Spring Fling: 14 Strawberry Recipes

May is the start of strawberry season and here is a round up of 14 irresistible strawberry recipes!

 

14 Strawberry Recipes

Each year in May we have our Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, Ca.  It's filled with lots of booths selling artistic creations and crafts, food vendors selling strawberry delicacies, and then there's the heavenly strawberries themselves!  We always bring home a flat of these gems so I can make all the different dishes that include this luscious fruit.

Below is a round up with links to 14 of my favorite strawberry recipes.  I hope you enjoy them.

1.  Strawberry Lime Slushy - perfect to cool down with on a summer afternoon.

2.  Grandma Landon's Strawberry Cake - a throwback recipe that is the best around!

3.  Strawberry Pear Smoothie - The perfect drink during the Spring when strawberries are popping up and pears are still around.  The pears lend a delicate flavor that compliments the strawberries.

4.  Spinach and Strawberry Salad - The perfect light salad.  Simple and delicious.  Great for Mother's day, Easter, or Memorial Day.

5.  Strawberry Banana Pancakes - get ready for all those Spring brunches.  This recipe is a crowd pleaser!

6.  Strawberry Shortcake Scones - I've made these scones for Mother's Day for many years.  They are elegant, flavorful, and lend something special to the day.

7.  Strawberry Waffles with Yogurt - These waffles are sweet with the flavor of strawberries in the batter and light with a dollop of yogurt instead of the heavy maple syrup.

8.  Strawberry Avocado Toast - this recipe is a WINNER!  Strawberries, avocado, and feta top toasted bread for one heck of a combination!

9.  Healthy Breakfast Banana Split - Banana Split for breakfast?  Yes! This modified version uses yogurt along with strawberries and almonds to top bananas.  It's heaven on a plate.

10.  Strawberry Couscous Spinach Salad - A favorite salad during the Spring and Summer months featuring strawberries and couscous.  Great for the 4th of July!

11.  Lighter Strawberry Crisp - An delicious dessert for spring and summer.  This is a lighter version!

12.  Strawberry Crostini - A great appetizer for any summer gathering.

13.  Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bars - I love these bars.  These are the best snacks!  I made these recently to take along with us on a road trip to Oceanside.

14.  Strawberry Banana Chunk Muffins - Muffins are a great breakfast treat.  These are filled with fresh strawberries and bananas that the whole family love.

Spring Fling: Berry Almond Smoothie Bowl

Start your day with a refreshing smoothie bowl filled with raspberries and almonds, and topped with blueberries, coconut, and more almonds.  The best way to start the day!

Berry Almond Smoothie Bowl

I've been obsessed with Acai and Smoothie (MGG calls them smoodie) bowls for about 6 months now.  I've always loved smoothies and have quite a few recipes on this blog, but there is something so naughty about putting it in a big bowl and adding all the toppings.  It's like a decadent treat that is so much tastier than oatmeal or cereal.   

This is a my Berry Almond Smoothie Bowl.  It's filled with my favorite berry, raspberries with an additional of some almonds for a protein burst and some cinnamon for a little warmth.  This is combined with a Greek yogurt, banana, and milk base to create the "bowl", then it's topped with sweet blueberries, coconut flakes, and a sprinkle of sliced almonds.  Heaven in a bowl!

Enjoy!

What Ingredients do I need?

• frozen raspberries
• 1 large banana
• Greek yogurt
• 2% milk
• sliced almonds
• ground cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• fresh blueberries
• unsweetened coconut flakes

Substitutions and Variations

• Top with chocolate chunks.

• Change up the toppings: strawberries or blackberries are great, or add some sliced bananas.

• Granola would make a great topping.

• Leave the almonds out of the smoothie and the topping for a nut free dish.

• Use almond milk or soy milk if you prefer.

Kitchen Tips and Notes

• Always use frozen raspberries to get the slushy thick smoothie.

• Frozen bananas will help, but are not necessary.

• If your smoothie comes out to thin you can add some ice cubes and blend that in to thicken it up, or add a little more yogurt.

