This Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie is naturally sweetened with fruit and gets its creaminess from protein-packed Greek yogurt. It’s a healthy way to get your milkshake fix!
I call this smoothie the Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie because, you guessed it, it tastes like a strawberry milkshake. But this smoothie is completely without the guilt that comes along with a real strawberry milkshake. It’s purely fruit, yogurt, and milk, plus some ground flaxseed for an added nutritional boost. The smoothie has natural sweetness from the fruit and a little tang from the Greek yogurt. I like to add a few frozen peach slices to this smoothie, but the strawberry flavor remains the most prominent. If you use pineapple instead of peach, you will taste a hint of pineapple in your smoothie. The banana helps to smooth out the texture of the smoothie.
This smoothie is perfect for breakfast, lunch, a snack, or even dessert! Plus, since it’s made with frozen fruit, you can make it year-round. The recipe below makes two adult-size smoothies, which are just enough for my children and I to share.
Why you’ll love this Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie:
- It’s naturally sweetened with fruit, and has no added sugar.
- Flaxseed is very nutritious and contains fiber and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Flax may help protect against many diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
- It really does taste like a strawberry milkshake!
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Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups lowfat milk
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, optional
- 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen peaches or pineapple
Instructions
- Place banana, Greek yogurt, milk, flaxseed and about half of the frozen fruit in a blender.
- Blend until mostly smooth and then add the rest of the frozen fruit. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Looks amazing!
Can I replace the banana with anything?
The banana helps to thicken the smoothie and gives it a smoother texture, but you can leave it out and your smoothie will still turn out great. Or you can substitute uncooked old-fashioned oats (I would try about 1/4 cup) to thicken the smoothie and add a little extra fiber.
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Oh this strawberry smoothie looks so good, Kristine! I can see why you call it a milkshake. Sounds like the best drink, in healthier form! And so perfect for the warmer weather, too!
This smoothie looks so creamy and I love the Greek yogurt 🙂
Personally, I don’t drink a lot of milkshakes because they’re too rich and heavy. This is my kind of milkshake — healthier and full of Greek yogurt! The photos are so pretty and these are perfect for the strawberry obsession I’ve had lately!
We make smoothies almost every day too, and this version sounds DELISH!
This smoothie looks amazing! I’m the same way with treading through old posts…they pull up old memories for sure. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
This looks delicious! I also love looking through my old posts – it’s such a nice record to have!
I love how you’ve made one of my favorite indulgent treats healthier. This looks delish!
Great combination of ingredients! Nice idea to sneak in flaxseed goodness into milkshake.
Looks so good! I’ve made smoothies every day since just a couple weeks ago. I think this will be my next one….
I hope you like it, Amber!