Extra Creamy Strawberry Cauliflower Smoothie (Dairy-Free)

This strawberry cauliflower smoothie tastes like a strawberry milkshake! Even better, it’s loaded with hormone-balancing ingredients, antioxidants, and protein!

Enjoy it as is, or freeze it in popsicle moulds to make delicious and healthy dairy-free creamsicles. They’re a summer-time hit with kids and adults!

If you or your loved ones have a hard time getting in that daily dose of veggies, you have to try this smoothie! My daughters and their friends can never detect any cauliflower taste and always ask for more!

Whether you enjoy this healthy cauliflower smoothie as a meal or a frozen snack, you will love its silky, creamy texture.

Keep reading to learn the best way to make a smoothie with cauliflower, the benefits of cauliflower smoothies, and how to make smoothies without milk or yogurt that still taste creamy!

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• Cauliflower Smoothie Benefits
• Nutrition Facts
• Healthy Ingredients
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• How To Meal Prep Smoothies For The Freezer
• Fresh vs Frozen Cauliflower In Smoothies
• Substitutions
• Serving Ideas
• Expert Tips
• FAQs
• Recipe Card

Cauliflower Smoothie Benefits

The top 4 cauliflower smoothie benefits are:

1. Breast health and cancer prevention: It helps prevent breast cancer cells from replicating and has been shown to improve overall breast health.
2. Hormone balance: It helps by modulating estrogen levels, meaning it decreases and detoxifies excess estrogen from the body or supports healthy estrogen production as needed.
3. Liver and gut detoxification: It stimulates detoxifying enzymes in the liver and intestines, which has been shown to lower the risk of developing liver disease and help balance hormones.
4. Immune system support: It promotes a healthy gut microbiome and inflammation levels, which are essential for good immune health.

These cauliflower smoothie benefits are all thanks to a special compound called indole-3-carbinol. You can find indole-3-carbinol in all cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and, of course, cauliflower!

Need more reasons to make this delicious dairy-free cauliflower smoothie?

Cauliflower is a superfood packed with vitamins, antioxidants, fibre and anti-inflammatory compounds.

It’s a low-calorie, low-carb, cholesterol-free addition to smoothies. It’s mild in flavour and pale in colour, making it easy to hide from the pickiest eaters!

Looking for more hormone-balancing recipes? You have to try this silky Hormone-Balancing Chocolate Chia Mousse.

Nutrition Facts

Each generous 3-cup serving of this dairy-free strawberry smoothie has:

• 17g of protein
• 11g of fibre
• 12g of healthy fats
• 24g of natural sugar
• 33g of net carbs
• 343 calories

Strawberry Cauliflower Smoothie Ingredients

• Frozen cauliflower rice: I’ve tried both frozen cauliflower florets and frozen cauliflower rice, and the latter produces the smoothest result. Plus, it’s easier to measure accurately.
• Frozen strawberries: Frozen berries cost less than fresh and make it possible to create a thick smoothie you can eat with a spoon. Strawberries are high in vitamins C and B9, packed with antioxidants, and naturally low in sugar.
• Collagen powder: This flavourless powder is the primary protein source in this recipe. It’s a highly versatile ingredient that can be used to add protein to beverages and baked goods. It’s also been shown to do wonders for your hair, skin and nails and reduce joint pain.
• Raw cashews: This ingredient does triple duty in this smoothie recipe. It’s a secondary protein source, has hormone-balancing properties, and makes your smoothie extra creamy in both texture and flavour.
• Dates: These delicious dried fruits add more sweetness to your cauliflower smoothie, helping to further mask any cauliflower flavour. Thanks to their high fibre content, dates have a lower glycemic score than other natural sweeteners.

Check out the printable recipe card for exact measurements.

How To Make Strawberry Cauliflower Smoothies

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

For a smooth drink-like texture: Add everything to a blender, adding the boiling water last, and blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

For a thicker, frostier texture: Add everything, except for the frozen strawberries, to your blender and blend until completely smooth, about 90 seconds. Add the frozen strawberries and blend until you’ve reached your desired consistency. Serve immediately.

