30g Protein Strawberry Smoothie – No Protein Powder Needed! Healthy Drink That Tastes Like Dessert

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt offers a similar texture and tang with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower-glycemic sweetener.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

chia seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Flaxseeds provide similar nutritional benefits at a lower cost.

Add 1 cup of cottage cheese to a high-speed blender.

Pour in 1 cup of milk of your choice (almond, oat, dairy, or soy).

Add ½ cup of fresh strawberries and 1 cup of frozen strawberries to the blender.

Include 1 tablespoon of honey, maple syrup, or your preferred sweetener.

Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Blend on high for one to two minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy.

If the smoothie feels too thick, scrape down the sides and add a splash more milk to loosen it up.

For extra flavor, swap the sweetener with a spoonful of strawberry jam.

Optionally, add some chia seeds for extra fiber and nutrients.

Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses.

Garnish with a fresh strawberry or a sprinkle of toasted chopped pistachios.

Serve it fresh, or chill it for an hour.

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