This Raspberry Cheesecake High-Protein Smoothie blends tart raspberries, creamy Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and a little cream cheese for a thick shake that tastes like a spoonable dessert but works beautifully as a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout blend. It is bright, creamy, and just sweet enough, with banana adding body and raspberries bringing that classic cheesecake-style berry flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 medium frozen banana, sliced
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice, plus more as needed
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for extra thickness
How To Make It
Add the milk, Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and protein powder to a high-speed blender first. Layer in the frozen raspberries, frozen banana, and ice if using. Blending the creamy ingredients before the frozen fruit helps the smoothie turn silky instead of clumpy.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. If the smoothie is too thick for your blender, splash in 1 to 3 tablespoons of extra milk at a time until it moves smoothly. For a thicker smoothie bowl texture, keep the liquid lower and use the tamper if your blender has one.
Taste and adjust. If your raspberries are very tart, add the honey or maple syrup and blend again for a few seconds. Pour into a chilled glass, or make it extra Pinterest-pretty with a few crushed raspberries, a spoonful of yogurt, or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs on top for cheesecake-inspired crunch.
Tips
Use frozen raspberries and frozen banana for the thickest, creamiest texture. Fresh fruit works too, but you may want to add ice to keep the smoothie cold and shake-like.
Soften the cream cheese before blending so it disappears into the smoothie easily. A whipped cream cheese spread can also work if that is what you have on hand.
Choose a vanilla protein powder you enjoy, since its flavor will stand out. If your protein powder is very sweet, skip the added honey at first and sweeten only after tasting.
For a more cheesecake-style flavor, add a tiny pinch of salt and a few graham cracker crumbs on top. For a tangier version, use extra Greek yogurt and a little less banana.
Blend it up, sip happy, and enjoy every creamy raspberry cheesecake-inspired swirl!