To make creamsicles: Start by making a smooth drink-like smoothie. Then, pour the smoothie into popsicle moulds and freeze for 3 hours. Store your frozen creamsicles in a resealable freezer bag for up to 1 month.

How To Meal Prep Smoothies For The Freezer

Smoothies can be fully prepared and frozen for quick, on-the-go meals or snacks!

There are two ways to meal prep this strawberry cauliflower smoothie recipe for long-term enjoyment.

1. Prepare 2 to 3 back-to-back batches and store the prepared smoothies in 16oz glass mason jars, leaving at least 1 inch of space from the top to allow for expansion in the freezer. Freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, remove the jar from the freezer and let it thaw overnight on the counter. Give it a good shake before serving.
2. Make them into healthy popsicles by pouring the prepared smoothie into silicone popsicle moulds and freezing for a minimum of 3 hours. Once they’re completely frozen, transfer them from the moulds to a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Raw vs Frozen Cauliflower In Smoothies

For many people, raw cauliflower (and other cruciferous vegetables) can be hard to digest, triggering bloat and excess gas.

Like most frozen vegetables, cauliflower is partially cooked in boiling water (a process called blanching) before being flash-frozen. Blanching improves the taste, texture, and colour of frozen vegetables and slows down the loss of vitamins that naturally occur over time.

Blanching also helps make vegetables easier to digest. This is why frozen cauliflower is better than raw cauliflower in smoothies. Plus, using frozen cauliflower will improve the overall texture of your smoothie.

What’s the best type of frozen cauliflower to use in smoothies? Both frozen cauliflower florets and frozen cauliflower rice work! I prefer to use frozen cauliflower rice because it’s easier to measure, blends more easily and is more readily available where I live.

Substitutions

berries

You can substitute the frozen strawberries with fresh strawberries or other fresh or frozen berries, like raspberries or blueberries. If you want your smoothie to have a thicker consistency, use frozen berries instead of fresh ones.

dates

You can substitute the small dates with 1/2 of a large pitted Medjool date or 2 tsp of maple syrup. You can also sweeten it using a small ripe banana and make it into a banana strawberry cauliflower smoothie!

If you want to reduce the overall carbohydrate and glycemic load, you can omit the dates altogether or sweeten it with some pure liquid monk fruit or stevia.

collagen powder

You can substitute the collagen peptide powder with vanilla or strawberry-flavoured protein powder. I always get my collagen at Costco because it has the best price! You can also increase the protein by doubling the amount of powder you use.

cashews

You can substitute the raw cashews for cashew butter. I don’t recommend substituting it for another type of nut because cashews have a distinctively creamy, buttery flavour that gives this smoothie that milkshake-like flavour without milk, cream or yogurt.

cashew milk

You can substitute the unsweetened cashew milk with another type of unsweetened plant-based milk. If using soy milk for added protein, opt for organic soy milk over conventional soy milk to maximize its hormone-balancing, breast health, and anti-cancer properties.

Serving Ideas

Options for serving your strawberry cauliflower smoothie will depend on how you prepare it.

A smooth, drink-like textured smoothie can be enjoyed in a pretty glass with a straw. Want to go all out? Give it some serious dairy-free strawberry milkshake vibes by topping it with a dollop of coconut whipped cream!

A thicker smoothie can be enjoyed as a smoothie bowl, topped with fresh fruit like bananas and raspberries and a sprinkle of your favourite granola. Or you can do what my daughters love to do, which is eat from a bowl with a spoon and pretend it’s strawberry ice cream!

Or you can turn it into a frozen summery treat by freezing it into popsicle moulds and enjoy it as a creamy, dairy-free strawberry creamsicle.

Expert Tips

There’s no need to soak the cashews if using a high-speed blender. If you don’t have a high-speed blender, you can substitute the raw cashews for cashew butter.  

If you’re unsure your blender can handle the frozen berries, dates, and nuts, you can soak your cashews and dates for 2 hours in hot water and let the frozen berries thaw a bit before blending. You can also substitute the cashews for cashew butter!

Questions About This Recipe?

Your whole family will love this dairy-free cauliflower smoothie recipe! Still have questions? Check out these Frequently Asked Questions, or leave a comment below!

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