This smoothie is thick, creamy, and packed with protein—basically a milkshake in disguise!
The cottage cheese blends up smooth, giving it a rich, cheesecake-like texture.
If you love banana cream pie, you’re going to love this.
Plus, it’s kid-approved and perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup milk (any kind)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 graham cracker (for topping, optional)
Pro Tips
✅ Use a frozen banana for an even thicker, ice-cream-like texture.
✅ If you’re not a fan of cottage cheese texture, don’t worry! It blends completely smooth.
✅ Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make it extra filling.
✅ Swap honey for maple syrup if you prefer a different sweetness.
✅ For a dairy-free version, use almond or coconut milk and a plant-based cottage cheese.
Tools You’ll Need
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Glass for serving
Substitutions & Variations
🔹 Dairy-Free Option: Use almond milk and dairy-free cottage cheese.
🔹 Extra Protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
🔹 No Honey? Try maple syrup or a Medjool date for natural sweetness.
🔹 More Creaminess? Swap milk for Greek yogurt.
Instructions
1. Slice the Banana
Peel and slice the banana into small chunks.
2. Add Ingredients to the Blender
Place the banana slices, cottage cheese, milk, vanilla extract, honey, cinnamon, and ice cubes into a blender.
3. Blend Until Smooth
Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until everything is creamy and smooth.
4. Pour & Garnish
Pour the smoothie into a glass and top with crushed graham crackers for that banana cream pie flavor.
5. Serve & Enjoy
Grab a spoon or a straw and enjoy immediately!
Leftovers & Storage
🍌 Best enjoyed fresh!
🥶 If you need to store it, keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake well before drinking.
❄️ Want to make a smoothie pack? Freeze banana slices and all ingredients (except milk) in a bag, then blend when ready.
Final Thoughts
This smoothie is the perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and satisfying! Whether you’re making it for yourself or the kids, it’s a delicious way to sneak in protein and healthy ingredients. Try it out and let me know what you think in the comments! Did you make any fun twists? 🍌💛