Description
A creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Chocolate Smoothie that combines the richness of cottage cheese with the sweetness of banana and cocoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, frozen banana, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For added nutrition, toss in a handful of spinach or kale before blending for a green smoothie twist.
- Substitute the banana with a cup of mixed berries for a different flavor profile and extra antioxidants.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg