Strawberry Orange Smoothie

Looking for a fresh, fruity start to your day? Try this refreshing vegan Strawberry Orange Smoothie, which comes together quickly and only requires two ingredients. Learn how to make it (and twists on it!) here. Makes 1 smoothie.

2024 Update: This recipe was originally shared in July 2014. The recipe and post have been updated to include new photos, as well as more tips and tricks in 2024. I hope you love it!

Back when I was in my pre-children running era, I kept up a decent training schedule, especially when I was building up my stamina for a race.

Back in 2014, when I was training to run a relay race in California with friends, I dreamt up this easy peasy smoothie idea.

I had joined two friends for an evening social run with a local running club. About halfway through, we began discussing our favorite smoothies, our favorite fruits, veggies, where we liked to purchase smoothies and how we made ’em at home.

Why I love this recipe:

I originally called this a Strawberry Orange Sunrise Smoothie because it looks like the sunrise. It requires two ingredients and is something we might not even call a true recipe. 

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BUT it’s absolutely delicious and oh-so-chilly that you might get brain freeze. (I did when I made my first one!)

The beauty of this delicious smoothie recipe is that you don’t need any frills for it. No yogurt, no milk (or non-dairy milk like almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, etc.), no protein powder or Greek yogurt. 

It’s a pretty bare-bones recipe, but this dairy-free smoothie is refreshing as all get out. It’s also a fun jumping off place if you want to tinker with a fruit-forward smoothie. 

It makes for a quick breakfast, a refreshing post-workout snack or a healthy snack for after school. What I love about this smoothie is it highlights the natural sweetness of the strawberries and orange juice.

More homemade smoothies to try: Vegan Thin Mint Smoothie | Spinach Berry Smoothie | Vegan Apple Pie Smoothie | Creamy Winter Citrus Smoothie | Caramel Apple Smoothie

What you need to make this recipe:

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• High powered blender
• Liquid measuring cup
• Measuring cup

You’ll also need to grab TWO simple ingredients at the store:

• Strawberries — you can use fresh strawberries, slice them and freeze them on a sheet pan before throwing them into this recipe OR you can just buy a bag of frozen strawberries. I will say that I don’t love using whole frozen strawberries because they take more time and effort to blend, even in a high-power blender, but the strawberries need to be frozen. Why? I love the addition of frozen fruit to smoothies because they make for a thicker smoothie, as well as prevent you from having to water it down with ice cubes.
• Orange juice — use your favorite brand. Personally, I like the ones that do not have pulp, but you do you. This adds some bonus Vitamin C, which is always nice to have in a smoothie.

Variations on this smoothie:

Since this simple Strawberry Smoothie recipe is pretty basic, there are some ways to beef it up. Here are some ideas:

• Toss in some more fruit. A ripe banana (or frozen banana) would be an awesome addition to this smoothie.
• Add some healthy fats. A spoonful of almond butter or peanut butter would also add some awesome protein and fat to this homemade smoothie.
• Give it a creamy texture. To do this, I would add a splash of whole milk or your favorite plant-based milk, like soy milk or cashew milk.
• Add some seeds. Chia seeds add fiber. Flax seeds add omega 3s, as well as fiber. Hemp seeds add calories, fat and some plant-based protein.

How to make an Orange Strawberry Smoothie:

Measure the frozen strawberries into the base of a high-speed blender.

Pour in the orange juice.

Blend on a high speed until smooth, then pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

How to store:

If you have some leftover smoothie, pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. 

You can blend this up with other smoothie ingredients at a later date.

Quick tips and tricks to making a good smoothie:

• Frozen fruit make for a thick smoothie. You can thin the smoothie out with more liquid ingredients if you want the texture to be a little thinner.
• If you have the time and can plan ahead, slice fresh strawberries into bite-sized pieces and freeze on a sheet pan, then transfer to a freezer bag or a freezer airtight container to store. This will make the blending of this smoothie easier and faster, even with a high-powered blender. This is a great thing to do during strawberry season to save some of that fruit for the rest of the year.

Here’s how you can make it yourself…

What kind of foods do you crave when you’re running?