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Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie

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A quick and easy smoothie that captures the nostalgic flavor of strawberry shortcake with a healthy protein boost, perfect for breakfast, post-workout, or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (frozen works well)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan option)
  • ¾ cup milk or milk alternative (almond, oat, or regular milk)
  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup small-curd cottage cheese (optional)
  • 3–4 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull 1 cup of fresh strawberries. Slice into halves or quarters for easier blending. If using frozen, no prep needed.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of rolled oats to the blender and pulse for 10-15 seconds until oats become a fine powder.
  3. Add ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, and ¼ cup cottage cheese if using to the blender.
  4. Pour in ¾ cup milk or milk alternative, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if desired.
  5. Add the prepared strawberries and 3-4 ice cubes to the blender.
  6. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides if needed.
  7. Check consistency: add more milk if too thick or more ice/oats if too thin, then blend again.
  8. Serve immediately in a glass and enjoy.

Notes

If using frozen strawberries, reduce ice cubes slightly to avoid overly thick smoothie. Pulse oats first to avoid gritty texture. Use a mild vanilla protein powder to prevent artificial aftertaste. For vegan version, swap Greek yogurt for coconut or almond yogurt and use plant-based protein powder. Adjust sweetness to taste.

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