Description
A creamy and refreshing banana strawberry orange cottage cheese smoothie packed with protein and vitamin C, perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 medium ripe banana (frozen chunks)
- 6-7 strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented or 1/4 cup orange juice)
Dairy & Protein
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Liquids
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice (add more if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel, segment, and if necessary, freeze the banana and strawberries to ensure a cold and creamy smoothie. Peel and segment the mandarin oranges or prepare fresh orange juice.
- Blend Smoothie: Place the frozen banana chunks, strawberries, mandarin orange segments or orange juice, cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder (if using), and almond milk into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high until the mixture is creamy and smooth, adjusting milk quantity as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for a nutritious boost of vitamin C and protein.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen fruits or add ice cubes.
- The vanilla protein powder is optional but adds extra protein and flavor.
- Almond milk can be substituted with any milk of your choice including dairy or plant-based options.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a small amount of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Consume immediately for best freshness and taste.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
