Strawberry Protein Shake (4 Simple Ingredients)

5 from 2 votes

Strawberry Protein Shake (4 Simple Ingredients)

With 27 grams of protein and only 200 calories, this Strawberry Protein Shake is perfect for weight loss, muscle gain, a high protein breakfast, or a delicious protein snack!

Prep Time3

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Total Time3

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Andréa Marchese

Equipment

kitchen scale recommended
high speed blender

Ingredients

1.5 cups frozen strawberries
¾ cup milk (any kind) or water
1 scoop whey protein isolate
1 tablespoon sweetener

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Start by adding the frozen strawberries to the blender. Then add the milk, protein powder, and sweetener (is using).
1.5 cups frozen strawberries, ¾ cup milk (any kind) or water, 1 scoop whey protein isolate, 1 tablespoon sweetener
Blend 30-60 seconds, or until smooth and creamy. And enjoy!

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

Milk: Any kind of milk would work here. Coconut milk would offer a bit of a flavor twist, and Fairlife milk would offer some extra protein.
Frozen Strawberries: Use fresh berries and add a few ice cubes to keep the shake cold.
Protein Powder: I highly recommend the vanilla protein powder used here for the best tasting smoothies because it lets the fresh fruit flavors shine. But yes, feel free to experiment with your favorite protein powder flavors or types. Although I haven't found a vanilla plant-based protein powder that I can recommend (taste-wise), I love this chocolate plant-based protein powder.
Sweetener: I usually opt for a calorie-free sugar substitute like granulated erythritol. But really any sweetener would be great here.

Recipe Variations

Strawberry Banana Protein Shake: Add a frozen banana for a flavor twist and enjoy a Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie.
Chocolate Strawberry Protein Shake: Use chocolate protein powder (I recommend this chocolate plant-based protein powder) and some sugar free chocolate chips for a Chocolate Strawberry Protein Smoothie.
Strawberry Chia Collagen Smoothie: Swap the whey protein with collagen peptides, add some chia seeds and enjoy a Strawberry Chia Collagen Smoothie.
Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie: Add a handful of sugar free vanilla butter cookies before blending. YUM.

Storage Info

While it's best to enjoy protein smoothies fresh, you can store any leftovers of this strawberry shake in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. I love these thermal tumblers for keeping shakes in the fridge and for taking them to go on busy mornings.

Pro Tip

Pour this low calorie protein shake into an ice cream maker for homemade high protein strawberry ice cream. SO GOOD! (Also works in the Ninja Creami!)

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