This protein shake with cottage cheese is thick, creamy, and full of protein!
You can’t even taste cottage cheese in a smoothie, so trust me when I say that it’s really smooth.
This is a great way to add more protein to your day while still making things taste good.
Plus, kids love it because it tastes like a shake!
What You Need
- A blender that works quickly
- Cups and spoons for measuring
- Use a glass or mason jar to serve
- ½ cup of cottage cheese, either full-fat or low-fat
- One scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 1 small banana, cut into pieces
- ½ cup of milk (dairy or not)
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup of ice cubes
Mix everything together, except the ice, and put it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Add ice and blend again when you’re ready to drink.
Instructions
- Put the milk and cottage cheese in the blender.
This makes it easier for the cottage cheese to mix in with the other ingredients. - Mix until smooth
Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds, or until the cottage cheese is completely smooth.
- Put in the vanilla, cinnamon, banana, and protein powder.
Now we put in all the flavor! - Mix in the ice and blend again.
Mix everything together until it is smooth and creamy! - Serve and pour
Pour into a glass, add more banana slices or cinnamon on top, and enjoy!
Tips and Variations
- Mix well—cottage cheese needs to be mixed well to get smooth. Blend just the cottage cheese and milk first if your blender isn’t very strong. Then add the rest.
- Use frozen bananas. This makes the shake thicker and colder without needing as much ice.
- Make it sweeter by adding a little honey, maple syrup, or a pitted date if you want it to be sweeter.
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or Greek yogurt to give it an extra protein boost.
- For kids, call it a “banana milkshake” to make it more fun!
- No banana? You can trade it for ½ cup of frozen berries or mango.
- No dairy? Use almond milk and cottage cheese that doesn’t have any dairy in it.
- Do you want a chocolate one? Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder or use chocolate protein powder.
- More fiber? Put in a teaspoon of chia or flax seeds.
Storage
- Refrigerate: Keep in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours. Before you consume, shake or stir.
- Freezer: Put in an ice cube tray and freeze. When you’re ready, blend again with a little milk.
Conclusion
This protein shake with cottage cheese is a game changer! It’s rich, creamy, and full of protein, and it tastes great. Try it out and tell me what you think in the comments. Did you put in any fun flavors? Let’s talk about it! 😄🍌💛