Sweet and refreshing, this bold ginger smoothie will be a favorite healthy breakfast or snack! It’s made with simple, healthy ingredients and no added sweeteners for a satisfying treat.
Quick Look at the Recipe
- 🍽️ Flavor: Bold ginger flavor balanced with sweet strawberries
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 1
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Ginger, strawberries, banana, milk
- 📋 Protein: 33 grams
- 📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free option
- 👩🍳 Tip: Finely grating the ginger evenly distributes its bold flavor throughout the smoothie, preventing any overpowering bites.
Nourishing Breakfast for Hectic Mornings
As a busy mom, getting out the door quickly isn’t always easy, especially when a healthy breakfast or car snack is a non-negotiable. Smoothies have always been one of my favorite ways to get quick nutrition, and since having kids, I love them even more. They’re mess-free, delicious, and packed with nutrients!
One of my favorite things to do is experiment with unique, wholesome ingredients I can “sneak” into them. Fresh ginger really shines in this smoothie, adding a great nutrition boost and a bright, fun flavor even my toddlers love.
What Makes this Smoothie Special?
- Rich, fruity flavor with a bold ginger twist.
- Simple, healthy ingredients you probably already have on hand.
- High in protein and fats for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Tools Needed
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, pour the milk into the smoothie cup. Then add the rest of the ingredients.
Step 2: Screw on the lid and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away!
If you’re looking for more quick breakfasts, check out my cranberry banana smoothie and pumpkin chia seed pudding!
Tips for Success
Finely grate the ginger – Ginger is very tough and blender blades can’t properly blend it into the smoothie. Because of this, make sure to grate it very finely before putting it in the smoothie cup.
Use a frozen banana for thicker consistency – This smoothie has thin, drinkable consistency, however, if you would like it to be slightly thicker, use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one.
Place the milk in the smoothie cup first – If you add dry ingredients before the milk, they can get stuck to the bottom of the cup and not blend well into the smoothie.
Prep in Advance
To prepare this smoothie ahead of time, place all the ingredients in the smoothie cup, screw on the lid, but don’t blend it yet. Place it in the fridge (not freezer) for up to 24 hours and blend it right before drinking.
The smoothie will have a slightly thinner consistency, but it will still taste amazing!
Violet’s Tips for Serving
This smoothie makes the perfect breakfast on the go! For my toddlers, I pour it into sippy cups with straws, but my husband and I drink straight out of our Magic Bullet cups.
FAQs
1/2 tablespoon grated ginger is the perfect amount to give a smoothie bold flavor without being overpowering. However, feel free to increase or decrease the amount slightly based on personal preferences.
No, you technically don’t have to peel the ginger first. However, peeling it will improve the aesthetic of the smoothie.
Yes, ginger is delicious in smoothies and adds a wonderful spicy-sweet flavor.
Many fruits are delicious with ginger including strawberries and other berries, bananas, pineapple, apples, and citrus fruits.
If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
Fresh Ginger Smoothie with Strawberries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 1/3 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1/2 banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and finely grated
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Pour the milk into the smoothie cup.1 1/3 cups milk
- Add the rest of the ingredients.1 1/4 cups frozen strawberries, 1/2 banana, 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- Screw on the lid and blend. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one.
- If you’re serving this to kids or aren’t a huge fan of ginger, you can slightly reduce the amount of ginger.
- Whole milk makes for the creamiest smoothie, however, you can use whatever type of dairy or non-dairy milk you prefer.
- For a probiotic smoothie, substitute half of the milk for plain yogurt.
- To make in advance, place all the ingredients in the smoothie cup, screw on the lid, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Blend it right before drinking.
Nutrition
If you tried this fruit smoothie, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Please make sure to come back and leave a comment and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.
This is one of my favorite smoothies and I know you’ll love it too!