36 Healthy Strawberry Recipes to Make this Summer!

Is there anything better in late spring and early summer than some fresh picked strawberries?! Those luscious, juicy berries are bursting with flavor and ready to be used in lots of recipes.

If you’re looking for healthy strawberry recipes to make this season, I’ve rounded up 36 delicious options. From breakfast to dessert, sweet to savory – you’re sure to find a recipe you love.

Note: This post was originally published in 2016. It has been updated in 2024. Enjoy!

36 Healthy Strawberry Recipes to Make this Summer

1. Healthy Strawberry Shortcake from Snacking in Sneakers

This recipe is made with whole wheat shortcake biscuits and a lower sugar yogurt topping, creating a balanced dessert that you’ll love.

2. Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie from Snacking in Sneakers

You only need four ingredients to make this simple recipe – watermelon, frozen strawberries, frozen banana, and protein powder.

3. Strawberry Peach Goat Cheese Bites from Chelsea LaBlanc Nutrition

Throwing a party? Your guests will love this beautiful fresh appetizer, and you’ll love that you only need five ingredients to make it.

4. Strawberry Beet Salad from Snacking in Sneakers

Sweet strawberries and earthy beets pair together nicely in this easy salad recipe. Enjoy as a main course or as a side dish.

5. Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl from Plant Based with Amy

This tasty smoothie bowl is made with a mixture of blueberries, strawberries, and banana for the base.

6. Strawberry Banana “Soft Serve” Nice Cream from Snacking in Sneakers

This recipe has the consistency of soft serve ice cream, but is made almost entirely from fruit!

7. Fresh Strawberry Salsa from Healthy Ideas Place

This salsa is perfect for dipping, topping proteins, or just spooning right out of the bowl.

8. Strawberry Chia Seed Jam from Snacking in Sneakers

If you’ve got a big batch of fresh picked berries, try making this simple lower sugar jam recipe. It’s great spread on toast or English muffins, or swirled into yogurt or oatmeal.

9. PB&J Oatmeal from Snacking in Sneakers

Speaking of oatmeal, this is one of my favorite ways to start the day! Homemade oatmeal with peanut butter and strawberry chia jam swirled throughout – can you say yum?!

10. Chocolate Strawberry German Pancakes from Your Choice Nutrition

This skillet pancake recipe is made with whole wheat flour and minimal sugar for a deep chocolate and berry flavor combo.

11. Strawberry Chicken Salad from Bucket List Tummy

This tasty recipe features strawberries in the chicken marinade and in the salad itself! A great nutritious meal to eat for lunch or dinner.

12. Strawberry Cucumber Salad from Graciously Nourished

With just a handful of ingredients, you can make this refreshing summer salad. I love the addition of basil to this recipe; fresh herbs are just so lovely in salads!

13. Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl from Snacking in Sneakers

Where are my fellow runners at? This smoothie bowl is a perfect post-long-run option, packing in ample carbs and protein to support recovery.

14. Strawberry Avocado Salsa from Make it Dairy Free

This recipe only takes five minutes to make and is perfect for snacking on with tortilla chips or using it to top your favorite proteins.

15. Strawberry Chickpea Flour Muffins from Bucket List Tummy

These muffins are made using chickpea flour and oat flour, making them a great choice for gluten free families.

16. Strawberry Peach Popsicles from Snacking in Sneakers

Pairing two of my favorite summer fruits? Yes please! These are a great option for families with kiddos that love frozen treats.

17. Berry Chocolate Smoothie from Plant Based with Amy

Is there anything better than the chocolate and strawberry combo? You’ll love this simple smoothie recipe that uses cocoa powder and almond butter to offer a perfect rich flavor alongside the berries.

18. Strawberry Ricotta Muffins from Compston Kitchen

These muffins are made with whole wheat flour and are sweetened lightly with honey. A perfect snack for you and your kiddos this summer.

19. Strawberry Summer Pasta Salad from Sorey Fitness

Pasta salad gets a fun makeover with this recipe featuring strawberries, chicken, spinach, feta, and balsamic glaze!

20. Avocado Kale Salad with Strawberries from Veggies Save The Day

This salad is packed full of fiber and nutrients! Massaging the kale helps make it a bit more tender in the salad.

21. Strawberry Silken Tofu Smoothie from Nutrition Daily

Silken tofu can be a great way to add plant-based protein and calcium to a smoothie recipe! This version with strawberries and peanut butter sounds delightful.

22. Red, White, and Blue Popsicles from Milk and Honey Nutrition

How fun are these for Fourth of July?! This simple recipe is a family favorite.

23. Healthy Stuffed French Toast from Chelsey Amer Nutrition

This strawberry-stuffed french toast recipe packs in fiber, protein, and flavor! A great way to start any morning.

24. High Protein Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries from The Balanced Nutritionist

I hear dessert calling my name! This simple recipe uses just six ingredients and tastes amazing.

25. Mini Healthy Berry Crisp by The Healthy Epicurean

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries make up the base of this recipe, capped off with a lower sugar oatmeal cookie topping.

26. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats from Beautiful Eats and Things

Overnight oats are such an easy meal-prep breakfast – perfect for active women.

27. Strawberry Thyme Sun Tea from Beautiful Eats and Things

Sun tea is a classic summertime beverage brewed by – you guessed it – leaving it in the sun. This version with fresh strawberries and thyme is so unique and tasty.

28. Strawberry Watermelon Iced Tea Pops from Milk and Honey Nutrition

These pops have a fun and unique flavor combo. Super refreshing on a hot summer day.

29. Strawberry Banana Butterflies from Two Kids and a Coupon

How adorable are these?! Such a fun healthy snack that you can get your kiddos involved in making.

30. Roasted Strawberries from Laura Fuentes

Roasted strawberries are a great way to use up any berries that are at the end of their life span. After roasting, these are great spooned onto waffles, pancakes, or yogurt.

31. Strawberry Poppy Seed Pecan Chicken Salad from Lemons & Zest

Chicken salad is total comfort food for me, and this recipe is no exception. Tons of flavor and crunch with very little prep time!

32. Strawberry Mint Sorbet from Nourished Kitchen

This strawberry sorbet is sweetened with honey, making it a nice option for those looking for a dessert without refined sugar.

33. Frozen Chocolate Strawberry Bark from The Balanced Nutritionist

Just four ingredients and a few minutes of your time to prep, then a couple hours to freeze, and boom – you’ve got a tasty frozen treat.

34. Strawberry Gazpacho from Laura Ali

You’re familiar with the classic tomato soup, but now it’s time for a fun spin on that classic. This recipe is a great blend of sweet and savory, and perfect for a hot summer day.

35. Vegan Peanut Butter Strawberry Banana Smoothie from Make It Dairy Free

Following a plant based diet and trying to put on muscle at the gym? You’ll love this higher calorie, higher protein smoothie recipe!

36. Mini Strawberry and Watermelon Rind Pies from Snacking in Sneakers

OK, OK – pie might not be the healthiest recipe on this list, but making a mini version builds in natural portion control, with each pie clocking in under 240 calories. Plus, this recipe uses watermelon rind too, making it a great way to reduce food waste and try something new.

Share with me:  What’s your favorite way to use strawberries?  Which of these healthy strawberry recipes do you want to try?  Do you plan to go strawberry picking this season?

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