Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

This is the smoothie we make most often: frozen strawberries, plain yogurt and a little milk, with a few oats to make it more filling. It tastes like a strawberry milkshake but is much less sweet.

Plain yogurt gives you control over the sweetness. Taste after blending and add honey only if your berries need it; peak-season strawberries usually don't.

Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

This is the smoothie we make most often: frozen strawberries, plain yogurt and a little milk, with a few oats to make it more filling. It tastes like a strawberry milkshake but is much less sweet.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups frozen organic strawberries
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt whole-milk or Greek
• 3/4 cup milk dairy or plant-based
• 2 tbsp rolled oats optional
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, to taste

Method

 

1. If using oats, put them in the blender first and pulse a few times to break them up.
2. Add the milk, yogurt, strawberries and vanilla.
3. Blend on high for about 1 minute, scraping down the sides once if needed, until completely smooth.
4. Taste and blend in honey if you want it sweeter. Pour and serve right away.

Notes

• Let frozen berries sit for 5 minutes before blending if your blender is not very powerful.
• Greek yogurt makes a thicker, spoonable smoothie; regular yogurt pours more easily.

Fresh strawberries instead of frozen

If you only have fresh strawberries, hull them and add 4–5 ice cubes or half a frozen banana so the smoothie is cold and thick. In early summer, when local berries are at their best, it is worth hulling and freezing a few bags for later.

Choosing yogurt

Whole-milk yogurt gives the richest texture, while low-fat yogurt makes a lighter drink. Greek yogurt is strained and much thicker, so you may need an extra splash of milk. Flavored yogurts often contain a lot of added sugar, which is why we start with plain and sweeten to taste. If you buy organic strawberries frozen, check the bag for any added syrup; plain frozen berries contain only fruit.

Variations

• Strawberry-banana: add half a ripe banana and reduce the milk slightly.
• Strawberry-orange: use fresh orange juice instead of milk for a tangier, brighter drink.
• Strawberry-oat: double the oats and add a pinch of cinnamon for a breakfast-style shake.

Variations and swaps

• Use a mix of berries, or half strawberries and half frozen peaches.
• Use coconut or soy yogurt and plant milk for a dairy-free version.
• Add a tablespoon of nut butter for a heartier drink.

Storing and reheating

Drink within a few hours, or refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 1 day and shake before serving. Leftovers can also be frozen in ice-pop molds.

Questions readers ask

Why add oats?

They thicken the smoothie and make it more filling. Skip them if you prefer a lighter drink.

Can I prepare it the night before?

Measure the dry ingredients and berries into the blender jar and keep it in the freezer; add the liquids and blend in the morning.

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