Strawberry protein smoothie

🍓 Frozen strawberries for the texture

Frozen strawberries are the key to a thick, icy smoothie with a milkshake-like consistency, without adding ice cubes that water down the flavour. It’s also a great way to use up a surplus of frozen strawberries sitting in the freezer. If you only have fresh strawberries, add a handful of ice cubes to get the same texture.

🍫 Chocolate or vanilla protein powder

I use chocolate protein powder. I find it gives deeper flavour with the strawberry, almost like a chocolate-dipped strawberry. Vanilla works really well too for a cleaner, softer taste. Use whichever you prefer; the result is still creamy and delicious.

🍁 Maple syrup to balance it out

Strawberries are naturally a little less sweet than blueberries, so the 2 tbsp of maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloying. Taste and adjust depending on your strawberries. If they’re very ripe and sweet, you can use a little less.

🥛 Adjust the texture with milk

Depending on the size of your strawberries, the smoothie can come out very thick. Just add a splash of almond milk and blend again for a few seconds until you reach the consistency you like. Thicker to eat with a spoon, thinner to drink on the go.

🍌 A strawberry banana variation

For an even creamier and more filling smoothie, add half a banana (fresh or frozen) to the mix. You can also throw in a spoonful of oats to turn it into a complete breakfast that keeps you going all morning.

⚡ The breakfast or snack to go

Pour the smoothie into a Mason jar with a lid, and you’ve got a breakfast to drink on your way out the door or a great post-workout snack. Drink it within the hour for the best texture, before it starts to separate.

✅ What to serve with my strawberry protein smoothie?

At home, it goes great with a stack of waffles drizzled with maple syrup or some Thin breakfast crepes. You can also serve it as a duo with its sister version, the Blueberry protein smoothie, and let the kids pick their colour.