Strawberry and Cream Smoothie
The Florida Strawberry season is in high gear. Florida winter strawberries are available from Thanksgiving thru Easter.
Odds are if you are buying fresh strawberries during the winter months you are buying Florida Strawberries.
To make sure you are buying Fresh from Florida Strawberries look for the Florida Strawberry Growers Association logo on the package.
This week I am celebrating a healthy and nutritious Valentine’s Day with a wonderful group of bloggers from the Sunday Supper Movement.
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Did you know that 8 medium strawberries supply your daily requirement of vitamin C? Can you think of a better way to get your vitamin C than to eat a handful of plump and juicy Florida Strawberries?
Fresh strawberries are not just for dessert, they can be added to many different types of dishes. For more fresh Florida Strawberry recipes visit StrawberrySue.com.
You can also check out the Sunday Supper Fresh Florida Strawberry Recipes Pinterest board for more recipes featuring Florida Strawberries.
Tip: Using frozen strawberries in a homemade smoothie guarantees a thick and icy cold smoothie.
Rinse your fresh strawberries off leaving the caps in place. Place them in a zip-topped plastic bag in the freezer. Once frozen and ready to use carefully slice the cap off before adding them to the blender.
Leaving the caps in place while rinsing helps to keep the strawberries from absorbing water and getting mushy.
Surprise your sweetie with a Valentine's Day breakfast in bed with this nutritious Strawberry and Cream Smoothie.
How to make a Strawberry and Cream Smoothie
- 1 cup canned lite coconut milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups ice
- 10 medium frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon honey, or sweetener of choice if desired
- In a blender place the coconut milk, yogurt, and ice.
- Blend until the ice is blended well.
- To make a layered smoothie:
- Pour 1 cup of the coconut mixture from the blender into a spouted measuring cup and set in the freezer to keep chilled.
- To the remaining mixture in the blender add the frozen strawberries and honey if using.
- Blend until the ice is crushed and all of the strawberries have been blended smooth.
- Divide the strawberry portion between two glasses.
- Retrieve the coconut mixture from the freezer and slowly pour half into each glass.
- Garnish with a sliced strawberry.
- Don't want to make a layered smoothie? Add all the ingredients to the blender at the same time and blend until smooth.
- Make 2 servings.
Strawberry and Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup lite coconut milk
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups ice
- 10 medium frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice if desired
Instructions
- In a blender place the coconut milk, yogurt, and ice.
- Blend until the ice is blended well.
To make a layered smoothie:
- Pour 1 cup of the coconut mixture from the blender into a spouted measuring cup and set in the freezer to keep chilled.
- To the remaining mixture in the blender add the frozen strawberries and honey if using.
- Blend until the ice is crushed and all of the strawberries have been blended smooth.
- Divide the strawberry portion between two glasses.
- Retrieve the coconut mixture from the freezer and slowly pour half into each glass.
- Garnish with a sliced strawberry.
- Make 2 servings.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Don't want to make a layered smoothie? Add all the ingredients to the blender at the same time and blend until smooth.
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Pakistani Food Recipes
Please share chocolate smoothie recipe as well. My kids loved it.
Dee
My kids love strawberries, and this is the prettiest smoothie I've ever seen! Can't wait to try this, so thanks for sharing! 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Dee thank you so much! I hope the kids enjoy the recipe.
Bree
This looks so good! I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Bree
Thank you! Enjoy the recipe.
Soni
Love the use of coconut milk in your smoothie!Sounds delicious!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Soni!
Sue Lau
I love the layering and delicate pink color. Wonderful!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Sue!
Renee@Renee's Kitchen Adventures
Love your tip about freezing strawberries. I never knew this! Also love this smoothie. My son is dairy free, he's love this!
Arlene Mobley
Renee
Thank you! I actually prefer a coconut milk based smoothie. They are really good. I hope your son enjoys the recipe!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
Coconut milk sounds perfect in this smoothie!
Arlene Mobley
Cindy Thanks!
Hezzi-D
I love a good smoothie for breakfast Sounds delicious!
Arlene Mobley
It's a great way to start the morning!
Kelly
I would never think to use coconut milk! Sounds delish!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Kelly!
Liz
i'm never drawn a green smoothie, but a berry smoothie is a different story! How gorgeous is yours!!!
Arlene Mobley
Liz
Green smoothies definitely are an acquired taste. Now, a strawberry smoothie on the other hand, is so good you don't even need to add a sweetener if you are avoiding them. Thanks!
Constance Smith | Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Oh, yes please!!!
Arlene Mobley
Thanks!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
What a beautiful smoothie! Perfect for a healthy breakfast!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Sarah!
Nichole
I just love everything about this smoothie! I love that the frozen Florida strawberries were once fresh and YOU froze them...and coconut milk in a smoothie, is my favorite. Happy Valentine's Day!
Arlene Mobley
Nichole
Thank you and Happy Valentines Day!
Renee
I like how this is made with coconut milk. The combo of strawberry and coconut is so good.
Arlene Mobley
Renee thank you!