Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie is a creamy, delicious blend of fresh strawberries, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and graham cracker crumbs, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Ideal for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack, it combines the classic flavors of strawberry cheesecake in a smooth, drinkable form.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Dairy & Dairy Alternatives
- 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Others
- 0.25 cup graham cracker crumbs (plus extra for garnish)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Combine main ingredients: In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and milk to form the smoothie base.
- Add sweeteners and flavorings: Add honey (or agave syrup) and vanilla extract to the blender to enhance the sweetness and flavor.
- Add ice (optional): For a thicker smoothie texture, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender as per your preference.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if necessary to ensure even blending.
- Incorporate graham cracker crumbs: Add the graham cracker crumbs to the blender and pulse a few times to mix them in without fully blending, preserving some texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness: Taste the smoothie and add more honey or syrup if a sweeter flavor is desired.
- Serve with garnish: Pour the smoothie into tall glasses and sprinkle extra graham cracker crumbs on top as a garnish for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of milk or ice cubes.
- To make it vegan, use non-dairy milk and vegan cream cheese alternatives.
- Graham cracker crumbs can be substituted with digestive biscuits or similar cookies.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar for different sweetness profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake smoothie, creamy smoothie, fruit smoothie, healthy dessert, breakfast smoothie, strawberry recipe, cream cheese smoothie
