Cottage Cheese Strawberry Smoothie
If you're looking for a high-protein smoothie that doesn't require protein powder, you'll love this delicious Cottage Cheese Strawberry Smoothie! Naturally sweetened with extra ripe banana and fresh strawberries, this smoothie is a sweet and creamy treat that honestly tastes more like a milkshake than a typical smoothie!
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- ½ an overripe banana
- ¾ cup cottage cheese 2%
- ½ cup sliced frozen strawberries
- ¼ cup whole milk or milk of your choice
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Start by adding ½ cup sliced frozen strawberries , ½ an overripe banana , ¾ cup cottage cheese , ¼ cup whole milk and 3 ice cubes to a blender.½ an overripe banana, ¾ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup sliced frozen strawberries, ¼ cup whole milk, 3 ice cubes
- Optional: Also add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Blend all the ingredients together until they are smooth and creamy.
- Check the consistency of the smoothie, and if it's too thick, you can add a bit more milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Once the smoothie is blended and smooth, pour it into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries and frozen banana to achieve a thick ice cream consistency if that's what you love!
- Taste the smoothie before serving and adjust the sweetness and texture to your preference.
- If your blender is not very powerful, consider blending the ingredients in stages, starting with the liquid and softest ingredients first, and gradually adding the harder ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.8g | Protein: 25.8g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 14.4g | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1mg