This Smoothie is Thick, Creamy, and Full of Protein
This smoothie is thick, creamy, and full of protein. It’s like a milkshake in disguise!
When you mix the cottage cheese, it becomes smooth and has a texture like cheesecake.
You’ll love this if you like banana cream pie.
It’s also kid-approved and great for breakfast or a quick snack.
Ingredients
- 1 banana that is ripe
- ½ cup of cottage cheese
- ½ cup of any kind of milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ½ cup of ice cubes
- 1 graham cracker (optional for topping)
Equipment
- Mixing machine
- Cups and spoons for measuring
- Cutting board and knife
- Serving glass
Instructions
- Cut the banana into slices.
Take the peel off the banana and cut it into small pieces. - Put the ingredients in the blender.
Put the banana slices, cottage cheese, milk, vanilla extract, honey, cinnamon, and ice cubes in a blender. - Mix until smooth.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until everything is smooth and creamy. - Pour and add a garnish.
For that banana cream pie flavor, pour the smoothie into a glass and top it with crushed graham crackers. - Serve and enjoy.
Get a spoon or a straw and enjoy right away!
Tips, Variations, and Storage
- Use a frozen banana to make the texture even thicker, like ice cream.
- Don’t worry if you don’t like the texture of cottage cheese! It mixes in perfectly.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make it even more filling.
- If you want a different kind of sweetness, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Use almond or coconut milk and plant-based cottage cheese to make a version without dairy.
- To make it dairy-free, use almond milk and cottage cheese that doesn’t have any dairy in it.
- No honey? For natural sweetness, try maple syrup or a Medjool date.
- Want more creaminess? Change the milk to Greek yogurt.
- Best when fresh!
- If you need to keep it, put it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Before you drink, shake well.
- Do you want to make a smoothie pack? Put banana slices and all the other ingredients (except milk) in a bag and freeze them. When you’re ready, blend them.
Final Thoughts
This smoothie is the perfect mix of sweet, creamy, and filling. It’s a tasty way to get protein and other healthy foods into your diet, whether you’re making it for yourself or the kids. Give it a try and tell me what you think in the comments! Did you add any fun twists? 🍌💛