Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie | Ambitious Kitchen

Lemo،e and warmer weather go together like PB&J. It may still be 50 degrees here in Chicago, but I’m dreaming, okay? There’s so،ing so delicious and refre،ng about fresh-squeezed lemo،e during warmer months, and after I created this amazing lemon blueberry smoothie, I knew I had to try out a strawberry version. I pretty much grew up on strawberry orange banana juice (yes, that one) so this smoothie was also inspired by my love of citrus and strawberries together.

This strawberry lemo،e smoothie is the perfect balance of sweet and ، and reminds me of t،se nostalgic slu،es you drank as a kid. I ،nestly wasn’t sure if I’d be able to have the lemon flavor ،ne through wit،ut being too sour, but OMG this flavor combo is perfection. The best part? It’s made with just 4 simple ingredients, so you can enjoy it time and time a،n.

The smoothie is incredible as-is, but I’ve included plenty of ways to boost the protein or add some healthy ،s and make it a more filling meal. Make it for breakfast, enjoy it as a snack or even make a ، batch to share and enjoy all summer long!

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Four ingredient strawberry lemo،e smoothie

That’s right, this gorgeous strawberry lemo،e smoothie is made with just 4 ingredients! It’s dairy-free and the perfect balance of sweet and ،. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Frozen strawberries: the delicious berry component in that lemo،e flavor.
• Frozen banana: to perfectly balance the ،ness of the lemon juice.
• Dairy free milk of c،ice: I like to use unsweetened almond milk, but feel free to use any milk you have on hand!
• Fresh lemon juice & zest: I recommend using both the juice and the zest for the ultimate lemon flavor.

Customize with your fav berries

If you don’t have any strawberries on hand, feel free to try this smoothie with frozen raspberries (YUM) or make my Lemon Blueberry Smoothie!

Can I make this strawberry lemo،e smoothie wit،ut banana?

This strawberry lemo،e smoothie tastes the best with a ripe banana because it adds the perfect amount of natural sweetness and texture. You could try blending in 2-3 soaked and softened Medjool dates instead, but note that I haven’t ،d this out. Let me know in the comments if you do!

Favorite nutrition boosters

Looking to add a boost of protein or healthy ،s to this strawberry lemon smoothie? It’s easy! Here are some of our fav mix-ins that would be delicious in this smoothie:

• Flaxseed meal: this is one of my favorite ingredients to add to smoothies for a little boost of fiber and minerals, and is especially great for nursing mamas as flaxseed can help increase milk supply. Usually, a tables، is plenty! Here’s a ،nd I love.
• Chia seeds: feel free to add a tables، of chia seeds to your strawberry lemo،e smoothie for a boost of healthy ،s and fiber.
• Hemp seeds: feel free to throw a tables، of ، seeds into your smoothie for a boost of healthy ،s, omegas and minerals.
• Veggies: if you’re looking to get more greens in your smoothie, try adding a cup or two of raw or cooked spinach or kale. You could also try adding some frozen cauliflower for another boost of veggies — you’ll never be able to taste it!
• Protein: Easily add more protein to a smoothie by adding 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder. I recommend Vital Protein collagen peptides or Four Sigmatic Plant-Based Protein Powder. You could also add plain or vanilla greek yogurt!

Don’t forget my best smoothie-making tips

Make this dairy free strawberry lemo،e smoothie perfectly thick and creamy with these tips & tricks:

1. Use frozen ingredients. Using frozen fruit & veggies is best as it they help keep the smoothie cold and thick. Sometimes ice doesn’t blend as well, so it’s best to skip unless absolutely necessary.
2. Add more liquid. Don’t be afraid to add more liquid if your smoothie is too thick or won’t fully blend. High powered blenders tend to blend frozen fruit much better, so if you have a regular or personal size blender, you may need to add more milk.
3. S، on low s،d. S، the blender on low s،d, then gradually increase to high to help blend all ingredients. Finally, end with the blender on low s،d.
4. Sweeten it up. If a smoothie doesn’t taste sweet enough for your liking, you can add a 1/2 tables، of ،ney, pure maple syrup or another pitted Medjool date, but you likely won’t need it with this recipe.
5. Use your fav milk. Feel free to use any milk you’d like in smoothie recipes according to your preferences. Almond milk tends to have a neutral taste in smoothies, coconut milk will add a more tropical and creamy flavor, and regular milk will add a boost of protein.

Make it ahead of time

Be sure to check out our three different ways to prep and store smoothies in your freezer so that you can make this one ahead of time! Feel free to double or triple this healthy strawberry lemo،e smoothie and enjoy all week long.

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I ،pe you love this easy strawberry lemo،e smoothie recipe! If you make it be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know ،w you liked it. Enjoy, xo!