A Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie is a creamy, dreamy blend. It tastes just like a slice of classic strawberry cheesecake in a glass. This indulgent yet refreshing drink combines the rich, tangy flavor of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries. It creates the perfect balance between dessert and smoothie.
Every sip delivers a burst of fruity flavor. It is made with fresh or frozen strawberries, cream cheese, and milk. A touch of honey or vanilla adds velvety smoothness. The graham cracker crumbs or oats add a subtle cheesecake-like texture, making it even more satisfying and wholesome.
This smoothie is a delicious way to start your morning. You can also enjoy it as a midday pick-me-up. Alternatively, serve it as a lighter dessert choice. It’s quick to prepare. This smoothie is beautifully pink and full of fresh berry flavor. It’s a true treat for cheesecake lovers and smoothie fans alike.
This decadent strawberry cheesecake smoothie is dessert in a glass! This low-carb snack or post-workout is packed with protein from cottage cheese, cream cheese, and bursting with strawberry flavor!
What You’ll Need to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
- ▢ ⅓ to ½ cup (48 g) frozen strawberries or fresh (1/3 cup = about 4 medium strawberries)
- ▢ ½ cup (120 ml) low-carb milk unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, cashew nut milk or macadamia milk
- ▢ ½ cup (106 g) cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
- ▢ 2 tablespoons (28 g) cream cheese
- ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ▢ 1 scoop (30 g) Strawberry protein powder, vanilla flavored optional, see notes
- ▢ keto sweetener optional, to taste
How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
- Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- (Optional) For an extra touch, top with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers before serving, if desired. Use any crumbed keto / low-carb sweet crackers or cookies. You can use this easy keto 3-ingredient shortbread cookies. Alternatively, just mix powdered keto sweetener with toasted almond flour.
What to Know Before Making Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Strawberries: Each medium strawberry contains 0.9 net carbs. For keto, I suggest 1/3 cup or about 4 strawberries. If low-carb or not following a diet, feel free to increase the amount of strawberries to 1/2 or 2/3 cup.
Protein powder: Micellar casein makes the thickest and creamiest shake. Second best powders for smoothies include whey + casein blends. You also consider egg white protein or plant protein like pea or hemp. Use flavored varieties for the best taste. Whey protein isolate does not yield an exceptionally creamy smoothie.
Sweetener: Use any keto friendly sweetener you prefer (liquid monk fruit or stevia drops, or erythritol / allulose). If adding a flavored protein powder (vanilla, strawberry or cheesecake protein powder) you not need to sweeten it. Taste the smoothie before serving. Add sweetener to taste as needed. Blend a couple of seconds more to mix it.
Important Recipe Tips for Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie:
- Use frozen strawberries for a thicker, creamier texture without needing ice.
- Low-fat or Greek yogurt can replace cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Add a few graham cracker crumbs or oats for that true cheesecake flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or a sugar-free sweetener to taste.
- For an extra treat, top with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers before serving.
Ingredients and substitutions
You’ll need 5 ingredients for this recipe, plus a couple optional ingredients! Here’s the full list with the amounts (I also have the metric weights list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post):
- Frozen or fresh strawberries, 1/2 cup (keto) to 3/4 cup (low-carb)
- Cream cheese, 2 tablespoons
- Cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt), 1/2 cup
- Low-carb milk (unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, hemp milk or macadamia milk), 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon
- (Optional) protein powder, 1 scoop of your favorite (See tips for choosing the best protein powder for keto smoothies below!)
- Sweetener to taste, if needed
Without protein powder: To make a high-protein smoothie, increase the cottage cheese amount from 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup. This change will enhance the protein content. It will also make the smoothie creamier. This will bump up the protein content of the smoothie and make it creamier.
Cottage cheese choice: You can substitute cottage cheese for natural Greek yogurt. The protein content will be slightly lower and the smoothie will be a little less creamy. The strawberry protein smoothie will taste more tangy, which is cool for that classic cheesecake flavor.
Sweetener: It’s easy to make a sugar-free smoothie. Just use a natural sweetener like monk fruit, stevia or erythritol instead of sugar. If you’re using a flavored protein powder, mix the shake first. Give it a taste. Then tweak the sweetness to your liking. You find it’s perfect as is!
As you probably noticed, this is a smoothie recipe without banana. Not only are bananas not keto-friendly or low-carb, I also can’t stand them! Why does every smoothie recipe have banana in it? 😭 I promise you, Like Hot Keto is a safe place. You’ll never find bananas in any recipe here!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I make this smoothie without cream cheese?
Yes! You can substitute Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or a dairy-free cream cheese choice for a similar creamy texture.
2. Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones?
Absolutely. Frozen strawberries make the smoothie thicker and colder — perfect for a milkshake-like texture.
3. How can I make this smoothie vegan?
Use plant-based cream cheese or cashew cream, non-dairy milk (like almond or oat milk), and maple syrup instead of honey.
4. Can I prepare it ahead of time?
It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Shake or blend again before drinking.
5. How do I make it more filling?
Add oats, chia seeds, or a scoop of protein powder for a heartier and more nutritious smoothie.
Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
A Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie is a creamy, dreamy blend that tastes just like a slice of classic strawberry cheesecake in a glass. This indulgent yet refreshing drink combines the rich, tangy flavor of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries, creating the perfect balance between dessert and smoothie.
Ingredients
- ⅓ to ½ cup (48 g) frozen strawberries or fresh (1/3 cup = about 4 medium strawberries)
- ½ cup (120 ml) low-carb milk unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, cashew nut milk or macadamia milk
- ½ cup (106 g) cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop (30 g) strawberry protein powder, vanilla flavored optional, see notes
- keto sweetener optional, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- (Optional) For an extra touch, top with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers before serving, if desired. Use any crumbed keto / low-carb sweet crackers or cookies. You can use this easy keto 3-ingredient shortbread cookies. Alternatively, just mix powdered keto sweetener with toasted almond flour.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries for a thicker, creamier texture without needing ice.
- Low-fat or Greek yogurt can replace cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Add a few graham cracker crumbs or oats for that true cheesecake flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or a sugar-free sweetener to taste.
- For an extra treat, top with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 276mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 21g
**Nutritional information on HRCookery is provided as a courtesy. We can't guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on the site. these figures should only be considered as estimates.
