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Strawberry fudge might not be as traditional as classic chocolate fudge, but that’s what makes it so special. The combination of creamy white chocolate chips and strawberry frosting is a perfect flavor that’s both sweet and unique. Whether it’s for gif…

Strawberry fudge might not be as traditional as classic chocolate fudge, but that’s what makes it so special. The combination of creamy white chocolate chips and strawberry frosting is a perfect flavor that’s both sweet and unique. Whether it’s for gifting, holidays, or just a treat to enjoy at home, strawberry fudge is a great...

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Deviled Strawberries

Deviled Strawberries
Looking for the perfect bite-sized treat? These Deviled Strawberries are a no-bake, easy-to-make delight! Fresh strawberries are stuffed with a creamy, sweet cheesecake filling and topped with graham cracker crumbs for that classic…

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Deviled Strawberries

Looking for the perfect bite-sized treat? These Deviled Strawberries are a no-bake, easy-to-make delight! Fresh strawberries are stuffed with a creamy, sweet cheesecake filling and topped with graham cracker crumbs for that classic crunch. Perfect for parties or satisfying those quick cheesecake cravings—trust me, they’ll disappear fast. Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries These Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries are…

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Almond Milk Smoothie

This almond milk smoothie is full of sweet flavor, fiber, and nutrients! This dairy free milk is perfect for blending…

This almond milk smoothie is full of sweet flavor, fiber, and nutrients! This dairy free milk is perfect for blending into fruity purees.

Almond milk smoothie

Want to make a dairy free smoothie recipe? Almond milk is perfect for vegan smoothies: it’s lightly creamy and brings fruity purees together into the ideal texture.

Here we’ve created a strawberry banana spin on our popular strawberry smoothie that is fully plant-based and stars almond milk! Here’s exactly how to make this berry almond milk smoothie: and a little more about using almond milk for blending up healthy drinks.

Why use almond milk in smoothies?

Almond milk is a dairy free, plant based milk made with almonds and water. It’s great for using in smoothies because it’s a dairy free liquid that helps to achieve a creamy texture.

  • Can you taste almond milk in smoothies? Not really! Most almond milk has a very neutral flavor, so it’s virtually imperceptible in a smoothie.
  • Does almond milk make smoothies thicker? No. Almond milk is a good liquid that helps smoothies blend, but its texture is closer to water than milk. By itself, it does not lend creaminess to a smoothie. But with other ingredients, it helps to form the right smoothie texture.

Ingredients in this almond milk smoothie

There are lots of different ways to make an almond milk smoothie. This one’s our favorite: you can’t go wrong with strawberry banana! Our kids absolutely love this smoothie, which makes us confident you will too. Here’s what you need to make this smoothie with almond milk:

  • Frozen strawberries: Frozen strawberries add just the right texture. They’re easy to find at the store and great to store for making on demand smoothies. Substitute any frozen fruit: blueberries, mangos, pineapple, mixed berries, etc.
  • Fresh banana: We always have bananas at our house, but we don’t always remember to freeze them. So we like using room temperature bananas in our smoothie recipes!
  • Almond milk: Use plain or unflavored almond milk. Vanilla also works, but we like using almond milk with no artificial flavors.
  • Ice: Ice adds just the right frozen texture to this fruity puree.
Almond milk smoothie with strawberries and banana in glass with straw

Amp up the protein

Here’s the thing: almond milk itself is not a great source of protein. If you’re drinking this almond milk smoothie to get a boost of protein, here’s what to do:

  • Almond butter: Mix in 1 tablespoon of almond butter to this smoothie (or up to 2 total). It does add an almond flavor and dulls the color of the smoothie a bit.
  • Protein powder: Add a scoop of favorite brand, plain or vanilla. We like this Orgain brand protein powder.
  • Greek yogurt: If you can eat it, yogurt adds quite a bit of protein! Try blending in ¼ cup to ½ cup, to taste.

Variations

You can use this almond milk smoothie recipe as a template for making other flavors! Here are a few ideas for how to swap out the 2 cups frozen strawberries:

  • Mango almond milk smoothie: Substitute frozen mango.
  • Pineapple almond milk smoothie: Substitute frozen pineapple.
  • Mixed berry almond milk smoothie: Substitute mixed berries.
  • Blueberry almond milk smoothie: Substitute frozen blueberries.

8 more almond milk smoothies

You can use almond milk in many smoothie recipes! If you don’t want to make the recipe below, here are a few more ideas! They’re all Vegan Smoothie Recipes.

Almond milk is also great for…

Of course, you can use almond milk in so many different ways! Almond milk is also great for:

Dietary notes

This almond milk smoothie recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

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Easy Almond Milk Smoothie

Almond milk smoothie
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This almond milk smoothie is full of sweet flavor, fiber, and nutrients! This dairy free milk is perfect for blending into fruity purees.

  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 small smoothies
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Smoothies
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 2 bananas (room temperature)
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup almond milk
  • 8 ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the bananas into pieces. Blend until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.

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