Is this smoothie dairy free?

I chose coconut milk for a wonderfully creamy smoothie! That means this is dairy free as written. Feel free to use any dairy milk or alternative here.

Can I use other fruits in this smoothie?

Yes, you can use whatever frozen fruits you like or have on hand.

Can I use regular milk to increase the protein?

Yes! If you aren't on a dairy-free diet, you can use regular milk which will increase the protein content even more.

Can I use fresh strawberries in this smoothie?

Yes, but you will also need to add about 1 cup of ice to thicken up the smoothie.

Can I use other types of protein powder in this recipe?

Yes, but the nutrition facts may change depending on the type of protein powder you use. You can try a vegan option like my homemade lentil protein powder or I also like using cricket protein powder ! I personally think is homemade protein smoothie is so much healthier and cost-effective than a packaged pre-made protein smoothie like Kachava .

Dairy-Free Strawberry Protein Smoothie Recipe (25 Grams)

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 cup unsweetened coconut beverage (or your favorite milk)
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 scoop Equip Foods Prime Protein (I used the unsweetened flavor)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In the base of a high-speed blender, combine the coconut beverage, hemp seeds, strawberries, vanilla, maple syrup, and protein powder.
Lock on the lid and blend until fully combined, about 30-45 seconds.
Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled to make more servings.
If you aren’t on a dairy-free diet, you can use regular dairy milk.
Coconut beverage is similar to coconut milk, but it has less fat. It comes in a carton and can be found in the aisle with other non-refrigerated plant milks.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Smoothies
Method: Blender
Cuisine: High-Protein
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 full serving of recipe
Calories: 349
Sugar: 32.3 g
Sodium: 338.2 mg
Fat: 8.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 41.4 g
Fiber: 3.4 g
Protein: 25.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg