Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie
, by Scarlett Full, 1 min reading time
All the flavor of dessert—with none of the guilt.
If you’re craving the rich, creamy taste of strawberry cheesecake but want to skip the excess sugar and fat, this high-protein strawberry cheesecake smoothie is the perfect fix. With 29 grams of protein and over 5 grams of fiber, it delivers long-lasting satisfaction—without the sugar crash of a typical dessert.
This smoothie is naturally sweetened with strawberries, with very little added sugar, and has a fraction of the fat compared to traditional cheesecake. It's the ideal choice if you're aiming to eat healthy while still enjoying your favorite flavors.
Best of all, it's easy to make, gluten-free, and can be made vegan or dairy-free by swapping in a plant-based yogurt.
Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast smoothie, a post-workout treat, or a guilt-free dessert replacement, this strawberry cheesecake protein smoothie hits the spot.
Tags
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie
Scarlett Full
1 smoothie
10 minutes
349
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup frozen strawberries*
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, nonfat**
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your choice milk)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
1 scoop Growing Naturals vanilla pea protein
- 2 small honey graham crackers (I used gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp chia seed (optional)
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A dollop of your choice whipped cream
Directions
Place all ingredients (except protein powder and graham crackers) in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Then add the protein powder and pulse until thoroughly mixed. Crumble the graham crackers and fold into the smoothie with a spoon or spatula. Enjoy!