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Cottage Cheese Protein Shake

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Smoothie, Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, high-protein shake made with cottage cheese, perfect for post-workout recovery or as a satisfying breakfast. This shake is quick, delicious, and packed with nutrients


Ingredients

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  1. 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  2. 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  3. 1 frozen banana
  4. 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or flavor of choice)
  5. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  7. 12 teaspoons honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
  8. 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender: cottage cheese, almond milk, frozen banana, protein powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), honey (if desired), and ice cubes.
  • Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more almond milk if needed.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately. Perfect as a quick, protein-packed snack or breakfast!

Notes

  • Feel free to swap the almond milk for any milk of your choice.
  • You can add a handful of spinach or other greens for an extra nutritional boost.
  • If you’d like a sweeter shake, increase the amount of honey or sweetener.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shake
  • Calories: 200 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg