This strawberry banana cottage cheese smoothie is a delicious and nutritious option for breakfast or a snack. Packed with healthy ingredients, it provides a high protein boost thanks to the cottage cheese, making it a satisfying choice to fuel your day.
The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, perfect for busy mornings or post-workout recovery. You can easily adjust the sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup to suit your taste.
Healthy High Protein Smoothie
This smoothie combines fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and creamy cottage cheese for a refreshing drink that is both nutritious and filling. It takes just 5 minutes to prepare and serves 2 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Hull the strawberries and slice the banana.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the strawberries, banana, cottage cheese, milk, and honey or maple syrup if using. Add ice cubes for a thicker consistency.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 servings
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
