Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake
A pink shake with the tang of strawberry cheesecake.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 380calories
- 34 gprotein
This works like the blueberry version, but strawberries make the shake sweeter and softer. Frozen strawberries keep it cold. The cream cheese is what gives the cheesecake flavor, so do not leave it out.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop strawberry whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup frozen strawberries
- 2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese
- ¾ cup 2% milk
- 1 graham cracker sheet, crushed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
- Add the milk and cream cheese to the blender and blend for 20 seconds, until the cream cheese is smooth.
- Add the protein powder, strawberries, vanilla, lemon juice, and half of the graham cracker.
- Blend until thick and smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Crumble the rest of the graham cracker on top.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 380 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, gluten (oats or wheat).
Tips
- Soften the cream cheese first or it will leave lumps.
- A little lemon juice sharpens the tang. Add a teaspoon more if you want it tangier.
Swaps and variations
- Use vanilla protein if you do not have strawberry.
- Use a gingersnap in place of the graham cracker.
