Protein Smoothie That Tastes Like Strawberry Cheesecake

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.

Other variations to try

If you love protein-rich, quick smoothies for breakfast or a snack, try my Chocolate Protein Smoothie (no powder), Blueberry Chia Seed Smoothie, and Blueberry Lemon Smoothie with Ricotta Cheese

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Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie

A naturally sweetened, protein-rich smoothie recipe that tastes like strawberry cheesecake. It’s giving dessert to breakfast vibes. No sugar, no protein powder.

Course Menopause Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword high protein breakfast, smoothie

Servings 1

Calories 699kcal

Author Jen Casey, Holistic Nutritionist

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

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

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until well combined. 

Nutrition

Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1508IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 881mg | Iron: 2mg