Treat yourself to a burst of citrusy freshness and creamy indulgence with our Lemon Cheesecake Protein Smoothie — a delightful concoction that blends the zesty tang of lemon with the rich creaminess of cheesecake in a refreshing smoothie form. This recipe is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a nutritious option for those seeking a protein-packed breakfast or post-workout snack.

If you’re looking for a dairy-free option, you can replace the almond milk, heavy cream, and cream cheese with canned coconut milk. That said, the macros will change a bit so make sure to adjust those if that is what you end up doing! You can alternatively swap out the protein powder for collagen if you are wanting a high-collagen twist.

Yields 1 serving of Lemon Cheesecake Protein Smoothie

The Preparation

3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese
1 ounce vegan vanilla protein powder
1/2 medium lemon, zest and juice
5 whole ice cubes

The Execution

1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients.

2. Add all ingredients to a blender.

3. Pulse to crush the ice, then blend for a 20-30 seconds to combine all ingredients.

4. Serve immediately by pouring into your favorite glass.

5. Garnish if preferred and enjoy!

This makes a total of 1 serving of Lemon Cheesecake Protein Smoothie. The serving comes out to be 434 calories, 33.2g fats, 7.6g net carbs, and 25.8g protein.

NUTRITION	CALORIES	FAT	CARBS	FIBER	NET CARBS	PROTEIN
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk	22	2	0.9	0.5	0.4	0.9
2 tablespoon heavy cream	101	10.7	0.8	0	0.8	0.8
2 ounce cream cheese	194	19.3	2.3	0	2.3	3.5
1 ounce vegan vanilla protein powder	105	1.1	2.3	0.6	1.4	20.1
1/2 medium lemon	12	0.1	3.9	1.2	2.7	0.5
5 whole ice cubes	0	0	0	0	0	0
Totals	434	33.2	10.2	2.3	7.6	25.8