Description
A delightful smoothie that combines farmers cheese and fruit for a creamy, protein-packed breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen strawberries or mixed berries
- 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen (optional)
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese or farmers cheese
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional add-ins: 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon nut butter, a few ice cubes
Instructions
- Add milk to the blender first.
- Add cottage cheese or farmers cheese, then the banana, followed by the frozen berries.
- Drizzle in honey and vanilla, and add a pinch of salt.
- Blend on low to start, then increase the speed until smooth and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Taste and adjust sweetness before pouring into a tall glass.
Notes
Smoothies can be adjusted with different fruits or sweeteners based on personal preference. Store blended smoothie in the fridge overnight for ease.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg