Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie (Printable)

A creamy blend with strawberries, banana, almond milk, yogurt, and protein for a tasty nourishing drink.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 small ripe banana

→ Dairy and Alternatives

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Protein

05 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

→ Sweetener and Flavoring

06 - 1 tablespoon rolled oats
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Ice

09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Place strawberries, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and protein powder into blender.
02 - Add rolled oats, honey or maple syrup if using, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey, maple syrup, or milk as desired.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like eating strawberry shortcake but without the guilt, since the Greek yogurt and protein actually keep you full.
  • Five minutes from craving to glass means you can make this on mornings when you're running late but still want something nourishing.
  • Frozen strawberries make it thick and cold enough to feel like a treat, not just another health drink.
02 -
  • Frozen strawberries are secretly better than fresh for this because they're already cold and blend into a naturally thick consistency without you needing to add extra ice.
  • The protein powder needs a liquid base to blend smoothly—adding it directly to thick yogurt makes little clumps, so don't skip pouring in the milk first.
03 -
  • Keep frozen strawberries on hand all year so you can make this anytime without waiting for fresh season, plus they actually make a better texture.
  • If you're doubling the recipe, don't fill your blender more than three-quarters full or it'll overflow—blend the first batch, pour it out, then blend the second half.
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