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Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

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Sweet and tangy strawberries with the creamy flavor of cheesecake with added protein instead of fat and calories!  

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie for kids, perfect for Valentine's Day! Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Protein Packed Strawberry Smoothies

January is a great break from all the holiday sweets, but then February rolls around with all its pretty pink hearts, chocolates and roses. Oh no! Oh yes.  Make some pretty pink healthy strawberry smoothies instead! We added cottage cheese to give the tangy flavor of cheesecake while adding protein.  Cottage cheese is not only a great source of protein, but is rich in minerals like calcium, and selenium.   Serve these with heart straws to get the kids excited about the big day and sit around sipping on smoothies while they fill out their Valentine’s cards.

How to make Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie for kids, Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

How to Make the Best Smoothies:

We always recommend a high powdered blender when you’re mixing up frozen fruit or seeds.  Even when I make a green smoothie with spinach, I get a much better texture when I use my blendtec!  Plus, I love that the blades aren’t sharp! No risk in me cutting myself when I’m cleaning it!

 

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Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

This Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie is “cheesecake” because of the cottage cheese!  But to kick it up a notch I added graham crackers on top like a cheesecake crust.  This is totally optional but makes it look even more whimsical and taste delicious.  Dipping a graham cracker in this smoothie is amazingly delicious. The kids can even add this part themselves – Lay out a plate of chopped up berries and graham crackers and let them decorate their smoothies instead of cooking this Valentine’s Day!

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie for kids, yummy! Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Some other fun add-ins or swaps for this recipe:

Coconut Milk

Raspberries

Frozen Banana

Chia or Flax Seeds

Pineapple Chunks

Fun Tip:

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Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Sweet and tangy strawberries with the creamy flavor of cheesecake with added protein instead of fat and calories!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 2/3 Cup
Calories: 129kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender.  If it’s too thick, add more milk to reach desired consistency. Top with fresh berries and graham crackers for extra pizzaz!

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g
Keyword : Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

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Natalie Monson

I'm a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.

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6 Comments

Would regular whole milk be ok in place of almond milk? I have an allergy to almond milk and am also looking to use this for my picky toddler (old enough to have honey!) and beef up the calories in it. Also, is the greek yogurt plain? Thanks!

Yes, any milk will work just fine! I either used vanilla or honey greek yogurt because that’s usually what I have on hand. But strawberry would also be great!

5 stars
Since we’re all staying at home at the moment, my flatmate and I tried this recipe last week and since then we’ve made it probably 5 times, always trying out new fruits.
We tried strawberries, mixed berries, blackberries and cherries so far and loved them all. We also tried some sweetened condensed milk since he’s a sweet tooth, and it was amazing, too!

Thank you so much for this recipe, for making this quarantine better!

Greetings from Germany, Emma