Effortless Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

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You'll toss juicy strawberries and a good squeeze of lemon with creamy vanilla yogurt and sugar syrup in your blender. Bye to artificial stuff—it's all real fruit flavor, cold and smooth. Just blitz, pour over ice, and you're set. Serve for a quick pick-me-up on a hot day. You only need four basics and maybe 20 minutes before you’re sipping this bright, fruity sip.

Ranah
Updated on Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:08:57 GMT
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Whip up a cool and creamy strawberry lemonade smoothie that just screams summer. It’s packed with juicy berries, a punch of lemon, and super smooth from the yogurt. My family always asks for this when it’s hot outside, and honestly, it’s about as easy as it gets for a sweet pick-me-up.

I whipped this up for my niece and nephew at a cookout one summer and now they ask for it pretty much whenever the sun is out

Irresistible Ingredients

  • Vanilla yogurt: makes everything extra velvety and gives just the tiniest bit of tang Try full fat if you want the thickest smoothie, but lower fat is fine too
  • Frozen strawberries: give you more color and that good thick texture Plus, you can use them all year Pick berries that are dark red for the sweetest flavor
  • Fresh lemon juice: blasts way more citrus flavor than bottled Squeeze lemons that feel heavy for the most juice
  • Sugar: adds classic sweetness and helps mellow out the sharpness from those lemons

Simple Steps to Blend

Finish and Pour:
Right away, pour that smoothie into cold glasses and enjoy it while it’s extra frothy. Throw in a lemon wheel or a berry on top if you’re feeling fancy
Blend It Up:
Put the frozen berries, yogurt, your lemonade mix, and a couple cups of ice in your blender. Flip it to high and blitz everything until it’s totally smooth, no icy chunks left. You might have to pause once or twice and scrape down the blender sides just to be sure
Mix the Base:
Use a big pitcher to whisk up the cooled syrup you made, lemon juice, and some cold water. Stir until it’s all blended and see-through. This is your lemonade mix
Cook the Syrup:
Bring the sugar and half a cup of water together in a saucepan over medium heat, stir until you can’t see any sugar bits left and the syrup’s clear. Let it chill out until it’s cooled
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It’s wild how one squeeze of fresh lemon just fills up the whole kitchen. I always end up zesting some on top right before serving for that little boost. Back when I was a kid, we’d compete to see who could get the most juice out of their lemon half

Keep It Fresh

This is best when it’s just blended, super smooth and cold. But you can make the lemonade mix and syrup ahead, pop them in the fridge, and just blend it all when you want. If it sits and separates, just add more ice and hit the blender again

Swap Ideas

If you want to go natural, use honey or agave instead of sugar. Greek yogurt is perfect if you’re shooting for more protein. Got fresh berries? Just toss extra ice cubes in to chill things out and thicken it up

Ways to Serve

Pour into big glasses with extra ice on crazy hot days. Or freeze into pops for a snack that never melts. It’s even better with fresh strawberry slices or a handful of mint on top. At brunch, try it next to eggs or a bowl of granola for a fresh sidekick

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Fun Backstory

The combination of strawberries and lemonade has been a hit for ages, especially at summer fairs and backyard BBQs. Blending them into a drink is a newer move, but it keeps all those familiar flavors and gives you a filling, creamy treat. Homemade lemonade made with real lemons has always been a staple in American homes

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Is it cool to use fresh strawberries instead of frozen ones?

Yep, fresh berries are fine. Just throw in some extra ice so it stays frosty and thick.

→ Can I swap out dairy and still make this?

Go for a non-dairy yogurt, like almond or coconut, to switch things up without any milk.

→ Tips for getting that silky-smooth texture?

Really let the blender do its thing. If it's still a bit chunky, you can push it through a mesh strainer.

→ Is this chill drink fine to make in advance?

You’ll get the best taste right away, but you can always prep the lemon-sugar part early and chill it till blending time.

→ Stuck without vanilla yogurt?

Plain yogurt with a dash of vanilla extract or a hint of honey will taste great too.

→ Want to dial back the sweetness?

Ease up on the syrup or add a little more lemon if you like it less sweet. Adjust till it’s perfect for you.

Effortless Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

Mix up sweet strawberries, zesty lemon, and creamy yogurt for a frosty drink that’s just right for warm weather cravings.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
5 Minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
By: Ranah


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 smoothie servings)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Smoothie Base

01 2 cups cold water, divided
02 2 cups ice cubes
03 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
04 3 cups frozen strawberries
05 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Step 01

Right after blending, pour that smoothie straight into glasses so everyone gets a frosty, tasty drink.

Step 02

Toss in frozen strawberries, lemon mixture you just made, ice, and the yogurt into your blender. Blend it all up until it's totally smooth.

Step 03

Grab your pitcher. Mix together that cooled syrup, fresh lemon juice, and what’s left of the water. Whisk until there are no bits left floating around.

Step 04

Heat up the sugar and a bit of water in a medium pot over medium, stirring till it’s all melted. Take it off the heat and let it chill out till it’s no longer hot.

Notes

  1. Frozen strawberries keep things nice and thick so you don’t have to keep piling on extra ice.

Tools You'll Need

  • Blender
  • Wire whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Large pitcher
  • Medium saucepan

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Has milk in the yogurt.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 180
  • Total Fat: 1.5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
  • Protein: 2 g