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Light Strawberry Protein Shake
A simple, low-calorie strawberry milkshake made with frozen berries and almond milk.
- 4 mintime
- 1serving
- 210calories
- 26 gprotein
Using only frozen strawberries and almond milk keeps the calories low and the flavor clean. The frozen fruit does the job of ice and the thickener.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop strawberry whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 drops liquid stevia
Method
- Add the almond milk and protein powder to the blender.
- Add the frozen strawberries, vanilla, and stevia.
- Blend on high for about a minute, until the shake is thick and pink.
- Taste and add stevia as needed.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 210 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- If the shake is too thick to blend, add a splash of water to keep calories down.
- Frozen strawberries are usually sweeter than the out-of-season fresh ones.
Swaps and variations
- Add half a banana for a creamier shake with more carbs.
- Use vanilla protein if you do not have strawberry.
