Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This Cottage Cheese Smoothie is creamy, fruity and so delicious that you won't guess it's made with cottage cheese. Packing 19 grams of protein for just 233 calories, this smoothie is perfect for both bodybuilding and weight loss. No protein powder is required!
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
- high speed blender or food processor
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ cup (120 g) cottage cheese 2% fat used
- 1 cup (150 g) strawberries frozen recommended
- 1 sliced banana frozen recommended
Optional Ingredients
- 1 scoop (30 g) protein powder
- maple syrup for a sweeter smoothie
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 ice cubes if using fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Add to a food processor or high speed blender milk and cottage cheese, followed by frozen strawberries and a sliced banana. For a sweeter smoothie, add maple syrup and vanilla extract; for more protein add a scoop of protein powder.
- Toss in a couple of ice cubes if using fresh strawberries.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, there should be no chunks of fruit left.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight bottle for up to 24 hours. Shake or blend before drinking to restore creaminess.
- Freeze: Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. Blend frozen cubes with a splash of milk when ready to serve.
- No banana: Swap banana with ½ cup diced apple, mango, or ½ avocado.
- High protein: Add vanilla protein powder or mix in hemp, chia, or flaxseeds.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free cottage cheese or silken tofu and plant-based milk.
- Nut Butter: Blend in almond, cashew, or peanut butter.
- Extra greens. Add spinach, kale, or frozen cauliflower.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g