Smoothies are a yummy and wholesome means so as to add an additional enhance of diet to your food plan. Plus a sneaky technique to get additional diet into choosy youngsters. I’ve a group of a few of our favourite whey-free smoothie recipes right here. This strawberry cheesecake smoothie although is simply as scrumptious as our previous favorites.

Not like a variety of smoothies, this one is low in sugar. It’s additionally filling due to the additional protein from my new favourite secret ingredient… cottage cheese!

Wake Them Up With a Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie!

I’ve no hassle getting the youngsters going within the morning after they know I’m whipping up a blender filled with strawberry cheesecake smoothie. I realized way back it’s all within the identify… solely I’ve to understand how wholesome it truly is!

As a substitute of cream cheese, this smoothie will get its dessert-like creaminess from cultured cottage cheese. It additionally provides a whopping 14 grams of protein. This makes it nice for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. Plus it’s naturally gluten-free and low-fat (relying on which milk you utilize).

Don’t fear, the cottage cheese blends up good and creamy (no lumps!)… cheesecake fake-out full.

Wholesome Smoothie Substances

So how is that this smoothie completely different than a dessert? It’s thick and creamy like ice cream, however with out all of the sugar or unhealthy for you elements. Though, you’ll be able to have your wholesome ice cream and eat it too.

Cottage Cheese (However Not Simply Any Cottage Cheese)

We prevented dairy for fairly some time whereas I used to be getting my autoimmune illness below management and therapeutic my son’s dairy allergy. Now dairy is again in our wholesome recipes rotation. Since cottage cheese is cultured it’s additionally simpler to digest than another dairy merchandise. We use the Good Tradition model as a result of it’s grass-fed, natural, and has probiotics. Verify native grocery shops and in the event that they don’t have it, ask them to start out carrying it!

In the event you don’t have cottage cheese available you can add some plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened vanilla yogurt. It should style extra like a strawberry smoothie as an alternative of a cheesecake model.

Selecting Your Milk

This actually will depend on your private choice. Grass-fed uncooked milk generally is a good possibility for many who tolerate it effectively. Then there’s oat, almond, or cashew milk. I used almond milk on this recipe, however use your favourite milk. You’ll be able to learn extra about various milk choices and which of them I like to recommend right here.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are one other frequent ingredient round our home. I at all times have an enormous bag available for household favorites like chia seed pudding. This recipe doesn’t name for a big quantity, however these tiny seeds nonetheless actually pack a punch. Chia seeds are filling, and have protein and antioxidants. Additionally they assist with hydration. All of those advantages assist help a wholesome weight.

One fascinating reality about chia seeds is their gelling results could have well being advantages. Researchers suppose this gel motion additionally happens within the abdomen. This then creates a barrier between carbohydrates and enzymes within the abdomen to gradual the conversion of carbs into sugar.

Collagen Powder

There are such a lot of advantages to collagen powder that I’ve written a complete put up on them. Like protein powders, grass-fed collagen powder provides additional protein. It’s additionally slightly extra versatile than ingesting bone broth, particularly on scorching days. Collagen is much like gelatin in its advantages, but it dissolves in chilly water and is slightly simpler to digest. My household consumes some type of gelatin or collagen each day.

Stevia

There’s some controversy over whether or not stevia is wholesome or not. I’m going into the entire stevia debate right here, however the backside line is I really feel okay utilizing it. Pure sweeteners like maple syrup are a step above processed sugar. Nonetheless, they’re actually excessive in blood sugar spiking carbs.

Stevia although gained’t spike insulin ranges and has no carbs. I exploit stevia in complete leaf kind or tinctures made out of the leaf however skip the white, extremely processed powder.

Put all of it within the blender, and there you will have it… take pleasure in!

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Katie Wells

Make this scrumptious strawberry cheesecake smoothie with a lift of protein from cottage cheese for a wholesome begin to the day.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Whole Time 5 minutes

Course Breakfast

Delicacies American

Servings 2 smoothies

Energy 180 kcal

Directions 

• Mix all of the elements in a high-powered blender and mix till utterly easy.

• Garnish with sliced strawberries and whipped cream if desired.

• Add some straws and sip away!

Notes

• Substitute ¾ cup frozen blueberries for a blueberry cheesecake tackle this smoothie!
• Diet information was calculated utilizing almond milk.

Diet

Energy: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 19gFats: 7gSaturated Fats: 2gPolyunsaturated Fats: 1gMonounsaturated Fats: 2gTrans Fats: 0.01gLdl cholesterol: 18mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 262mgIron: 1mg

What are a few of your favourite wholesome smoothie elements? Have you ever discovered methods to sneak in additional protein, fiber, and even veggies?