Ginger Smoothie with Strawberries
Sweet and refreshing, this bold ginger smoothie will be a favorite healthy breakfast or snack! It’s made with simple ingredients and has a delicious flavor you’ll love.
Smoothies are my go-to breakfast for busy mornings. Whether it’s a Sunday before church or grocery shopping day, they’re the perfect quick and healthy breakfast my whole family loves!
I love experimenting with fun new flavors, and when we had some fresh ginger in the fridge, I knew I had to create a smoothie recipe that used it! I decided to pair it with strawberries and bananas, and it turned out so delicious.
The sweet strawberry flavor perfectly compliments the pungent ginger for a smoothie you’ll want to make again and again!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Healthy breakfast – Packed with nutrition, this smoothie is a great way to start your day.
Perfect for on-the-go – This ginger smoothie is a great mess-free breakfast when you’re in a hurry!
Simple ingredients – This recipe uses just a few basic ingredients you may already have on hand!
Kid-friendly breakfast – Kids love smoothies and my toddler was so excited about this one! If your little ones are picky when it comes to ginger, you can slightly reduce the amount.
Prep in Advance
Even though this is a quick recipe, you can make it in advance for especially busy mornings!
To do so, 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!
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.
Use whole milk for the creamiest flavor – While you can use skim milk or even non-dairy milk, whole milk will give it the best flavor.
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.
FAQs
1/2 tablespoon is the perfect amount of ginger to give a smoothie great 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.
Violet’s Tips for Serving
This smoothie makes the perfect breakfast on the go! For my toddler, I pour it into a sippy cup with a straw, but my husband and I will drink it straight out of our Magic Bullet cups.
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Ingredients
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 it.
Enjoy your delicious ginger smoothie at home or on-the-go!
If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
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Ginger Smoothie with Strawberries
Sweet and refreshing, this bold ginger smoothie is made with simple ingredients and has a delicious flavor you'll love!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 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.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Screw on the lid and blend.
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.
- 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 Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 469Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 210mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 12gSugar: 34gProtein: 39g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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