High Protein Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie
A creamy and satisfying smoothie that captures the flavors of raspberry cheesecake while being high in protein and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup Frozen raspberries Use naturally sweet raspberries for best flavor.
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) Plain is best for authenticity, but vanilla works too.
- 1/3 cup Cottage cheese Adds protein and cheesecake flavor; blends smooth.
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Milk of choice Dairy or unsweetened almond milk work well.
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor.
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Honey or maple syrup Optional, to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Add milk, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract to the blender.
- Blend until totally smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Add frozen raspberries and blend again until thick and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie. If needed, add honey or maple syrup and blend for a few more seconds.
- Adjust consistency as needed by reducing milk for a thicker smoothie or adding more milk for a thinner texture.
Notes
For added cheesecake tang, you can add a pinch of lemon zest or a small squeeze of lemon juice. For a fun presentation, serve in a cold glass with extra raspberries on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g