Description
This smoothie is packed with protein and the natural sweetness of fruit, making it a perfect quick breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more to taste if desired (or 1 to 2 Medjool dates)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (or water)
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, banana, strawberries, maple syrup, milk, and ice to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add protein powder if desired.
- Taste, and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Stores 1 day refrigerated, but tastes best within a few hours.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
- Experiment with different fruits for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg