Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie

We love a savoury breakfast in our house, but there's something simply refreshing about sipping on a smoothie - especially after a morning run. There are a million strawberry blueberry smoothie recipes out there, but here’s our version with our little twist on it.

This strawberry blueberry smoothie is simple and utilises our secret ingredient cashew butter which you can make yourself! Strawberries and smoothies aren’t in season right now but this is the beauty of frozen fruit! We can enjoy summer's harvest frozen at its best in the peak of the season at any time!

When you are after the taste of summer you should definitely try our Mango Pineapple Smoothie. Utterly delicious! If you’re still hungry after this smoothie you can always tuck into our super popular chocolate peanut butter baked oatmeal. You won’t regret it! Why not check out our Blackberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie if you are going berry crazy too!

We know you’ll love this refreshing strawberry blueberry smoothie to get you going in the morning. Don't forget to top it with some Peanut Butter Granola! So when you’ve made it don’t forget to leave a comment and rate the recipe! We love hearing from you!

If you need more reasons to make this smoothie here you are:

Healthy - with nutrient dense ingredients, this smoothie is a great way to get started in the morning. It has everything you need for a balanced breakfast or snack

Quick - as with all smoothies, you only need a few ingredients and a good blender, for a super quick blend.

Fibre - smoothies retain the fibre that helps in digesting the goodness that comes with it. If you want even more fibre, add some oats or ground flax seeds.

Protein - with cashew butter and greek yoghurt this smoothie is filled with protein making it very satisfying.

Banana - We recommend using room temperature banana which makes everything easier to blend. If you don’t like banana see the customisations below.

Frozen fruit - you’ll need frozen strawberries and blueberries for this smoothie. The freezer gives us access to out of season berries, frozen at their peak.

Greek yoghurt - this adds a lovely creaminess, slight tang and natural sweetness from the milk sugars. It also adds a good dose of filling protein to the smoothie.

Cashew butter - our secret ingredient, this nut butter adds incredible flavour to the smoothie while still letting the fruit shine. It’s not overpowering like some other nut butters either, but adds a wonderful harmony of creaminess and nutty notes. (Check out how to make cashew butter.)

This strawberry blueberry smoothie is delicious as it is but here are some suggestions on how you can adapt it.

Dairy - dairy is a wonderful product, especially when produced ethically and in a regenerative system. If you're lactose intolerant or otherwise inclined you can simply substitute for a dairy free milk and yoghurt of choice.

Banana - if you are averse to bananas you can use cooked sweet potato, cauliflower or even an apple or pear. Add a touch of maple syrup if you find it isn't sweet enough with these substitutions.

Flavourings - you can add a different extract in the smoothie if you like. We’d recommend a touch of almond extract. You can also add in some spices, such as cinnamon, or a grating of lemon or orange zest.

Nut butter - you can switch it out the cashew butter with almond or peanut butter or your favourite nut butter. This is how to make it - how to make cashew butter - it's super easy!

Protein - Cashew butter and Greek yoghurt add protein already. But if you want even more protein you can add a scoop of your protein powder of choice. Add more milk to thin if necessary.

Here are some tips and tricks to help you to create your strawberry blueberry smoothie.

Banana - we recommend using a room temperature banana as with too much frozen fruit the smoothie becomes very thick. Unless you have a high powered blender, you might find that it becomes difficult to blend otherwise.

Nut butter - most blenders are cleaned by blending some water with dish soap afterwards. When using nut butter, place it centrally in the blender so it doesn’t stick to the sides to aid cleaning. Adding nut butters also adds protein, which to us, makes the smoothie more filling and satisfying.

Blueberries - we’ve tried this recipe with fresh blueberries instead of frozen. We found that if the smoothie sits for a few minutes, it will start to firm up and set. We believe this is due to the pectin in the berries. It isn’t an issue, it’s just thicker to drink. Frozen blueberries don't have the same effect.

Vitamix - we recently got ourselves a new blender as we put our previous one through its paces. We highly recommend a Vitamix. They are super powerful and make short work of anything that you need to blend.

Ninja blender - for a cheaper but just as reliable option for a blender, we recommend a Ninja blender. A great option as it comes with a jug and a smoothie cup too.

Food processor - if you don't have a blender but do have a food processor, you could use it instead. We recommend a Magimix and using the soup blending attachment to make it as smooth as possible. This method won't yield the same results as using a blender.