Healthy Strawberry Recipes

As we move fully into strawberry season, I wanted to take some time to collect some of my favourite healthy strawberry recipes from here at Occasionally Eggs and some of my favourite blogs. Although I love rhubarb in the spring, strawberries are the first hint of summer with their true sweetness.

They’re also a very easy plant to grow if you have a small space like a balcony or can hang a pot in a sunny window. We planted several between other plants this year, and they’re in with the lettuces, brassicas, and herbs. And if you’re not growing your own, look for the smallest, most jewel-toned berries you can find – they’ll be the sweetest. 

Strawberries are a nice addition to anything to do with chocolate and lemon, but also pair nicely with some slightly more out-of-the-way spices like pink peppercorns and chili peppers. You’ll see all of that here – as well as ice cream, drinks, and a savoury recipe. I most love strawberries either alone or dipped in dark chocolate during their high season, but will add them to anything and everything while they’re here.

Enjoy these healthy strawberry recipes, and take advantage of them while they last! Out of season strawberries are sad small nuggets, not real berries at all.

Strawberry Brownies

Dairy free strawberry brownies with a berry swirl and spelt almond flour base. Rich, sweet, and with a strong strawberry flavour!

45 mins

Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

This vegan & gluten free rhubarb crisp is made with chickpea flour and oats for a healthier, higher protein topping. Strawberries sweeten the naturally tart rhubarb alongside a little maple syrup for a simple and wholesome spring dessert.

35 mins

Summer Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

This vegan strawberry salad is packed with the best of the season – early summer berries, fresh greens, herbs, and flowers. It's spring in a bowl, with lentils and a sweet strawberry vinaigrette.

10 mins

Summer Strawberry Vinaigrette

A simple summery strawberry vinaigrette, with plenty of fresh berries. This easy recipe is blended into a sweet and flavourful dressing for any seasonal salads.

5 mins

Strawberry Milk

Strawberry milk is a fun and simple way to use summer berries, perfect for both kids and adults. This healthier, vegan version of a childhood favourite is sweetened with vanilla and an optional touch of maple syrup.

5 mins

Chocolate Coconut Pie with Strawberries

This easy gluten free, vegan, & sugar free chocolate coconut pie has a date sweetened chocolate macaroon base, simple ganache filling, and a topping of sweet fresh strawberries.

4 hrs 25 mins

Strawberry Slush with Lime

A pretty, sparkling strawberry slush as a healthier alternative to pop in the spring, with a strawberry lime slush base topped with sparkling water. With a little honey and mint, it's a great drink for warm days and kids love it, too.

5 mins

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

This healthy strawberry rhubarb cobbler is vegan, made with coconut oil, coconut sugar, and spelt flour. Minimally sweetened and with simple ingredients, it's a nice lighter spring option, especially served with a scoop of ice cream.

50 mins

Strawberry Elderflower Scone Cake

This giant vegan scone cake is flavoured with seasonal elderflower blossoms and strawberries for a very simple, beautiful spring dessert. If you can’t get elderflower, extra lemon zest makes a good substitute, or lilac blossoms.

40 mins

Pink Power Watermelon Smoothie Juice

This raw and vegan watermelon smoothie is a bit of a mix between a smoothie and a juice because of all the water in the melon, but mixed with citrus, strawberries, and raspberries, it's the best summery drink.

5 mins

Green Pea Hummus + A Spring Mezze

This pastel green pea hummus is made with spring peas, chickpeas, and lemon for a lighter, sweeter variation of vegan hummus. Serve with fresh seasonal vegetables and strawberries to make a beautiful spring mezze.

20 mins

Strawberry Jam Crumble Bars

Vegan and gluten free strawberry crumble bars with an oat base and streusel, lots of seasonal berries, and a little coconut sugar for sweetness. 

40 mins

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