Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie // Video
An easy and delicious way to start the day, this Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie whips up in minutes and is as delicious as a milkshake. This is one healthy treat your kids (and you) will LOVE!
I don’t know about you but when I’m trying to follow a healthy diet I need rewards for good behavior. Sometimes, it’s a not so healthy reward…like a piece of chocolate cake. But that type of treat is always followed with a little bit of regret. Just a little bit.
I do always get back on the wagon, sometimes with a spoonful of ice cream. But I always, always get back on the wagon. That’s why I’ve come up with an arsenal of healthy treats. Well, “better for you” treats than pastries and ice cream. I believe in an “everything in moderation” way of living, otherwise, I feel deprived and dive headfirst off the wagon into a giant vat of chocolate pudding. Sometimes….I don’t ever come back from that.
This Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie is rich enough to feel like you’re indulging a lot more than you actually are. I used Philadelphia Cream Cheese with 1/3 less fat and fat-free yogurt. I’m not a fan of fat-free products but for this recipe I felt it was necessary to balance out the fat in the cream cheese. You can totally use low-fat yogurt if you want….or go all out and use full fat! Summer is still months away!
Frozen strawberries help make this Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie thick and frosty without watering it down like ice would. And the hint of vanilla balances everything out….making this taste just like a piece of liquefied strawberry cheesecake. It’s true. If you’re looking for something a little more tropical try my Pina Colada Chia Seed Smoothie! I also LOVE this Mango Coconut Smoothie for something a little light and refreshing.
Or plan ahead and stock your freezer with these DIY Smoothie Freezer Packs! They’re insanely easy and save so much time on busy mornings!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries, I use Dole
- 3/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the pitcher of a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
16 Comments on “Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie // Video”
mmm cream cheese in a smoothie. Love that idea. This looks fabulous!
Oh, yum! This recipe would fit into the Trim Healthy Mama plan I am doing (would just sub stevia for the agave)…. yum, yum, yum!! 🙂
Oh this looks so delicious! I love strawberries and I love cheesecake. Will have to give this recipe a try. Stopping by from SITS.
Ummm, this sounds amazing! I cannot wait to try this one! Perfection in a glass! Thanks so much for sharing this! 🙂
WOWSA! I need a blender, haha. When we move into our new house, I’ll definitely get one…and I’ll definitely have the room for it. =)
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MMm that sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
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I’m so glad that I found this post, because I am in the mood for a treat! Thankfully, I have everything in my house for this. I am so going to try this out. Dropping in from SITS Girls comment love tribe.
This looks so good!
This looks both yummy and beautiful!
Wow, I would never have thought to use cream cheese in a smoothie. I am so going to remember this when I am craving something sweet!
I was desperate for dessert but wanted something that wouldn’t weigh me down. This was the solution!
Hi!! Thanks for this guiltless bit of yumminess!! I made a couple of tweaks to mine: I used Swerve sweetener instead if agave to keep the glycemic index really low and I also added a scoop of whey protein to bump that up some more and used unsweetened vanilla almond milk!! Thanks for the deliciousness and the inspiration! Yummy!
Where is the video?
Video is right above the recipe card.
I absolutely love this recipe. Easy snd quick. It actually taste like a cheesecake. I used vegan cream cheese though. Very Very Very delicious!!! Thanks for sharing
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