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Strawberry Protein Shake

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By Snejana Andreeva

on Jan 27, 2025, Updated Mar 29, 2025

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Want a milkshake that’s delicious and packed with protein? This Strawberry Protein Shake recipe 🍓 is my healthy twist on a childhood favorite. Growing up in Bulgaria, my mom would take me to the McDonald’s drive-thru after school for a mini cheeseburger, fries, and that iconic strawberry milkshake (plus the Happy Meal toy, of course 😄). Now that I’ve embraced a healthier lifestyle, I wanted to recreate those flavors with a recipe that’s s atisfying, energizing, and full of nostalgic vibes . This shake 🥤 is creamy, naturally sweet, and delivers over 30 grams of protein . It’s quick, wholesome, and so good you’ll want to drink it every day! Let’s make it!

  • Why You’ll Love Strawberry Protein Shake
  • How to Prepare
  • Nonna’s Tip 🍓
  • Strawberry Protein Shake Variations and Substitutions
  • Secrets to Perfect Results
  • Similar Recipes
  • Best Served With
  • Common Questions
  • Strawberry Protein Shake Recipe
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Why You’ll Love Strawberry Protein Shake

If you’re craving something sweet and satisfying, this Strawberry Protein Shake is the perfect healthy treat 🍓. It’s luxuriously creamy , bursting with the fresh, vibrant flavor of ripe strawberries, and has just the right amount of natural sweetness to make every sip feel like a dessert. The best part? It’s packed with extra protein 💪, giving you lasting energy and keeping you full for hours.

With its silky-smooth texture and irresistible fruity flavor , this recipe is a grown-up version of your favorite childhood milkshake—only better for you! Customize it with your favorite plant-based milk, protein powder, or a touch of honey 🍯 for added indulgence. And because it comes together in just 5 minutes , it’s a quick and easy way to fuel your day while indulging in a moment of pure, delicious nostalgia 🥰.

How to Prepare

👩‍🍳 Combine almond milk, strawberries, cottage cheese, and vanilla protein powder in a blender and blend until smooth.

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🥤 Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream (optional).

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Nonna’s Tip 🍓

For the creamiest texture, use frozen strawberries —they make the shake thick and icy without needing extra ice cubes 🧊.

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Strawberry Protein Shake Variations and Substitutions

  1. Feel free to use any other plant-based milk of your choice, such as soy or oat milk. Whole dairy milk 🐮 works well in this recipe, too!
  2. The strawberries give this shake natural sweetness , but you can add other sweeteners like 🍁 maple syrup, agave, or monk fruit for an extra boost.
  3. If you’re fresh out of cottage cheese , Greek 🇬🇷 yogurt is a great substitution with lots of protein that will still give your shake a creamy texture.

Secrets to Perfect Results

These little secrets make all the difference in creating a strawberry protein shake that’s not only healthy but tastes like a delicious, creamy treat you’ll look forward to every time ✨!

  • Use Frozen Strawberries : Frozen berries are the secret to a thick, creamy shake that’s perfectly chilled without diluting the flavor with ice 🧊.
  • Blend in Layers : Always start with your almond milk and protein powder, then add the strawberries. This method creates smooth, creamy results without overworking your blender.
  • Choose the Right Protein Powder : Vanilla protein powder works best for this recipe, enhancing the natural strawberry flavor without overpowering it. You could also use strawberry or unflavored protein powder for delicious results 😋!

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Best Served With

  • Serve this Strawberry Protein Shake recipe alongside Homemade Burgers 🍔 and A ir Fryer Potato Skins 🍟 to re-create the grown-up version of my favorite childhood meal.
  • Enjoy with a bowl of fresh fruit and Steel Cut Overnight Oatmeal 🥣 for a quick and easy breakfast.

Common Questions

Yes, you certainly can swap cottage cheese with a dairy-free alternative like unsweetened almond or coconut yogurt.

Yes, whole milk and my homemade oat milk are wonderful alternatives to almond milk for those with nut allergies

Yes, you can add some maple syrup, agave syrup, honey, or even stevia.

Yes! Whole Greek yogurt is a great high-protein substitute for cottage cheese.

You can, but it’s best enjoyed fresh because the ingredients tend to separate if not consumed right away. If you decide to store it overnight in the refrigerator, keep it in an airtight container and give it a shake or stir before drinking.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Blender
  • ▢ Liquid Measuring Cup

Ingredients

  • ▢ 12 oz almond milk , or any milk
  • ▢ 8 strawberries , stems removed
  • ▢ ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • ▢ 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • ▢ whipped cream , optional

Instructions

  • ▢ Combine almond milk, strawberries, cottage cheese, and protein powder in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • ▢ Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream (optional).

Nonna’s Notes

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Strawberry Protein Shake

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Blender
  • Liquid Measuring Cup

Ingredients

  • 12 oz almond milk or any milk
  • 8 strawberries stems removed
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • Combine almond milk, strawberries, cottage cheese, and protein powder in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream (optional).

Video

Notes

Nutrition

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