Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake is a delicious and nutritious blend that combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with fresh strawberries and protein-packed ingredients. Perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack, this shake provides creamy texture and satisfying taste in just minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries (210 grams)
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup Dannon Light and Fit Vanilla Greek Yogurt (4 oz)
- 1 scoop Cellucor Vanilla Casein Protein powder (32 grams)
- 2 tbsp 1/3 Less Fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese (31 grams)
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream, to taste
- Crushed graham crackers, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add frozen strawberries, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, vanilla casein protein powder, and reduced-fat cream cheese to a high-speed blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no chunks of strawberry or cream cheese left.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the shake into glasses. Optionally, top with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top for a cheesecake-like finish before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker shake, add more frozen strawberries or ice cubes.
- Adjust sweetness by adding a natural sweetener like honey or stevia if desired.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer texture or vegan cream cheese to make it dairy-free.
- To keep it low calorie, skip the whipped cream and graham cracker toppings.
- Consume immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
