Ever since I moved to Los Angeles, I've been obsessed with the $23 Strawberry Skin Glaze smoothie from Erewhon - IFKYK. So to save money, I created a dupe that's inspired by the famous drink. This Hailey Bieber inspired smoothie has a thick, creamy strawberry base layered with a homemade strawberry chia glaze and coconut cream swirls that look just as stunning as the real thing. Like all of my recipes, it's completely customizable too - you can use any sweetener and add-ins of your choice.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Ask the Dietitian: Is this smoothie healthy?
Customize it your way
How to make the Strawberry Skin Glaze Smoothie
Troubleshooting Tips
Pairing
Scaling
Storage & Meal Prep Tips
Strawberry Skin Glaze Smoothie (Erewhon Hailey Bieber Smoothie)
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This smoothie is a thick, creamy blend of strawberries, banana, avocado, and Greek yogurt, layered with a quick strawberry chia jam and coconut cream for that dreamy glazed effect.

Budget-friendly: With this recipe, you get all the aesthetic and flavor of a $20+ wellness smoothie for a fraction of the cost at home.
Nutritious: At Erewhon, the strawberry glaze is mainly a sugary addition-whereas this one is made with chia seeds so you get added fiber and omega-3 fats.
Customizable: The original smoothie has lots of fancy add-ins like sea moss, liquid hyaluronic acid, and MCT oil. You have the option to add these in for some added benefits, or skip it.

Ingredients

For the homemade strawberry glaze:

Fresh strawberries: The base of your glaze - fresh berries blend smoother than frozen here, so don't swap them out for this part.
Sweetener of your choice: A Medjool date adds a caramel-like depth; honey or maple syrup works just as well for a more classic sweetness. Sugar-free options like a sugar substitute keep it lower in added sugar.
Chia seeds: These transform the blended strawberry mixture into a jam-like glaze as they sit and absorb liquid. You'll find them in the health food aisle of most grocery stores.

For the smoothie base:

Frozen strawberries: Using frozen fruit is key here - it gives the smoothie that thick, almost ice-cream-like texture without needing extra ice.
Frozen banana: Freeze ripe bananas for the sweetest taste.
Avocado: Half a medium avocado makes this smoothie incredibly silky and adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. It won't make it taste like guacamole - I promise.
Greek yogurt: Plain or vanilla both work great. This adds protein, probiotics, and extra creaminess.
Almond milk: Use almond milk or any milk you prefer.
Coconut cream: Coconut cream adds a touch of richness to the flavor, but can be omitted to save on calories. Find it in the canned goods aisle near the coconut milk - or if it's unavailable, simply chill a can of coconut milk overnight and scoop the thick cream from the top.
Protein powder or collagen: Either works - I like to use vanilla flavored here to match the original Erewhon smoothie.
Optional add-ins: MCT oil, sea moss gel, freeze-dried strawberry powder, and vanilla extract are all great ways to level up the smoothie if you'd like. Another elevated add-in is 1 tablespoon of liquid hyaluronic acid, just make sure you're buying a food grade one.

For the glass:

Softened coconut cream or Greek yogurt: This is what creates those beautiful white swirls along the sides of your glass. Softened coconut cream gives a slightly richer look; Greek yogurt is a great higher-protein swap too.

Ask the Dietitian: Is this smoothie healthy?

Absolutely! This Strawberry Skin Glaze Smoothie is packed with whole food ingredients that nourish your body. The combo of strawberries, chia seeds, and avocado makes this a standout for skin, heart, and gut health.

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help protect skin cells from oxidative stress. Research suggests regular berry consumption is associated with reduced inflammation markers.
Chia seeds provide a great source of omega-3s and fiber, which support both heart health and digestive regularity. Studies show chia can help slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream.
Avocado has monounsaturated (aka healthy) fats and vitamin E, a fat-soluble nutrient that plays a role in skin health and immune function.

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Strawberry smoothie in glass with glass straw

Customize it your way

Like all of my recipes, this Strawberry Skin Glaze Smoothie is completely customizable. You get to choose your sweetener, your add-ins, and your glass coating.

