Strawberry Protein Smoothie
This Strawberries 'n' Cream Smoothie Packs a Protein Punch
Not a fan of protein powder? No worries — this strawberries 'n' cream protein smoothie packs a whopping 34 grams of protein, thanks to the powerhouse ingredient — cottage cheese. With chia seeds and whole fruit, you'll gain tons of nutritional benefits: magnesium; fiber; vitamins C, B, and D; calcium; iron; potassium . . . the list goes on!
And if you're craving a strawberry milkshake, swap the ice cream drink for one of these — it's cool, creamy, and fruity with tons of nutrition from whole ingredients. Plus, a restaurant's strawberry milkshake can run you upwards of 100 grams of sugar — a recipe for a sugar crash later on. But the protein in this smoothie delivers steady energy and lasting fullness, a much better option.
Strawberries 'N' Cream Protein Smoothie
Dominique Astorino, POPSUGAR Fitness
Notes
This recipe uses So Delicious unsweetened vanilla coconut milk. Substitute dairy, almond milk, or any plant-based milk alternative to adjust based on dietary and taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 8 frozen strawberries
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat optional)
1/4 cup vanilla unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons chia seeds
Directions
- First, add cottage cheese, coconut milk (or substitute), honey, and vanilla extract to a blender. This is to ensure the honey is smoothly blended, and doesn't harden from the frozen fruit.
- Once the "cream" base has been created, add in the frozen fruit, and blend on high until smooth. Add additional coconut milk (or substitute) to thin it out, if necessary.
- Add chia seeds last, either stirring or blending in, depending on preference. Enjoy immediately for a frosty breakfast treat, snack, post-workout shake, or dessert.
Information
- Category
- Drinks, Smoothies
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Total Time
- 4 minutes, 59 seconds
Nutrition
- Calories per serving
- 300
