Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake is a creamy, high-protein smoothie that tastes like dessert but fuels your day. Made with strawberries, protein powder, and cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, it’s a deliciously healthy way to satisfy your cheesecake cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 large or 2 small servings
- Category: Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 oz cream cheese (optional, for richer flavor)
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
- Optional toppings: crushed graham crackers, fresh strawberries, drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Add frozen strawberries, protein powder, cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt), milk, cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes (if using) to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness — add milk to thin or ice to thicken.
- Pour into a glass and top with crushed graham crackers or fresh strawberries.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries for a thick, milkshake-like texture.
- Sub Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a tangier flavor.
- Skip cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Add oats, chia seeds, or nut butter for extra nutrition.
- Best enjoyed fresh — separation may occur if stored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
