My Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie is the perfect frosty sip to cool you off on a sunshine-filled day. It's sweet, zesty and simple to make. It's rich in potassium, fiber and vitamin C. Get it...
I've always loved strawberry lemonade. There was a little cafe in my California hometown that served up fresh strawberry lemonade with lunchtime sandwiches and homemade potato chips. Blackberry pie for dessert. So good. This smoothie takes me back to those sunshine flavors.
This smoothie takes that sweet-tart fruity flavor of strawberry lemonade and blends it into a thick and frosty smoothie. I even added in a handfuls of raw cashews to add texture - as well as some added fiber and healthy nut goodness.
You can use fresh or frozen strawberries - I like a blend of both. You can use store bought lemonade or make some fresh yourself - sweetened with agave or maple syrup is my favorite.
Party Bevie. You can even substitute some of the lemonade for a few shots of vodka - if you want to make this into a frosty party cocktail.
Summer sunshine approved. Feel like a true surfer girl or boy as you sip this bright pink glass of refreshment! Ocean breeze not included.
Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
vegan, serves 2
2 cups lemonade
1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
1 large frozen banana
2 tablespoon raw cashews
1 cup coconut water (or regular) ice cubes
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
lemon slices and/or mint leaves for garnish
optional: fresh strawberries blended in
Blend and Serve!
Raw Cashew Bits Add Texture:
Kathy Patalsky says
Hi Sam, the creaminess of a banana is hard to match - but here are a few suggestions..
Try freezing your own papaya - or use frozen mango or pineapple - both have a sweet thick texture. Frozen pears are also an option for sweet/creaminess - but you'd probably have to peel them first (to combat the grainy skin) and freeze them yourself. And if you are really adventurous - (and don't mind the pricetag) frozen cherimoya would be an exquisite banana substitute.
And if all else fails - use some vanilla soy/coconut/hemp cream and than will surely give you the creamy texture similar to a banana. Last tip: you can freeze some of the non-dairy liquid in the recipe (hemp/soy/amond milk etc) into ice cubes - this will help with the texture without adding too much sweetness. Hope that helps!
Sam says
Mmm, I like the idea of mango! Those, I'm addicted to. I may have to give that a try, especially now that the weather's turning warm and humid here in upstate NY.
Kathy Patalsky says
thanx. I could use one right now in fact!
Kathy Patalsky says
Hi Heather!
I bought that glass at crate and barrel about 5 months ago.
And I actually use coconut water for the cubes - not coconut milk. But actually, coconut milk ice cubes would be quite tasty as well!!
here's my coconut water ice cubes post: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2009/04/coconut-water-ice-cubes-best-smoothie.html
~Kathy 🙂