Cranberry Truffle Protein Smoothie Recipe
This Cranberry Truffle Protein Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout boost. Combining the tartness of cranberry juice, the sweetness of vanilla protein powder, and the indulgent flavor of unsweetened cocoa, this smoothie offers a rich, dessert-like taste while keeping it healthy and diabetic-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit & Liquids
- 70 g frozen strawberries
- 60 g zero-sugar cranberry juice (¼ cup)
- 120 g unsweetened vanilla almond milk (½ cup)
Dairy & Protein
- 42 g non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (equivalent to a half serving)
Flavorings & Sweeteners
- 2 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 g sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix
- 2–4 packets stevia (or sweetener of choice)
Other
- 1–2 handfuls ice
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the frozen strawberries, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix, stevia packets, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, zero-sugar cranberry juice, and ice into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the ice is completely crushed for a refreshing texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately as a nutritious and flavorful treat.
Notes
- The amount of stevia can be adjusted according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Using frozen strawberries helps create a thick, chilled smoothie without watering it down.
- For a creamier texture, you can increase the amount of Greek yogurt.
- Try substituting almond milk with any other plant-based milk if desired.
- This smoothie is ideal for a low-calorie, diabetic-friendly diet.
Keywords: cranberry smoothie, protein smoothie, diabetic smoothie, healthy smoothie, vanilla protein, cocoa smoothie, low calorie beverage
