Description
This Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Shake is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing beverage perfect for a nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack. Combining frozen raspberries with Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and protein powder, it offers a delicious cheesecake-inspired flavor packed with protein and antioxidants.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- ½ scoop vanilla or cheesecake-flavored protein powder (~15–20 g protein)
- ¼ cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
- 2 tbsp low-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional, for extra thickness)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the frozen raspberries, Greek yogurt, protein powder, milk, softened cream cheese, honey (if using), and vanilla extract into your blender container.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain from the cream cheese or fruit.
- Adjust Sweetness and Texture: Taste your shake and add additional honey or maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. If the shake is too thick, add a little more milk to loosen it; to make it frostier and thicker, add ice cubes and blend again.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the finished protein shake into a glass and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a more pronounced cheesecake flavor, use vanilla protein powder or add ½ tsp lemon juice for tanginess.
- Boost protein content by adding ½ to 1 tbsp of nut butter or an extra scoop of protein powder.
- To enjoy as a smoothie bowl, reduce the milk quantity for a thicker consistency and top with granola, fresh raspberries, or crushed graham crackers.
- Using frozen raspberries will give a thicker and colder texture, while fresh raspberries provide a lighter, less creamy shake.
