Fresh juicy strawberries, classic cheesecake flavor and creamy texture make this Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie an easy treat! With a scoop of protein powder, it's a meal replacement shake.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Keto Smoothie Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredients for Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
• 🔪 How to a Make Keto Shake
• 💡 Tips for Making a Keto Smoothie
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Which milk is better for Keto?
• Can you have protein powder on Keto?
• Can you have strawberries on Keto?
• How many carbs in strawberries?
• How many carbs are in a strawberry smoothie?
• Is almond milk good for Keto?
• How do you thicken a low carb smoothie?
• What fruit can you eat on Keto?
• 🍽️ More Keto Strawberry Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Keto Smoothie Recipe

• Fresh juicy strawberries
• Cheesecake flavor
• Smooth and creamy texture
• Loaded with healthy fats
• Quick and easy to make
• Add a scoop of protein powder for a Keto meal replacement shake

What better way to start your day than with this strawberry cheesecake Keto shake? It makes the perfect breakfast on the go. It's thick and creamy and packed with sweet strawberry flavor.

This smoothie made with almond milk isn't just for breakfast. You can make it any time of the day. You can just leave out the protein powder and you have a tasty smoothie for a guilt-free afternoon snack.

I don't know about you, but mornings around my house can be a little crazy and a healthy breakfast often seems to be a luxury for those with more time. That's not the case anymore!

With this strawberry protein smoothie, all you have to do is throw the ingredients in a blender, blitz it, then GO! It makes a great Keto post workout smoothie too, just as this Triple Berry Smoothie, Peanut Butter Smoothie and Berry Avocado Smoothie.

🛒 Ingredients for Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

• Unsweetened almond milk
• Strawberries
• Cream cheese
• Heavy cream
• Monk fruit/allulose
• Vanilla extract
• Crushed ice
• Optional: Keto friendly unflavored protein powder

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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🔪 How to a Make Keto Shake

Add all the ingredients to into a blender.

Pour in the almond milk and add in the ice.

Then mix until well combined. 

Add in more ice if you'd like or serve as is.

Optional: Top with some homemade whip cream and a strawberry and enjoy!

If you love the simplicity of Berries and Cream, this 2 minute recipes makes a wonderful quick dessert or snack.

If you prefer coconut cream over cream cheese, try this Triple Berry Smoothie!

💡 Tips for Making a Keto Smoothie

• This is not a make ahead type of recipe. It's best when enjoyed immediately after serving. If you planned on enjoying just one serving, I've detailed the storage instructions for this below.
• Use all cold ingredients, in fact if you don't have fresh strawberries, frozen will work just as well. If you do decide to use frozen, you can reduce the amount of ice.
• Use a high powered blender for a smoother mixture.
• If you want an even thicker smoothie, reduce the almond milk by ¼ cup and increase the ice slightly.

☑️ Storage Instructions

I don't recommend storing leftovers, as this smoothie is made with ice. The recipe has just 2 servings for this reason, but if you plan to only enjoy 1 serving, and wanted to save the second one, mix everything except for the ice. Then store the leftovers in the fridge and when you're ready to serve it, add the ice and blend.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• To make this smoothie a meal replacement shake, add in scoop of low carb protein powder. I recommend unflavored.
• This recipe can be adapted into any Keto berry smoothie. Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries all lend unique flavors and are great choices for fruit on Keto.
• Change up the extract to give it a different twist. Coconut extract goes really well with strawberries.
• If you need a little more healthy fat for the day, you can always add a bit of coconut cream or full fat Greek yogurt.
• For a milder flavor with less carbs, you can replace the cream cheese with mascarpone.
• To amp up the vanilla flavor, you can use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
• You can also use unsweetened coconut milk, macadamia milk, or cashew milk instead of the almond milk, just be sure to adjust your macros any time you make variances in the recipe.

Which milk is better for Keto?

The 2 milks that have the lowest carbs are almond and coconut milk, unsweetened of course. Cashew and macadamia milk are also good options, though the carbs are a little higher.

Can you have protein powder on Keto?

Certain protein powders are perfectly fine on Keto. The issue is finding one that isn't loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives that spike your blood sugar.

When you're looking for a protein powder brand, look for one, like Isopure, that's high quality, non GMO, with between 15 grams to 25 grams of protein per serving with no carbs.

Can you have strawberries on Keto?

Strawberries have a low glycemic index making them an acceptable option for Keto and low carb diets.

How many carbs in strawberries?

One cup of strawberries contains 12 total carbs with 3 grams of fiber resulting in 9 grams of net carbs. 

How many carbs are in a strawberry smoothie?

There are only 4 net carbs in this Keto strawberry smoothie.

Is almond milk good for Keto?

Absolutely, which is why I used an unsweetened almond milk in this recipe. It tastes great and has almost zero carbs. Unsweetened coconut milk also works great!

How do you thicken a low carb smoothie?

This recipes uses ice to thicken, but a low carb protein powder or xanthan gum will also help thicken them.

What fruit can you eat on Keto?

Essentially all berries are Keto friendly, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and cranberries. The less obvious fruit that is also acceptable for Keto are lemons, limes, tomatoes, olives and coconut.

🍽️ More Keto Strawberry Recipes

• Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bomb
• Strawberry Ice Cream
• Strawberry Cupcakes
• Keto Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
• Strawberry Cream Tart

*Originally published on May 20, 2020, updated on January 11, 2024 with improvements to the recipe, photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.