Refreshing Low-Calorie Strawberry Lemon Protein Shake

🍓 The Ingredients (for one serving)

• Frozen strawberries: 1 cup (about 100g) – rich in antioxidants and low in calories.
• Fresh lemon juice: freshly squeezed from half a medium lemon (to highlight the tartness and freshness).
• Protein powder: 1 scoop of neutral protein powder (whey or isolate).
• Allulose powder: 1 to 2 tablespoons (depending on desired sweetness).
• Liquid: 1 cup very cold water (can be swapped for unsweetened almond milk for a creamier texture).
• Ice: 1/2 cup ice cubes (for a cool, slushy, refreshing texture).

🥣 Instructions

1. Add the base ingredients and liquid

Pour the cold water and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the blender jug, then add the neutral protein powder and the allulose powder.

2. Add the fruit and ice

Add the frozen strawberries and ice cubes to the blender on top of the liquids.

3. Blend the shake

Run the blender in short pulses at first to break up the ice and strawberries, then blend at high speed for about 30 to 45 seconds, until you get a smooth, even, light texture.

4. Taste and adjust

We recommend tasting the shake before pouring. If needed, add another half tablespoon of allulose for more sweetness, or a bit more lemon juice for extra tartness.

5. Serve

Pour into a tall glass, garnish with a mint leaf or lemon wedge if you like, and drink immediately.

📊 Estimated Nutrition Facts per Serving

Values are calculated based on a standard neutral whey protein powder and allulose sweetener (which isn’t absorbed as an available carbohydrate in the body and contributes negligible calories):

• Calories: about 150 kcal
• Protein: about 25g (excellent support for muscle building and recovery)
• Available carbs: about 7g (coming from the natural values of the strawberries and lemon)
• Fat: about 0.5g
• Dietary fiber: about 2g

💡 Who Is This Recipe For?

This recipe is perfect for:

• Athletes and gym-goers looking for a protein shake with a neutral-tasting powder
• Anyone cutting weight or leaning out looking for a low-calorie dessert
• Anyone who wants to switch things up from their regular protein shake with a tropical, sweet-and-tart, especially light twist