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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Smoothie Bowl


  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Description

Indulge in a creamy, high-protein cottage cheese smoothie bowl that elevates your snacking game. This versatile dish combines the rich flavors of cottage cheese and frozen bananas with a hint of sweetness, making it perfect for breakfast, a post-workout boost, or a nutritious dessert. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an Instagram-worthy treat that’s as delicious as it is nourishing.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup frozen bananas
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Toppings: granola, nuts, and berries (as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by peeling and slicing frozen bananas.
  2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, frozen bananas, spinach, almond milk, and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or syrup.
  4. Pour the smoothie into bowls and top with granola, nuts, fresh berries, or shredded coconut.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack/Breakfast
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 330mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: For a thicker smoothie bowl, reduce the almond milk or add more frozen fruit. Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese if desired. Add protein powder for an extra nutritional boost.