A refreshing smoothie blending frozen strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and milk with a pinch of fine sea salt for balance. Smooth, lightly tart, perfect for spring.
Strawberry Lemon Spring Smoothie
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A refreshing smoothie blending frozen strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and milk with a pinch of fine sea salt for balance. Smooth, lightly tart, perfect for spring.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 cup (150.0 g)frozen strawberries
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen strawberries and fresh lemon juice.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend with vanilla extract for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use whole or 2% milk for creamier texture. Substitute almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make strawberry lemon spring smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make strawberry lemon spring smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
172
Calories / serving
6.6g
Fat
22.1g
Carbs
7.2g
Protein
17.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~172 cal · 7g fat · 22g carbs · 7g protein · 18g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 172 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 23 min·1.2 mi·~2300 steps
- Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
- Swimming laps 24 min
- Jogging 17 min·1.4 mi·~2700 steps
- Stair climbing 16 min·~1450 steps
- Dancing 28 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 40 min
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