• Make sure to use a powerful blender.

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Berry Almond Smoothie Bowl

serves 1

2/3 cup frozen raspberries

1/2 large banana
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup 2% milk
5 tablespoons sliced almonds, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes

Blend raspberries, banana, yogurt, milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla in a blender until very smooth.

Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with blueberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds and coconut.

Mango Pina Colada Smoothie

Add of bit of tangy sweetness to your typical pina colada flavors of pineapple and coconut all in a healthy smoothie.  You will swear you are on a beach somewhere!

 

Mango Pina Colada Smoothie

A great way to start the day is with a healthy smoothie and what better than one that takes you away to a tropical beach.  With flavors of mango, pineapple, and coconut you'll be whisked away to a tripical island in the carribean.

Full of healthy ingredients like pineapple, mango, banana, and coconut milk this smoothie comes together in a few minutes and is full of vitamins and protein.  A satisfying breakfast that tastes like heaven is on the horizon.

Enjoy!

What Ingredients do I need?

• banana
• frozen mango
• frozen pineapple
• coconut milk
• greek yogurt

Substitutions and Variations

• Use coconut flavored greek yogurt for a stronger coconut flavor

• Use any non dairy milk - or use regular milk in place of the coconut milk

• Add a dash of vanilla for a boost of flavor

Kitchen Tips and Notes

• freeze your ripe bananas for making smoothies

• place the liquid in the bottom of the blender to assist in the mixing

• Using frozen fruit make your smoothies slushy and there is no need for ice.

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Mango Pina Colada Smoothie

serves 2

1 cup greek yogurt

1/2 banana
3/4 cup frozen pineapple
3/4 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup lite coconut milk

In a blender add coconut milk, yogurt, and the fruit.  Blend on high until blended.  If the mixture is too thick add an additional splash of coconut milk and blend again.  Serve immediately.

Tropical Smoothie

Filled with pineapples and strawberries this smoothie will have you starting your day with visions of the tropics!

Tropical Smoothie

I made this smoothie back around Easter time and totally forgot to post about it.  It is a delightful smoothie that you will sure to love.  Dreams of tradewinds and palm trees come to mind when tasting this tropical flavored smoothie.  The flavors of coconut milk, banana, strawberries and pineapple mixed together make the most luscious smoothie.

Perfect for breakfast or as a midday snack, this smoothie hits the spot and has you dreaming you were somewhere else.

Enjoy!

What Ingredients do I need?

• banana
• strawberries
• fresh pineapple
• coconut milk
• greek yogurt
• ice

Substitutions and Variations

• Use coconut flavored greek yogurt for a stronger coconut flavor

• Use any non dairy milk - or use regular milk in place of the coconut milk

• Add a dash of vanilla for a boost of flavor

• Use mango instead of pineapple

Kitchen Tips and Notes

• freeze your ripe bananas for making smoothies

• place the liquid in the bottom of the blender to assist in the mixing

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Tropical Smoothie

serves 2

6 oz or 3/4 cup greek yogurt
1/2 banana
5-6 strawberries, hulled
5-6 cubes of pineapple
1 cup ice
1/4 - 1/3 cup coconut milk

In a blender add 1/4 cup coconut milk, yogurt, and the fruit.  Top with ice and blend on high until blended.  If the mixture is too thick add an additional splash of coconut milk and blend again.  Serve immediately.

 

Strawberry Cinnamon Smoothie

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Happy Labor's Day!  I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday. Here's a quick and easy recipe I wanted to share with you today.  


You may not know that I love a good farmer's market and now I'm fortunate that we have one that sets up every Wednesday in our work complex.  It's heaven to be able to go to the farmer's market during the week!  There is one particular stand that sells the best organic fruit and vegetables.  I was in heaven looking at all the food, and walked away with much more items that I should have.

One treat was their strawberries!  Plump, juicy, deep red strawberries that promised to be sweet and luscious!  I couldn't wait to get these home and make a smoothie with them.  Smoothies fall in the "fast and fresh" category and are simple, quick and absolutely delishhh!

