Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie (Printable Version)

A creamy, protein-packed strawberry shortcake smoothie with fresh fruits and almond milk, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Dairy and Alternatives

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk of choice
04 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Protein

05 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately 1 ounce

→ Sweetener and Flavors

06 - 1 tablespoon rolled oats, optional for thickness
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional to taste
08 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Ice

09 - ½ cup ice cubes, optional for thicker smoothie

# How to Prepare:

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 for even incorporation.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding additional honey, maple syrup, or milk as desired.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately for optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required
  • Delivers 20g of protein per serving for sustained energy
  • Captures the classic strawberry shortcake flavor profile
  • Vegetarian and easily adaptable to vegan or gluten-free diets
  • Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout recovery
  • Customizable sweetness and thickness to your preference
02 -
  • Use frozen strawberries for the thickest, coldest consistency
  • Prep ingredients the night before in individual bags for grab-and-go convenience
  • Adjust sweetness gradually—the banana and strawberries provide natural sugars
  • Check your protein powder label for allergens and added sugars
  • Add a pinch of graham cracker crumbs for authentic shortcake flavor
  • Ensure gluten-free oats and protein powder if following a strict gluten-free diet
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