Creamy, refreshing, and ready in minutes, this Strawberry Protein Shake Recipe is the perfect post-workout (or busy-morning) boost. Made with only 6 simple ingredients, it blends up smooth and drinkable while packing enough protein to help you refuel, recharge, and get on with your day.
"This was a great pick-me-up after my morning walk. I'm looking forward to homegrown strawberries, soon and it will be even better. Delicious!" -Glenda
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 302 kcals and 28 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Vanilla protein powder, strawberries, hemp milk, dates, and oats.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, lactose-free, high-protein, refined sugar-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and delivers serious protein without dairy or artificial flavors. Perfect for post-workout recovery.
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If you work out in the mornings (or are just rushing out the door), you need something fast, filling, and actually enjoyable, not a sad cup of protein powder and water. This lactose-free strawberry shake blends real strawberries with creamy, protein-rich ingredients, so it tastes like a milkshake while still giving your body what it needs.
Instead of forcing down chalky protein, take the extra three minutes to blend this strawberry protein shake recipe and actually enjoy your fuel (learn about adding protein to smoothies!). It’s smooth, portable, and even better topped with granola with cinnamon.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Flavor: This smoothie is as creamy and refreshing as a strawberry milkshake, but healthier.
Protein-packed: With 28 grams of protein, the strawberry smoothie works as a filling breakfast or midday pick-me-up.
Versatile: Dress the protein shake up for something more indulgent, or to get the nutrients into kids, or enjoy it as is for easy fuel.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Vanilla Protein Powder: The protein powder you choose can and will affect both the taste and the texture of the smoothie.
- Strawberries: Both fresh or frozen strawberries can work in the banana-free strawberry protein shake; know that frozen strawberries will make the protein shake creamier.
- Dairy-free milk: We like to use homemade creamy hemp milk for our smoothies, but any milk is fine.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
- Berries: Any fruit will work with the recipe, just like with this blueberry protein shake. So, try out frozen cherries, mangos, or pineapple for new tastes.
- Chocolate strawberry: Either use chocolate protein powder or add 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder to the protein shake for a rich chocolate taste. A drizzle of dairy-free chocolate glaze wouldn't hurt either.
- Toppings: To make the best strawberry protein shake, use toppings like maple syrup candied pecans, Whole30 whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
How To Make The Strawberry Protein Shake
Step 1: Add the dry ingredients to the blender.
Step 2: Pour the dairy-free milk on top.
Step 3: Blend until smooth.
Step 4: Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Expert Tips To Make It
The amount of milk you'll need will depend on your protein powder:
- Vegan protein powder absorbs more liquid, which will result in a thicker protein shake, but it doesn't taste as sweet.
- Beef protein powder requires less liquid and brings a lot more flavor to the shake.
- Collagen powder will create a thinner smoothie, so less liquid is needed, and it is normally unflavored, so you may want an extra date.
For the thickest smoothie, use frozen strawberries and keep the liquid to a minimum.
This lactose-free strawberry shake is best enjoyed freshly made. If you have to store it, do so in a mason jar in the fridge for 24 hours and give it a shake before enjoying.
Strawberry Protein Shake FAQs
Any protein can work to make a strawberry shake; however, the kind you choose will affect the taste and texture. Vegan protein powders absorb more liquid than whey or beef proteins, but are not normally as sweet. So, choose what's best for your goals and dietary preferences.
No, strawberry protein shakes taste best fresh and thin out if stored. If you want to save time, package all the ingredients into a container in the freezer so that you just need to toss them all in the morning instead.
Protein shakes can be made thick by using frozen fruit and as little liquid as possible. Instead of using extra liquid, use a tamper to help your blender process the ingredients.
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Lactose-Free Strawberry Protein Shake
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Ingredients
- 7 Strawberries
- 4 Ice cubes
- ⅓ cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- ¾ cup Hemp Milk
- 2 Dates
- 2 tbs oats
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender.
- Process until smooth and combined.
- Pour into a glass, top with your favorites (if using) and enjoy!
Notes
- Beef protein powder: My personal favorite. If you use Equip protein, the smoothie will be sweeter but thicker. If you use Paleo Pro Protein, the smoothie is as close to natural as it gets. Code "mamabear" on both will save you some money.
- Vegan protein powder: If you're using a pea-based protein powder, the smoothie will have a thicker texture, and if using a fermented protein, you'll probably have to add extra liquid. Vegan proteins aren't always sweet, so adjust the turmeric shake as needed.
- Egg white protein powder: This will froth your smoothie up a lot.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Glenda says
This was a great pick-me-up after my morning walk. I'm looking forward to homegrown strawberries, soon and it will be even better. Delicious!
fitasamamabear says
I'm so jealous of your homegrown strawberries! Happy you enjoyed it 🙂
Jennifer says
This is some smoothie! I loved all the strawberry flavor in it and appreciated the extra kick of protein!
fitasamamabear says
Can't go wrong with a protein boost!
Rebekah Kuk says
I'm always tracking my protein to stay on track with weight and exercise goals, and this smoothie was perfect after a sweaty workout. Bonus - I have strawberries in my garden! Thanks for this recipe.
fitasamamabear says
Ohh I am so jealous of your strawberries!! Glad you enjoyed it!
nancy says
the taste of strawberry in this shake was perfect and so summery
fitasamamabear says
Yes! It's a nice fresh one 🙂
Sherry says
I came across your recipe and decided to give it a try. This protein shake tastes amazing and was a quick on the go meal for those busy mornings!
fitasamamabear says
Yes! Those busy mornings can be killer- glad it helped!
Wendy says
This is my new favorite way to start the day! Thank you for sharing.
fitasamamabear says
Aw yay! Such a great morning kick off
Kalin says
Shakes are my favorite afternoon snacks in the summertime. With fresh strawberries this will be perfect!
fitasamamabear says
Right?1 They're so refreshing!
Mandy Applegate says
I have been looking for a strawberry shake that's high in protein for a while, this was perfect!
fitasamamabear says
Winning! Enjoy it!
Natalie says
This will be perfect for my diet. Proteins always help me lose weight, thanks!
fitasamamabear says
Yes! High protein rocks!