Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Cheesecake lovers you’re in for a real treat. This Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie is SO creamy and delicious, and tastes just like the dessert that inspired it. Packed with protein, naturally sweetened and gluten fee, it’s also a super healthy recipe!
Don’t worry – it doesn’t have to be fresh strawberry season to make this one. All you need are some frozen strawberries (which are naturally so sweet!), some oats (use gluten-free oats as needed), Greek yogurt (probiotics + protein), milk (I love almond or cashew milk), vanilla extract, almond extract, a pinch of salt, and you’re good to go.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy cleanup! All you need is a blender.
- This creamy smoothie is packed with flavor AND nutrients.
- The extra boost of healthy protein and fiber from the Greek yogurt and oats will keep you satisfied until lunch.
- It is a great on-the-go option.
- This smoothie is very quick & simple to make!
Ingredients needed
- Frozen strawberries. We recommend frozen strawberries for extra creamy thick results, but fresh strawberries will work as well.
- Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt adds a decent amount of protein and will make your smoothie extra creamy. Feel free to use any kind you wish. We went with plain Greek yogurt, but vanilla or strawberry would work too.
- Milk. We like to use unsweetened almond or cashew milk because these options are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals, they also give a good consistency. Feel free to use any milk (dairy-free or not) that you like.
- Oats. We used rolled oats to add a little heartiness and to help thicken thicken this healthy strawberry smoothie.
- Flavor makers. A little vanilla extract and almond extract brings all of the flavors together
- Optional. Add 1-2 packets of Stevia or 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey to sweeten this further, if needed. You can also add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to add flavor and extra protein.
Pro tip: to keep this smoothie 100% plant-based, use a dairy-free yogurt and milk!
How to make this recipe
This strawberry smoothie recipe is quick, easy, and simple to make! Here’s the easy process:
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Process until it’s nice and smooth, then give it a quick taste. I find strawberries to be so sweet that this recipe is fine as is, but if you’d like a sweeter smoothie, feel free to add in a packet or two of Stevia or a teaspoon or two of maple syrup or honey. If you like your smoothie extra thick (I do!), blend in some ice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Variations
- Make it a protein shake. For extra protein, add a serving of your favorite vanilla or flavorless protein powder.
- Make it tropical. Add a tropical frozen fruit such as mango or pineapple to add extra sweetness.
- Sneak in veggies. The best way to increase greens in your diet is in a smoothie! Add a handful of spinach leaves or frozen riced cauliflower before blending. You won’t be able to taste either!
- Swap the berry. Feel free to use any kind of frozen berries in this recipe to really make it your own. We love blueberries, raspberries and even cherries, or a combination.
- Other add-ins. For a boost of nutrition, mix in chia or flax seeds or nuts (walnuts, peanuts, cashews, or almonds), you can also add a drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter.
Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt*
- 1/3 cup milk, I used almond milk
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats, use gluten-free oats if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- pinch of salt
- optional 1-2 packets Stevia or 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, to sweeten if needed
- optional 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Pulse until smooth, adding more milk if needed to thin out the smoothie or more ice to thicken it, if needed.
- Transfer to 1 or 2 glasses and enjoy!
Notes
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What are the lovely sprinkles on tope of your smoothie? We had your Baked Strawberry Bagel French Toast Casserole for Easter breakfast this morning, and it was amazing! ThanK you! I am planning to have your curried chicken salad for lunch this week……Please keep these wonderful recipes coming.
Oh… I’m so glad you enjoyed the casserole!! It’s a favorite of mine and so is the curried chicken salad. Hope you enjoy! On top of the smoothie is shredded coconut toasted in a skillet for a couple of minutes and chia seeds.
Sooooo… I can have cheesecake for breakfast now? Is this really real life? I cannot WAIT to try this!
mmmmm cheesecake! Always love a healthy update recipe on cheesecake 🙂
This sounds yummy! I’ve been adding cauliflower to my smoothies as well and it makes it so creamy. I posted it to my blog as well.