Description
A thick, creamy, and delicious breakfast smoothie that tastes like strawberry cheesecake but contains 30 grams of protein. It requires no cooking and is ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) plain Greek yogurt (full fat recommended)
- 2 ounces (56g) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1.5 cups (150g) frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (almond, oat, or whole milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Optional topping: 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixed with a pinch of sugar and vanilla
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Cube the cream cheese and measure out the yogurt, milk, and frozen strawberries.
- Add liquids first: Pour the milk and vanilla extract into the blender. Add honey or maple syrup if using.
- Add dairy: Add the cubed cream cheese and Greek yogurt to the blender.
- Add fruit: Top with the frozen strawberries.
- Blend: Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and thick. Add a splash of milk if too thick.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie. Add more honey if tart, or a squeeze of lemon juice if too sweet.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately. Top with optional cream cheese dollop or fresh strawberry slices.
Notes
Use frozen strawberries for a thick, milkshake-like consistency; fresh strawberries will make the smoothie watery. Let cream cheese soften for 5 minutes to prevent chunks. This smoothie is best served immediately as it separates over time. For meal prep, freeze the dry ingredients (strawberries and cream cheese) in bags.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
Keywords: high protein smoothie, strawberry cheesecake smoothie, healthy breakfast, quick breakfast, post-workout meal, Greek yogurt smoothie