Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie

If you love sweet, creamy smoothies that taste like dessert but pack a protein punch, this Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie is for you! It’s thick, fruity, and tastes just like a slice of strawberry shortcake.

Perfect for breakfast, post-workout, or when you’re craving something sweet but still healthy.

Let’s blend up something delicious!

What You’ll Need

1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
½ frozen banana (for extra creaminess)
1 tbsp graham cracker crumbs (for that shortcake flavor!)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup ice cubes

For Toppings (Optional but Delicious!):

Whipped cream
Extra graham cracker crumbs
Sliced strawberries

Pro Tips

Use frozen strawberries! It makes the smoothie extra thick and cold.
Want it creamier? Add ½ cup Greek yogurt or a splash of heavy cream.
Make it dairy-free! Use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
More shortcake flavor? Blend in ½ teaspoon of butter extract—it’s a game changer!
No banana? Swap it for ½ cup frozen cauliflower or more strawberries.

Tools You’ll Need

Blender
Tall glass
Spoon for sprinkling

Substitutions & Variations

No protein powder? Use ½ cup Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
Want it sweeter? Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Extra indulgent? Blend in a small piece of pound cake!

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Glass (Optional)

Dip the rim of the glass in a little water, then coat it with crushed graham crackers.

a glass rim being dipped into a small plate of water, followed by a swirl in golden graham cracker crumbs, creating a lightly coated rim.

Step 2: Add Ingredients to Blender

In a blender, add milk, vanilla protein powder, strawberries, banana, graham cracker crumbs, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.

a blender filled with creamy milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, bright red strawberries, a sliced frozen banana, golden graham cracker crumbs

Step 3: Blend Until Smooth

Blend on high for 30 seconds until thick and creamy.

a blender mid-blend, the pink strawberry shortcake smoothie swirling into a smooth, creamy consistency with tiny flecks of graham cracker crumbs

Step 4: Pour Into Glass

Pour the thick smoothie into the prepared glass.

a thick, pastel pink strawberry shortcake smoothie being poured from a blender into a graham cracker-rimmed glass

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Top with whipped cream, more graham cracker crumbs, and sliced strawberries.

a Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie topped with a swirl of fluffy whipped cream, crushed graham cracker crumbs sprinkled over the top

Leftovers & Storage

Best enjoyed fresh!
If making ahead, store in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake before drinking.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie is ready to sip! It’s sweet, creamy, and packed with protein, making it the perfect healthy treat. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! 🍓🍰💪