Smoothie King The Hulk™ Strawberry

Want to make the Smoothie King Hulk Strawberry at home? This homemade copycat recipe uses easy ingredients you can find anywhere and tastes just like the store version. It’s indulgent, muscle‑fueling, and easy to whip up!

How I Figured Out This Recipe

When I first tried to recreate the Hulk Strawberry, it tasted like banana-strawberry milkshake, but something was off—I couldn’t get that rich creaminess. Then I spotted the secret: butter pecan ice cream and their “Hulk Blend” with turbinado sugar plus Strawberries and Bananas

I added those exactly. The frozen banana and strawberries bring the fruity base. Then butter pecan ice cream gives it the signature richness. A scoop of protein and a dash of turbinado sugar seals the deal—it suddenly tasted exactly like the real thing.

Hulk Strawberry Ingredients

Banana (frozen): makes it thick, creamy, and naturally sweet.
Strawberries (fresh or frozen): delivers that juicy strawberry flavor.
Butter pecan ice cream: recreates the smooth “Hulk Blend” base .
Milk (whole or choice): thins it to a drinkable texture.
Turbinado sugar: gives gentle sweetness and depth.
Whey protein powder: keeps it high-protein and satisfying.
Ice (optional): adds chill and ice-cream–parlor texture if needed.

How to Make The Hulk Strawberry (Copycat)

1. Add the fruit and cream: 1 frozen banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup butter pecan ice cream, and 1 cup milk into your blender.
2. Sweeten and protein-up: add 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar and 1 scoop whey protein powder.
3. Ice it (optional): add ½ cup ice if you didn’t use frozen fruit.
4. Blend until smooth: start on low and go high for about 30 seconds till creamy.
5. Taste and fix: too thick? Add milk. Too thin? Add a few more frozen strawberries or ice. Not sweet enough? Add another teaspoon of turbinado.

Why This Tastes Like the Smoothie King Version

• • Frozen fruit + ice cream mimics their icy, dessert‑style texture
• • Turbinado sugar matches Smoothie King’s signature sweetness
• • Whey protein delivers the muscle-recovery boost.
• • Ice and milk ratio hits that silky, drink‑together‑through‑a‑straw consistency.

Easy Tips and Swaps

• Use almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
• Swap butter pecan ice cream for plant-based ice cream or Greek yogurt to lighten it.
• Want vegan? Use dairy-free ice cream and a plant protein powder.
• For extra protein, add an additional half scoop.
• To cut sugar, reduce the turbinado or swap with a date or monk fruit sweetener.

How to Store Your Smoothie

• In the Fridge: Pour into a sealed jar and it lasts up to 24 hours. Stir or re-blend before drinking because separation happens.
• In the Freezer: Freeze in a bag or container. Thaw slightly, re-blend, and it’ll be almost like fresh-made again.

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – about 20 oz)

• Calories: 890 kcal
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 146 g
• Fat: 34 g
  

Note: This info is an estimate. It can change based on the protein powder and ice cream you use.

FAQs

• Can I skip the ice cream?
• You can, but then it won’t taste like Hulk. Try substituting with Greek yogurt or plant-based ice cream plus a handful of pecans to mimic the pecan flavor.
• Is it super sugary?
• Yes—it’s meant to be indulgent. If you want to cut sugar, use less turbinado sweetness or substitute with fresh fruit and a protein powder that’s unsweetened.

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• Smoothie King The Hulk™ Chocolate
• Smoothie King The Activator® Recovery Watermelon
• Smoothie King The Activator® Recovery Strawberry Banana
• Smoothie King The Activator® Recovery Pineapple