Ground ginger provides the perfect balance for the sweet strawberries, mango and banana.
Strawberry season has finally arrived here in Michigan and I could not be more excited!! To celebrate, we visited a local farm about bought two flats (16 quarts) – one for my mother and one for us. I baked 6 pies! Just kidding. I froze most of them to use in smoothies throughout the fall and winter. :)
If you’re curious about freezing berries this summer, it is easier than you think! Follow this step-by-step guide to freezing strawberries and your freezer will be filled with deliciousness in no time. You can use the same method for raspberries, blueberries, peas and more.
What is your favorite recipe for strawberry season?? We always have big plans for creative ideas but honestly, we love eating them plain. And yes, by “plain” I also mean smashed up with a little sugar on top of a freshly baked shortcake topped with vanilla ice cream.
Happy strawberry season!
Strawberry Banana Mango Chia Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 mango peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 banana
- 1 cup Greek yogurt 0%
- 1 tablespoons flax seed meal
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 handfuls of ice
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Place strawberries, mango, banana, yogurt, flax, ginger and cinnamon in a high speed blender and blend on high for 30-45 seconds.
- Add ice and puree until smooth.
- Sprinkle chia seeds in each glass before serving.
Nutmeg Nanny
July 1, 2013 at 3:23 pmThis smoothies is very pretty :) and it sounds delightful!
Liz DellaCroce
July 1, 2013 at 3:40 pmAww thank you. Love pretty smoothies.. usually they’re odd looking when I add spinach, cinnamon, etc. :)
addie | culicurious
June 27, 2013 at 8:53 amI love a good strawberry mango smoothie! :)
Mary @ Fit and Fed
June 24, 2013 at 1:54 amI miss Michigan strawberries! I don’t think the strawberries in Washington are quite as good (maybe it’s the rain?) though the small, flavorful berries of the Puget Summer variety are close. I’m always up for a strawberry smoothie recipe, especially one that includes mango. Right now, though, frozen strawberry kefir is the strawberry recipe I’m making the most.
Liz DellaCroce
June 24, 2013 at 9:03 amOh thank you for writing in! We definitely are lucky to have our strawberries but I can assure you we don’t take the short season for granted! We are freezing as many as possible!
Tieghan
June 21, 2013 at 9:40 amLove this so much!! Chia seeds are awesome!
Liz DellaCroce
June 21, 2013 at 6:58 pmI am turning into a total chia nut!
Jen @ Savory Simple
June 21, 2013 at 9:34 amI’m loving the sound of this. There’s nothing like fresh summer strawberries.
Liz DellaCroce
June 21, 2013 at 6:58 pmI couldn’t agree more. I bought two flats and need to buy more before the season ends!!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
June 20, 2013 at 11:35 amI freakin’ love strawberry season! Being relatively close to Michigan, I have gotten to enjoy some of the beautiful strawberries from your neck of the woods. I have been eating strawberries just plain for the last few months. Today I think I am trying out a GF cookie with some fresh strawberries tossed in.
Liz DellaCroce
June 20, 2013 at 1:23 pmOooo please let me know if you come up with that cookie!!! Sounds incredible!!
The Candid RD
June 20, 2013 at 6:53 amI’ve always wondered if I’m supposed to add the chia before blending or not, so I guess sprinkling them on top is the best option? I tend to do the chia gels, then mix them into the smoothie. I’m hooked on chia now, so thanks for this recipe!
Liz DellaCroce
June 20, 2013 at 7:23 amI don’t think there’s a right or wrong way at all!! I do it both ways but like it a bit crunchy which is why I sprinkle on top. :)
cassie
June 19, 2013 at 5:12 pmI am all about the strawberries lately! And I have some fresh mango on the counter now. I love this one, my friend!
Liz DellaCroce
June 19, 2013 at 8:01 pmYes!! I totally made it with the mangos from our friends at the Mango Board!! I’m not going to lie, it was nice to have ripe mangos in the house vs frozen which I usually have. Miss you. :) xo
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats
June 19, 2013 at 4:37 pmLove this smoothie! And by the way, congrats on boy #2!
Liz DellaCroce
June 19, 2013 at 8:01 pmThank you so much!! We are excited!
Elise Johnson
June 19, 2013 at 4:15 pmI love and appreciate the nutrition facts!
Liz DellaCroce
June 19, 2013 at 8:01 pmOh I’m so glad to know that! I provide them for every recipe. Enjoy!! :)
Mr. & Mrs. P
June 19, 2013 at 3:35 pmHavent tried chia yet… Sounds wonderful!.
Heather
June 19, 2013 at 3:26 pmI’ve never been a big fan of chia seeds but I have actually never tried them in a smoothie! I bet they make for a really yummy thick consistency :)
katie
June 19, 2013 at 3:07 pmthis looks so good! I just made a smoothie this morning that had wheat germ in it… definitely need to give your recipe a try tomorrow morning since i have chia on hand!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
June 19, 2013 at 3:03 pmI have GOT to get out to the strawberry fields! I need to stock my freezer and make this smoothie!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
June 19, 2013 at 1:29 pmThese smoothies look scrumptious, Liz! What a great combination of ingredients, and so nutritious, too! I have GOT to find a place to go pickin’ here in Texas…
Liz DellaCroce
June 19, 2013 at 1:41 pmYes you do!! I can’t stop eating them!! xoxo
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig
June 19, 2013 at 1:13 pmI’m sitting here reading about your smoothie, drinking my pineapple-banana smoothie with CHIA & FLAX & quinoa and giving you a big cheers!
Liz DellaCroce
June 19, 2013 at 1:41 pmThat’s too funny! Great minds!!!