Red Velvet Cheesecake Protein Shake

Here's the Dish

What could be better than enjoying a slice of red velvet cheesecake in a rich creamy ‘milkshake’ packed with protein!?! This shake makes an excellent breakfast or snack, and is so delicious that you will have a hard time believing that it is actually good for you! 

In all of my shakes I use DESIGNER WHEY 100% Premium Whey Protein Powder! It tastes awesome, is affordable,  and is 100% natural! 
 

Method

The estimated total time to make this recipe is 1-5 Minutes.

1

Put everything into a blender and blend until creamy consistency is reached! Top with light whipped cream if desired, and Enjoy!

Ingredients

1/2 cupFat free cottage cheese 1
1Scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder 2
1/2 tspButter extract
1 tbsCocoa powder 3
3-5 dropsRed food coloring
2 tbs Fat free cream cheese OR 1-2 tbs Sugar free instant cheesecake pudding mix
5-10Ice cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)
1/2-1 cupWater (Alter this according to desired consistency)
2-3Stevia (or 1/4 tsp sweetener of choice)
Optional: 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 4

1 Cottage cheese may sound strange, but TRUST me… this is what makes the ‘MILKSHAKE’ consistency! Also, if you are sensitive to dairy, you can use tofu to get the same consistency!

2 I use Designer Whey Protein powder. It has 100 calories per scoop. I buy the vanilla flavor because it’s a good base to add whatever flavors you want to make. It is also all natural.

3 Or you could use 1-2 tbs sugar free instant chocolate pudding mix.

4 You can get xanthan gum from most grocery stores in the gluten free section! Just a pinch of it makes your shake so thick and creamy!

Katie's Tip!

This shake is a great meal replacement on a busy morning, or as a post workout snack!

Nutrition Breakdown

1 Serving
230 Calories
1 g Fat
10 g Carbohydrate
1 g Fiber
4 g Sugar
36 g Protein
4 WWP+*

*Weight Watchers Points per serving

23 Comments

Stephanie said:

SO pretty, and fitting for Valentines Day.
Those straws are adorable!

February 4th, 2013 — 10:26am  |  Reply

Liz said:

*sigh* I’m seriously in love with anything red velvet…This looks SO yummy! Thanks Katie :)

February 4th, 2013 — 12:53pm  |  Reply

katie ha said:

Omg.. yes. You are amazing Katie. Thankyou.. =D

February 4th, 2013 — 1:56pm  |  Reply

Carolyn said:

Looks yummy. Perfect for Valentine Day breakfast!

February 4th, 2013 — 4:14pm  |  Reply

Megan said:

If I used chocolate protein powder do I still need unsweetened coca powder?

February 4th, 2013 — 10:27pm  |  Reply

Dashing Dish said:

No but it would good either way so up to you!

February 5th, 2013 — 10:28am  | 

Michelle said:

I made this shake today and it was to die for! Thank you for all of the amazing recipies which are making it so much easier for me to stay on plan!

February 5th, 2013 — 4:19pm  |  Reply

Holly Willis said:

SOO excited about this shake! Can’t wait to make it!

February 5th, 2013 — 8:26pm  |  Reply

Sarah said:

I made this shake last night and everyone loved it! I’ve already had requests to make it again!

February 6th, 2013 — 8:13am  |  Reply

Sarie Whitson said:

Really, tofu?! What kind?

February 6th, 2013 — 11:27pm  |  Reply

Dashing Dish said:

silken

February 7th, 2013 — 10:00am  | 

Rose Ann said:

What is butter extract? Does it change the flavor that much, or can I omit it if I don’t have it? Thanx!

February 7th, 2013 — 9:47pm  |  Reply

Dashing Dish said:

it can certainly be omitted …it is like vanilla extract found in the baking aisle!

February 8th, 2013 — 8:54am  | 

Faith said:

made it!!! I heart this shake :)

February 8th, 2013 — 4:31pm  |  Reply

Tessa Hand said:

I’ve made this twice already! So yummy! Taste great with or without the butter extract- but the extract adds a little punch!

February 9th, 2013 — 12:03pm  |  Reply

Rachel said:

YAAAAY!! I seriously can’t wait to make this! I’m SO in-love with everything red velvet!!! Thank you!!

February 9th, 2013 — 7:50pm  |  Reply

Lydia Geisendorfer said:

Made this for breakfast this morning and I must say this is my favorite of your smoothies yet!! An adorable pink color a light chocolate taste, and healthy to boot! I think this will be one that I will make again and again as breakfast and maybe even for dessert! Thanks a bunch Katie!!

February 10th, 2013 — 9:20am  |  Reply

Janet said:

Looks very tasty and rich! How much Stevia? Thanks for sharing!

February 12th, 2013 — 8:58am  |  Reply

aleks said:

After being a member for like two months, this is the first recipe I tried. SO FANTASTIC. Couldn’t get it quite as red as you since my protein is chocolate but still so good!

February 14th, 2013 — 1:40pm  |  Reply

Lindsay said:

This was awesome!!!

February 15th, 2013 — 10:38am  |  Reply

Nicole Schauer said:

This was zoo good & such a fun Valentine’s Day treat! Mine definitely didn’t turn out as red – think I would have needed a few more drops food coloring. I did a couple drops butter extract and a couple of almond and 1 tbs cheesecake pudding mix/ 1 tbs chocolate pudding mix so it was a little more like a red velvet cake flavor rather than red velvet cheesecake :) Thank you for all your genius shake combos. I just love them!

February 15th, 2013 — 5:35pm  |  Reply

Maree Brown said:

I am enjoying this as a sweet dinner at this very moment- it is delish! Your shake combos are amazing and creative- thank you! Have you ever tried to do something “cookies and creme” style? If so please post :)

February 20th, 2013 — 8:15pm  |  Reply

Mimi McDonald said:

Delish!!!!

February 25th, 2013 — 4:46pm  |  Reply

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