Sweetener of your choice: In both the glaze and the smoothie base, you can use a Medjool date, honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute - whatever fits your taste or dietary preferences.
Optional add-ins of your choice: This is where you can really make it your own. MCT oil adds healthy fats for energy, sea moss gel is rich in trace minerals, freeze-dried strawberry powder intensifies the strawberry flavor, and vanilla extract adds a warm, sweet depth.
Feel free to mix up the protein source: Vanilla protein powder or vanilla collagen both work great here.
Feel free to swap the milk: Any milk works here - oat, regular dairy, coconut milk from a carton - depending on what you have on hand or your dietary needs. For a dairy-free version, stick with almond or oat milk.

How to make the Strawberry Skin Glaze Smoothie

Here's how to make this stunning and nourishing smoothie step by step:

1. Make the strawberry chia glaze

Add the fresh strawberries and your sweetener of choice to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour the mixture into a small bowl, then stir in the chia seeds. Let it sit for about 20 minutes so the chia seeds can absorb the liquid and thicken everything into a jam-like consistency - don't skip this resting time, it's what gives the glaze its texture! You don't need to wash the blender after this step.

2. Blend the smoothie base

Add all of the smoothie base ingredients - frozen strawberries, frozen banana, avocado, sweetener, Greek yogurt, almond milk, coconut cream, and any optional add-ins - to the same blender. Blend on high until smooth and thick. The mixture should be noticeably thicker than a typical smoothie; if it's too thin to hold its shape against the glass, add a little more frozen fruit.

3. Prep the glasses

This is the fun part! Divide half of the prepared chia glaze between the bottoms of two tall glasses. With the remaining glaze, use a fork to drag swipes up and around the inside of each glass - this creates those gorgeous streaky lines you see through the glass. Then use the back of a spoon to press the softened coconut cream (or Greek yogurt) down the sides of each glass in vertical streaks.

4. Pour and serve

Slowly pour the blended smoothie into the center of each prepared glass so the swirls along the sides stay intact. Serve immediately!

Make the strawberry chia glaze: Add the fresh strawberries and your sweetener of choice to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour the mixture into a small bowl, then stir in the chia seeds. Let it sit for about 20 minutes so the chia seeds can absorb the liquid and thicken everything into a jam-like consistency - don't skip this resting time, it's what gives the glaze its texture! You don't need to wash the blender after this step.

Blend the smoothie base: Add all of the smoothie base ingredients - frozen strawberries, frozen banana, avocado, sweetener, Greek yogurt, almond milk, coconut cream, and any optional add-ins - to the same blender. Blend on high until smooth and thick. The mixture should be noticeably thicker than a typical smoothie; if it's too thin to hold its shape against the glass, add a little more frozen fruit.

Prep the glasses: This is the fun part! Divide half of the prepared chia glaze between the bottoms of two tall glasses. With the remaining glaze, use a fork to drag swipes up and around the inside of each glass - this creates those gorgeous streaky lines you see through the glass. Then use the back of a spoon to press the softened coconut cream (or Greek yogurt) down the sides of each glass in vertical streaks.

Pour and serve: Slowly pour the blended smoothie into the center of each prepared glass so the swirls along the sides stay intact. Serve immediately!

Troubleshooting Tips

The glaze isn't thickening: Make sure you're giving the chia seeds the full 20 minutes to absorb the liquid before moving on. If your kitchen is warm, pop the bowl in the fridge to speed things up.
The smoothie isn't thick enough: Frozen fruit is key. If your smoothie is too thin, add more frozen strawberries or banana a handful at a time and re-blend.
The swirls are disappearing when I pour: Your smoothie might be too thin (see above), or you're pouring too fast. Try pouring slowly from the center of the glass and let gravity do the work.

Pairing

This smoothie is filling enough to stand alone as a breakfast or snack, but it pairs beautifully with something light like a slice of whole-grain toast or a egg bite for extra staying power. Here are a few of my other favorite things to serve alongside it:

Scaling

This recipe makes 2 generous smoothies, but it doubles easily to make 4 smoothies. Just make sure your blender can handle the volume and blend in batches if needed.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Make-ahead: The strawberry chia glaze can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. When you're ready to make the smoothie, just blend the base fresh.
Storing leftovers: Smoothies are always best fresh, but if you have leftover blended smoothie, store the glass with plastic wrap on top for up to 24 hours. Give it a good shake or stir before drinking.