Description
This Cottage Cheese Protein Shake is the perfect blend of creamy cottage cheese and protein-packed ingredients to fuel your day. With a smooth texture and high protein content, it’s a great post-workout shake or a nutritious breakfast option. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it’s the perfect way to start your day or keep you energized throughout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 frozen banana (for creaminess and natural sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: In a blender, add the cottage cheese, protein powder, almond milk, frozen banana, peanut butter, vanilla extract (if using), and honey/maple syrup (if desired).
- Blend until smooth: Blend everything together until smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes if you’d like a thicker consistency.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the shake and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based protein powder and substitute the cottage cheese with a dairy-free cottage cheese or Greek yogurt alternative.
- If you prefer a more fruity flavor, you can add a handful of berries or other fruits such as mango or pineapple.
- You can prepare the shake ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just give it a good stir before drinking.
- For an extra boost of greens, add a handful of spinach or kale. It blends in well and won’t overpower the flavor!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 40mg