So a strawberry smoothie is very tasty but also quite ordinary.  So let's amp this baby up a bit and make a Strawberry Cinnamon Smoothie!  Have you every had cinnamon and strawberry?  Well, you are about to venture on a wonderful sweet and earthy journey with your taste buds.  This combination hits you with the sweet flavor of the berries and then on the way down you get that kick of heat and spice from the cinnamon.  HEAVEN!

What a great combination for a smoothie plus the health benefits that you get from both strawberries and cinnamon.  It's a win win in our house!  Let it be one in yours too by trying this right away.  There are still plenty of strawberries around so get them while they are still ripe and try this drink today!

Enjoy!





Strawberry Cinnamon Smoothie

serves 2

1 6 oz lite vanilla yogurt
1/2 pint of strawberries, hulled
1/2 frozen banana
1/4 cup lowfat milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup ice

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until all incorporated and ice has crushed.

Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

Tropical Sunset Smoothie

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Last year for our anniversary we took a wonderful trip to Hawaii.  I'm a beach lover at heart and love all the wonderful things that Hawaii has to offer such as tropical weather, hiking, flowers, beaches, and food.

More specifically I love all the tropical flavors you can get there but one of my all time favorite fruits is the pineapple.

Since it's a hot, hot summer and I'm missing Hawaii I thought I would make a Tropical Sunset Smoothie to bring me back.  We had a smoothie bar in our resort and we loved to stop by there and grab a smoothie made with fresh fruit and sipping on it while watching the waves crash on the lava rocks.  

This is my ode to Hawaii, made with juicy sweet pineapple, and plump strawberries which give it that sunset feel.  This Tropical Sunset Smoothie completely reminds me of Hawaii.  I can feel the trade winds blowing and total relaxation is not far away!

Smoothies are simple to make.  All you need is a blender, (I use this one) fresh fruit, yogurt, and some ice.  Poof!  Take yourself virtually to the tropics with my Tropical Sunset Smoothie.  It's a perfectly refreshing drink made for hot summers.

Enjoy!

Tropical Sunset Smoothie

serves 2


1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
6 whole strawberries
6 oz light vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup pineapple juice
1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.  Pour into glasses and serve with a straw.

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10 BEST Smoothies

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10 Seriously easy and mouthwatering smoothies that will keep you cool all summer long!

1.  Banana Cream Pie Smoothie - Tastes just like the Banana Cream Pie your momma made, with the same comfort feeling! {GET THE RECIPE}

2.  Cherry Berry Smoothie - A tart and creamy smoothie that mixes in-season cherries and berries for one outstanding and healthy drink.  {GET THE RECIPE}

3.  Peach Cobbler Smoothie - Light and creamy this drink is a taste of the South!  {GET THE RECIPE}

4.  Black and Blue Smoothie - A double delight with not one but two berries that will provide your with antioxidants and fill your tummy.  A great breakfast treat!  {GET THE RECIPE}

5.  Vanilla Kiwi Smoothie - A cool and light smoothie made with luscious kiwis and warming vanilla.  {GET THE RECIPE}

6.  Avila Orange Smoothie - Oh this is one of my favorite breakfast treats.  Made with Avila farms honey (use your favorite) and oranges.  AWESOME!  {GET THE RECIPE}

7.  Strawberry Banana Smoothie - Traditional flavors that are outstanding together and kids love them!  {GET THE RECIPE}

8.  Strawberry Pear Smoothie - Fresh pears blended with strawberries make for a light and bright drink that will keep you cool and delight your senses!  {GET THE RECIPE}

9.  Pineapple Mango Chia Smoothie - Tropical flavors of pineapples and mango blended with chia for a wonderfully healthy smoothie that will make you feel like your vacationing on a beach!  {GET THE RECIPE}

10.  Blackberry Pomegranate Smoothie - Sweet and tart go well together in this outrageously good smoothie.  Filling and quenching all in one treat!  {GET THE RECIPE}