Description
Indulge in the creamy, fruity goodness of this Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Shake. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s the perfect post-workout treat for muscle growth and recovery.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 scoop vanilla or cheesecake-flavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add almond milk, raspberries, protein powder, cottage cheese, cream cheese, vanilla extract, honey (if using), and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds or until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve: Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately as a post-workout recovery shake or meal replacement.
Notes
Notes:
- Using cottage cheese adds a cheesecake flavor and extra casein protein for muscle recovery.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based protein powder and vegan cream cheese.
- You can also add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra fiber and omega-3s.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Protein Shake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
