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
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
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.