Indulge in this beautiful pink strawberry cashew smoothie that tastes like healthy strawberry ice cream in a cup! Homemade cashew milk provides a rich and creamy base for the strawberry smoothie that is such a yummy healthy treat.

The combination of strawberries, dates, cashews, bananas, and collagen powder makes the best creamy strawberry cashew smoothie that is refined sugar-free yet naturally sweet from the fruit and dates. Raw cashews are blended with dates to provide the base for this ultra-creamy smoothie.

I added a banana to the smoothie as they make the best creamy smoothies when blended with cashews, and they are the perfect substitution for regular milk and yogurt if you want to make a strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt or milk.

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The collagen powder is a great addition to amp up the protein content, as it has a neutral flavor and complements the creaminess of the cashews. However, this can be substituted for hemp seeds for anyone who wants to make a vegan strawberry cashew smoothie that is high in protein.

The strawberry banana smoothie without milk is made with the following simple ingredients:

1.5 cups frozen strawberries
1/4 cup cashews
1 banana
3 dates pitted
2 scoops Organika collagen powder
3/4cups water (for cashew milk)

How to make the strawberry cashew smoothie

Make Cashew Milk:

Add the cashews, pitted dates, and 3/4 cup of water in a blender.
Blend in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy. You may need to blend for a minute to achieve a silky texture. Pre-blending the cashews with dates and water is key to making the creamiest smoothie with the best texture.

2. Blend the Ingredients:

Add the frozen strawberries, cashew milk, and collagen powder in a blender.
Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

3. Adjust the Sweetness (Optional):

Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if desired. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add more dates or a drizzle of maple syrup. Blend again to incorporate the additional sweetness.

4. Serve and Enjoy:

Pour the smoothie into a glass or jar.
Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cashew Smoothie while savoring the fruity flavors and the creamy cashew milk base.

Tips and substitutions

While I love the taste and texture of this creamy strawberry cashew smoothie, you can always make minor adjustments to suit your needs and taste buds. For example, to make a smoothie with a thicker texture that tastes even closer to strawberry ice cream, you can reduce the amount of water to 1/2 or 1/4 cup, then add a touch more sweetener, such as maple syrup.

Add more cashews for a creamier texture.

Spice of the strawberry banana cashew smoothie with a dash of cardamon or cinnamon, which is a fantastic spice for people with diabetes and complements this creamy strawberry smoothie.

Frozen strawberries are best to use to make a chilled smoothie, but if it’s strawberry season and you have lots of fresh strawberries to use up, they will work as well. Just add a couple of ice cubes to make a chilled smoothie.

Make frozen strawberry cashew popsicles by pouring the smoothie into an empty popsicle tray. (My toddler was beyond excited to try these frozen popsicles…. apparently, Cocomelon makes popsicles too)

Nutritional benefits of this strawberry cashew smoothie

According to Cronometer (a great app for calculating the nutritional value and calories in recipes and foods), this strawberry cashew banana smoothie contains:

Calories: 436
Protein: 19g
Carbs: 55g
Fat: 15g

It is exceptionally high in vitamin C, required for a healthy immune system and collagen production for plump skin.

The smoothie is also high in magnesium as it contains 163 mg of magnesium which is almost half of the daily dietary recommendation of magnesium. Most fruits are low in magnesium, but the addition of cashews and bananas, which are foods high in magnesium, amp up the magnesium content, that is vital for the metabolism of natural sugar found in fruits.

Consuming foods high in magnesium is vital to prevent so many health problems, including insulin resistance and weight gain. Trust me when I say almost all of us need more magnesium in our diets.

The strawberry cashew smoothie is an excellent source of B vitamins, manganese, potassium, and zinc, among many others. B vitamins and magnesium are essential for producing energy in the body. Rest assured that the nutrients in this smoothie will keep you satiated and energized as it is the perfect healthy breakfast or sweet treat that is dairy free and nourishing!

Also be sure to check out this low fodmap strawberry smoothie that is almost just as yummy, but better for anyone on the low fodmap diet.