Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

This dessert in a glass tastes every bit as delicious as it sounds. Strawberries emerge in spring, just when we need them most. They serve as an excellent detoxifier and help support the kidneys, liver, and spleen. Loaded with as much vitamin C as oranges, strawberries make a welcome addition to a diet any time of year.

Drinks Vegetarian

Serving size

1 serving

Makes

2 servings

Prep time: 5min
Cook time: -
Total: 5min

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened rice milk (see tip)

1 cup strawberries, hulled

2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature

½ teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 to 5 ice cubes

Nutrition Info

Makes: 2 servings  Serving size: 1 serving

What Does This Mean For Me?

Calories

109

Fat

6 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

16 mg

Carbohydrates

13 g

Sugar

9 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

85 mg

Calcium

60 mg

Phosphorus

45 mg

Potassium

139 mg

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the rice milk, strawberries, cream cheese, honey, vanilla, and ice cubes. Process until smooth, and serve.
Recipe contributed by Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN

Make your own cheesecake smoothie by substituting another favorite fruit for the strawberries. Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries all work nicely in this treat. To learn how to make your own rice milk, check out this ‘Homemade Rice Milk ‘ recipe!