Strawberry Shortcake Protein Boost (Printable)

A creamy blend of strawberries, banana, protein, and almond milk for a nutritious, refreshing drink.

# What Goes In:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 small ripe banana

→ Dairy and Alternatives

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Protein

05 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

→ Sweetener and Flavoring

06 - 1 tablespoon rolled oats
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Ice

09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Place strawberries, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and protein powder into blender.
02 - Add rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
04 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding additional honey, maple syrup, or milk as desired.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're drinking strawberry shortcake instead of choking down another bland protein shake.
  • Ready in five minutes, which means no excuses on mornings when you're already running late.
  • The Greek yogurt makes it creamy without needing ice cream, so you're actually getting protein and probiotics.
02 -
  • Frozen strawberries can release water as they thaw, so if your smoothie comes out watery, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or a few more oats to rescue it.
  • Cheap protein powder can make the whole thing taste artificial, so investing in a decent vanilla powder is the difference between a treat and a chore.
03 -
  • Room temperature banana blends smoother than a cold one, so leave it on the counter for an hour if you have time.
  • Add the protein powder after the liquid hits the blender instead of before it, and you'll avoid that chalky powder layer that refuses to blend in.
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