Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie

Last Updated on June 29, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie recipe is super creamy, protein-packed, & made with healthy vegan ingredients. The end result tastes like a strawberry milkshake & will quickly become your go-to post-workout breakfast!

Today, the typical strawberry banana smoothie recipe is getting a plant protein, healthy fat, & creamy upgrade with the addition of organic raw cashew butter.

This milkshake-like post-workout breakfast will be on repeat. It features your go-to plant protein, raw cashew butter, healthy fat seeds, frozen strawberries, half of a frozen banana, & your favorite non-dairy milk.

The combination is simple, but it sure is delicious! 

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie

• Nutrient Packed: Thanks to the addition of cashew butter, this strawberry banana smoothie has an abundant amount of benefits for optimal health. 
• Perfect Protein Smoothie: This Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie recipe will have you fully satisfied, as it is packed with over 30 grams of plant protein.
• Fully Customizable: I have listed options further down in the post to add even more wholesome ingredients to your post-workout breakfast.

Cashew Butter Health Benefits

Cashew butter is the star of this strawberry banana smoothie! The creaminess & consistency in cashew butter are unparalleled, in my opinion, while still including several health benefits. My biggest suggestion is to buy an organic raw cashew butter made with 1 ingredient—organic raw cashews! With that, here are just a few valuable advantages of consuming organic raw cashew butter:

• Promoted Heart Health
• Improved Skin Elasticity & Appearance
• Supported Brain & Memory Health
• Enhanced Vision

Ingredients

• Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe; just be sure to use homemade or trusted brands—I like MALK Organics, Three Trees, or Native Forest.
• Organic Raw Cashew Butter: Cashew butter adds some extra creaminess & healthy fats to this strawberry smoothie. Be sure that your cashew butter is organic, raw, & unsalted. 
• Organic Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & recommended daily protein intake.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds add a great little boost of fiber & minerals.
• Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add some omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more!
• Organic Vanilla Powder: If using an unflavored plant protein, I highly recommend adding just a smidge to enhance the flavor.
• Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals.
• Organic Frozen Strawberries: Duh?! Be sure to use organic & frozen for optimal health benefits & taste!
• Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy consistency, one found in a strawberry milkshake.

How to Make

• Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the non-dairy milk, cashew butter, plant protein, seeds, optional vanilla powder, & sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
• Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen strawberries & frozen banana. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies.
• Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy immediately.

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this blend your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp up this Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie recipe:

• Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess with a scoop of organic plain coconut yogurt.
• Organic Greens: Greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, & antioxidants. I recommend baby spinach if you’re new to green smoothies, but kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work.
• Organic Superfoods: Level up this blend with your go-to superfoods. For additional information, be sure to check out this Superfoods 101 post!

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie

​​Interested in how to make the absolute perfect Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

1. Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen fruit to this smoothie is the only way to go! The ice from the frozen fruits adds thickness to the smoothie.
2. Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, don’t worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
3. How to Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my favorite way of preparing my smoothies. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
4. Smoothie Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the smoothie too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients, so start lower and then gradually increase the speed.
5. Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie, in this case, a strawberry banana milkshake! Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled smoothie at every sip.

Smoothie FAQs

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana in this recipe gives the smoothie a thick & creamy texture, one found in a strawberry milkshake. If using a fresh banana, be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold smoothie. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether because you’re allergic or simply don’t like them, you can replace it with ½ cup of organic frozen zucchini, ½ cup of organic frozen cauliflower, ½ cup of organic frozen coconut meat, or ½ cup of organic frozen avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana-free smoothie, I recommend adding 1 organic pitted medjool date or 2 teaspoons of manuka honey to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

Duh! I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods for a post-workout breakfast is great because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein first thing. However, some smoothies on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option. 

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic, unflavored plant protein powder for this Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie recipe. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have protein powder on hand, no worries! You can incorporate 1 tablespoon of organic hemp seeds without changing the taste too much.

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. Check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post to achieve the best results.

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• Mocha Cashew Coconut Date Shake

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Xoxo.

CMG.

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