Description
This Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Shake is a delicious and nutritious blend perfect for muscle growth and a quick energy boost. Combining frozen raspberries, creamy cottage cheese, protein powder, and a touch of cream cheese, this shake offers the rich flavor of cheesecake with the benefits of high-quality protein and fiber. It’s quick to prepare, customizable with optional oats for thickness, and can be garnished with fresh raspberries or light whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional, for added thickness)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese (light or regular)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Optional Toppings
- Fresh raspberries
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Whipped cream (light)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Measure out all ingredients to ensure everything is ready before blending.
- Combine Ingredients in a Blender: Add frozen raspberries, low-fat cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats if using, almond milk, vanilla extract, cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt into a high-powered blender.
- Add Ice: Include a handful of ice cubes, starting with a few. Adjust up to about 1/2 cup depending on your preferred thickness for the shake.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid tightly and blend on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds, until the mixture is completely smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed to ensure even blending.
- Check the Consistency: Evaluate the thickness of the shake. If it is too thick, add more almond milk gradually to thin it out. If it is too thin, add more ice cubes to thicken.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Sample the shake and add additional honey or maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. Optionally, squeeze a little lemon juice to brighten and balance the flavors.
- Pour into a Glass: Carefully pour the shake into a glass or shaker bottle for serving.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Garnish with fresh raspberries, a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, and/or light whipped cream for a decadent finish.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Shake fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a thicker shake, include rolled oats or add more ice.
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice such as cow’s milk or oat milk.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste preferences by modulating honey or maple syrup.
- This shake is best consumed immediately to enjoy freshness and texture.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based protein powder and vegan cream cheese.
