swap in your favorite berries or use a blend of berries.
• Swap in your favorite leafy greens; kale and collard greens are great options.
• Many strawberry lemon smoothie recipes call for sugar, homemade lemonade, or lemonade mix. If your goal is to make a healthy smoothie, I strongly advise against using either of those ingredients; fresh lemonade still has lots of white sugar. Instead, if you want a sweet smoothie, use a whole ripe banana.
• Leave out the banana to reduce the sugar of this strawberry lemon smoothie.
• For extra protein, use a scoop of protein powder or collagen powder. You can also add ½ cup of greek vanilla yogurt or try ¼ of avocado.
• Blend in your favorite superfoods to add extra nutrition to this smoothie.

Storage 

To store: You can store leftover strawberry lemon smoothies in an airtight container for one day, and I recommend a mason jar for best results. The smoothie consistency and color will change, but it will still be tasty; give it a few shakes before consuming.

To freeze: Have strawberry lemon smoothie ingredients ready for the week or month by assembling them (minus the coconut milk) into smoothie packs and storing them in the freezer. Yes, you can squeeze the lemon juice with the other ingredients. The day you drink the smoothie, toss the ingredients in the blender with milk and blend. 

More delicious smoothies

• Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with Almond Butter
• Strawberry Mango Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Tropical Smoothie
• Blueberry Kale Smoothie

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