Strawberry Smoothie No Banana
Strawberry smoothie with no banana is rich, creamy and tastes like a milkshake you can enjoy for breakfast! This healthy strawberry tahini smoothie is made without banana and is made with simple ingredients in under 5 minutes. Packed with protein, fiber and naturally sweetened, this deliciously thick strawberry smoothie even has a hidden serving of veggies!
If you love strawberry smoothies, you should try this Strawberry Cherry Smoothie or a Strawberry Mango Smoothie Bowl.
Ingredients
- Frozen strawberries – I always have frozen strawberries on hand and find that they help make the smoothie super thick and creamy.
- Frozen cauliflower rice – I know it sounds weird to have cauliflower in a smoothie but I promise you won’t taste it and it’s a great way to bulk up the smoothie so it’s more filling! Be sure to use frozen cauliflower rice (never fresh) since it has less cauliflower taste. You could also use frozen cauliflower florets if you can’t find them riced.
- Tahini – tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds (just like almond butter or peanut butter). Tahini is nutty and creamy but is nut free and peanut free, making it great if you cannot have nuts. If you don’t have tahini, use sunbutter, almond butter or peanut butter.
- Medjool dates, pitted – medjool dates are like natures candy. They taste just like caramels and are the perfect way to naturally sweeten a smoothie. Always be sure that the pits are removed from the dates before adding them.
- Vanilla protein powder – for this recipe I really love vanilla protein powder with the strawberries. It makes the smoothie really taste like a milkshake, especially when paired with the dates. Use your favorite protein powder here.
How to make a strawberry smoothie without banana
Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Be sure to remove the pits from the dates. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Top tips
- If you don’t have protein powder, or don’t want to use it, replace the protein powder with 1/4 cup of rolled oats and 1-2 more dates for sweetness. You could also add 3 tablespoons hemp hearts (10 grams of protein) or replace 1/2 cup of milk with yogurt to add some protein.
- Stir the tahini well before using, especially the first time you open the jar.
Strawberry Smoothie No Banana
Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup dairy free milk
- 1.5 tablespoons tahini
- 2 medjool dates - pitted
- 1 serving vegan vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Measure out all the ingredients into a blender. Be sure to remove the pits from the dates.½ cup frozen cauliflower rice, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup dairy free milk, 1.5 tablespoons tahini, 2 medjool dates, 1 serving vegan vanilla protein powder
- Blend on high for about 1 minute until thick and creamy.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
- If you only have fresh strawberries, add about 1/2 cup of ice to the smoothie to get the same texture and icy cold consistency. Adding ice can water down the flavors a bit though, which is why I recommend using frozen strawberries when you can.
Nutrition Information
Other additions
I love this smoothie just the way it is but sometimes I like to add things like chia seeds, rolled oats or greek yogurt to make it even more filling. These will make the smoothie even thicker, so add some extra milk if needed.
Another fun addition is cacao nibs. These add a crunchy, chocolate flavor. I add about 2 tablespoons during the last 10 seconds of blending.
Common questions
Can you make this strawberry cauliflower smoothie into a smoothie bowl?
Yes! This strawberry smoothie is quite thick as written, especially if you use a vegan protein powder. Use slightly less liquid (like 3/4 cup of milk instead of 1 cup) to make this smoothie super thick and the perfect base for a smoothie bowl.
Don’t forget to add your favorite toppings like:
- Sliced fruit
- Nut butter – drizzle with some additional tahini
- Chocolate chips – I really love using mini chocolate chips for smoothie toppings
- Granola or cereal for an added crunch
- Freeze dried strawberries for a pop of strawberry flavor
Can I make this smoothie with other berries
Yes! If you don’t have strawberries on hand, you could use blueberries or cherries in place of the strawberries. You could also use a mixed berry blend.
Can I make this without protein powder?
Yes! If you don’t have protein powder, you can still make this smoothie. Replace the protein powder with 1/4 cup of rolled oats (or quick oats) and 1-2 pitted medjool dates.
If you want this smoothie to still be packed with protein without the protein powder, you could add in some hemp hearts, use Greek yogurt in place of 1/2 the milk, or use some white beans in the smoothie. Check out all the ways you can add protein to your smoothies.
What is the best protein powder to use in smoothies
Each person is going to have different needs and wants from their protein powder, including how it’s sweetened, the source of the protein (from plants, animals, etc.) and other added flavors or additional ingredients.
I use vegan protein powders exclusively because I cannot tolerate whey based protein and the plant based proteins are easy to digest and easy to keep on hand. I personally love Octonuts Vanilla Almond Protein powder (this is vegan and paleo friendly) or Nuzest Vanilla Protein.
There are other great protein powders on the market that are full of great ingredients and easy to digest. Check out the best protein powders for smoothies for all my suggestions.
