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Strawberry Shortcake Protein Shake

By Elina Basaraba

Published on:

Mar 11, 2024

About the Recipe

Indulge, in a guilt delight by sipping on a Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie. This delightful mix includes almond milk, frozen strawberries, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, Greek yogurt and protein powder that will surely take your taste buds on a journey, to joy.

Picture the scent of strawberries blending with the nutty richness of tahini while being embraced by the subtle aroma of lemon zest. Every sip of this smoothie offers a medley of flavors that tantalize your senses and leave you wanting more with each slurp.

A sweet and tangy strawberry protein shake that is both flavorful and nutritious.

How it Can Help Your Fitness

The Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie gets its base, from almond milk, a dairy option that blends seamlessly with any smoothie. Its smooth consistency and mild taste provide a backdrop for the flavors of strawberries and lemon.

Now lets dive into the star ingredient. Strawberries. These vibrant berries are not only sweet but also packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber adding a burst of freshness and energy to each sip of this smoothie.

Here comes the surprise twist. Tahini. This silky paste made from seeds elevates the smoothie to new levels of luxury. With its flavor and subtle nuttiness tahini enhances every sip, by complementing the sweetness of strawberries and tanginess of lemon resulting in a balanced blend thats absolutely irresistible.

Nutrition Facts

To make the Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie protein rich and creamy we include a serving of protein powder – a key ingredient, for repairing and building muscles. Opting for a vanilla flavored protein powder will not enhance the sweetness of the smoothie. Also supply your body with essential amino acids to support an active lifestyle making it a great choice. Each sip offers a mix of flavors and textures that leave you feeling revitalized and well nourished.

Lets not overlook the touch of lemon zest and lemon juice that brings a brightness to this already charming smoothie. Whether you're enjoying it for a morning meal as a exercise recharge or as an afternoon pick me up the Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie is certain to leave you feeling content, nourished and prepared for your hectic day ahead.

Why settle for an flavorless smoothie when you can relish the tastes and nutritious goodness of the Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie? Whip up a batch today. Indulge, in this wholesome and invigorating blend.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk OR cashew milk

  • 150 grams frozen strawberries

  • 1 tablespoon Tahini

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

  • 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder (I prefer Vanilla Protein Powder)

Steps

  1. Add all ingredients into a blender container.

  2. Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender.

About the Author



Elina is the founder of Fitnello Fitness, as well as the Head ISSA Certified Trainer. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's in Psychology.


Originally from Latvia, Elina moved to America with her family in 1998 at the age of 10. She is fluent in three languages - English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Her excitement and passion for fitness and nutrition has been evident from a young age. At just 14 years old, Elina already had dreams of becoming a dietitian to help those like her who struggled with self-image. Now, she has created MANY recipes for meals that will help you achieve your fitness goals in a healthy and delicious way.

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