Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie

A naturally sweetened, protein-rich smoothie recipe that tastes like strawberry cheesecake. It's giving dessert to breakfast vibes without added sugar or protein powder.

How to make a protein smoothie without protein powder

To a blender, combine:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup milk (I used oat milk, but whole milk will give you more protein and calcium)
• 1 Tablespoon of almond butter
• a dash of cinnamon
• a handful of strawberries
• a few ice cubes

Blend well until combined. This smoothie makes 2 cups and provides 14 grams of protein if using oat milk. If you use whole milk, this recipe provides 22 grams of protein.