30g Protein Strawberry Smoothie – No Protein Powder Needed! Healthy Drink That Tastes Like Dessert
30g Protein Strawberry Smoothie – No Protein Powder Needed! Healthy Drink That Tastes Like Dessert is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 188 calories per serving. Recipe by My Ginger Garlic Kitchen Recipes on YouTube.
Prep: 6 min | Cook: 2 min | Total: 13 min
Cost: $6.05 total, $3.03 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat or low‑fat, plain)
- 1 cup Milk (almond milk recommended; oat, soy, or dairy milk work as well)
- 0.5 cup Fresh Strawberries (washed, hulled)
- 1 cup Frozen Strawberries (no need to thaw; adds frosty texture)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup or preferred sweetener; optional if fruit is sweet enough)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds (optional, for extra fiber and omega‑3)
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Chopped Pistachios (optional garnish for color and crunch)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Measure 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup milk, ½ cup fresh strawberries, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 tbsp honey (or chosen sweetener), and ½ tsp vanilla extract. Wash and hull the fresh strawberries.
Time: PT5M
Blend Smoothie
Add all measured ingredients to the high‑speed blender. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Time: PT2M
Adjust Consistency
If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash (about ¼ cup) more milk and blend for another 10‑15 seconds.
Time: PT1M
Serve and Garnish
Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice or a sprinkle of toasted chopped pistachios.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 188
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 21 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: High protein, Gluten‑free, Vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy, Tree nuts (if almond milk is used), Honey
Last updated: April 19, 2026






