This Gingerbread Eggnog Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie combines the festive flavors of eggnog and gingerbread with a creamy cottage cheese base, creating a deliciously high protein smoothie. It’s a perfect choice for a healthy breakfast sip during the holiday season.
Creamy Holiday Protein Smoothie
This smoothie features a blend of cottage cheese for protein, eggnog for flavor, and gingerbread spices for warmth. It takes just minutes to prepare and serves as a nutritious and satisfying drink to kickstart your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
- Whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggnog, frozen banana, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup or honey if using. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add ice cubes and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 300kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
