Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
A quick and easy smoothie that tastes like a nostalgic strawberry cheesecake in a glass, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large smoothie 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 oz (56g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk (whole milk preferred, or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Optional: 1 scoop protein powder
- Optional: fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature (about 30 minutes) or microwave in 10-second bursts without melting.
- Hull and wash strawberries, then pat dry.
- Add cream cheese and milk to blender; blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Add strawberries, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and pink.
- Add ice cubes and optional ingredients (chia seeds, protein powder, mint leaves); blend for about 30 seconds until ice is crushed and smoothie is frothy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed; add more honey or syrup or a splash of milk to adjust consistency.
- Serve immediately in a glass or mason jar.
Notes
Soften cream cheese well to avoid lumps. Blend cream cheese with milk first for a silky base. Adjust sweetness to taste. Frozen strawberries can replace fresh and ice for a thicker smoothie. Store refrigerated up to 24 hours; stir before drinking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
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