This thick and creamy Strawberry Protein Smoothie is the perfect energy-packed way to start your day. It takes just a few minutes to whip up and can be easily modified to make it dairy-free, or switch up the flavors.
If you want to add even more protein to this healthy strawberry smoothie, feel free to toss in a little peanut butter or almond butter. And if you are on the hunt for a delicious Green Smoothie, we’ve got that, too.
Strawberry Protein Smoothie
Thank goodness for smoothies. Am I right? Because how else can you pack in almost 20 grams of protein for breakfast with just a 5 minute recipe made from fresh fruit? This strawberry protein smoothie is made with just frozen strawberries, milk, flax seeds, and protein powder that are blended up until it’s as thick and creamy as a milkshake.
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Recipe Notes
This recipe is just asking to be modified, too, so don’t be afraid to try out different types of berries or fruits, adding yogurt or a milk alternative, or using all different flavors and types of protein powder.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 4 ingredients. That’s right—you only need 4 main ingredients to make this smoothie. Of course you can feel free to add in more, though, like frozen bananas, or a little natural sweetener.
- All day energy. Thanks to the protein powder, this smoothie is packed with energy to start your day, making it the perfect quick breakfast.
- So creamy! The combination of frozen strawberries, milk, and flax seed keep this smoothie ultra creamy and delicious.
Key Ingredients You Will Need
- Frozen Strawberries: the key here is to be sure and use frozen strawberries. Once blended up they keep the smoothie nice and thick, giving it a milkshake texture.
- Milk: you need something to thin the smoothie out and whole milk is a great choice. Feel free to make it dairy-free and try substituting almond milk, coconut milk, or even orange juice.
- Flax Seeds: flax seeds are an amazing way to add healthy fats and fiber to your smoothie, but they also help to keep it extra creamy. In order for your body to process them, they need to be ground up. So either grind until smooth in your blender or purchase ground flax seed.
- Protein Powder: there are so many different kinds of protein powders to choose from these days. You can go plant based, dairy-based, or collagen protein powder and they come in all different flavors. Experiment with the kinds and flavors that you like the most.
How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie
- Blend. Blend the frozen strawberries, milk, flax seeds, and protein powder on high speed until completely smooth, or about 60 seconds.
- Serve. Divide into 2 cups and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use frozen strawberries. This lets you skip the ice and keeps the smoothie extra creamy. You could even add a frozen banana for an extra creamy smoothie.
- Experiment! This recipe is made for experimenting. You can swap out the frozen fruit with another berry, mangoes, or peaches, try adding different types and flavors of protein powder, and use a milk alternative such as almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
- Taste before sweetening. If you are someone who loves your smoothies sweet, I just recommend that you hold off until you have mixed everything together and you can taste it. From there, just add about ½ tablespoon at a time, tasting as you go so that you don’t accidentally overdo it.
More You’ll Love
This Strawberry Smoothie recipe is healthy, delicious, ultra creamy, and uses just 4 basic ingredients. Whip it up for breakfast on the go when you need the energy but are low on time.
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Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- ¼ cup protein powder
Instructions
- In a blender, add the frozen strawberries, milk, flax seeds, and protein powder. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, or about 60 seconds.
- Divide into 2 cups and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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