Description
Smooth cottage cheese smoothie delights taste buds with creamy Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Packed with protein and natural sweetness, this refreshing blend offers a quick, nutritious escape for wellness seekers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sliced banana (frozen recommended)
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese (2% fat used)
Liquid and Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Maple syrup, to taste (for a sweeter smoothie)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 scoop (30 g) protein powder
- 23 ice cubes (if using fresh blueberries)
Instructions
- Prepare a high-performance blender and combine cold milk with cottage cheese, creating a smooth, protein-rich liquid foundation.
- Introduce frozen blueberries and ripe banana slices into the blender, ensuring a vibrant and naturally sweet flavor profile.
- Enhance the mixture with delicate maple syrup and aromatic vanilla extract, which will elevate the overall taste complexity.
- If utilizing fresh blueberries instead of frozen, strategically add a few ice cubes to maintain an optimal chilled temperature and creamy consistency.
- Activate the blender at maximum speed, thoroughly processing the ingredients until achieving a uniformly silky texture without any discernible fruit fragments.
- Carefully transfer the velvety smoothie into a serving glass, allowing the rich purple-blue hues to shine through.
- Personalize your creation by garnishing with optional toppings such as additional fresh berries, a sprinkle of chia seeds, or a light drizzle of honey for added visual and gustatory appeal.
- Consume immediately to savor the smoothie’s peak freshness and nutritional integrity.
Notes
- Boost protein content by using Greek yogurt alongside cottage cheese for an extra protein punch.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to create a vegan-friendly or lactose-free version of the smoothie.
- Customize flavor profiles by experimenting with different frozen fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or mango for variety.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding a scoop of collagen powder, chia seeds, or spinach without compromising the smoothie’s creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg