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Banana Orange Cottage Cheese Smoothie – Protein Packed Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Banana Orange Cottage Cheese Smoothie is a refreshing and protein-packed drink combining the natural sweetness of frozen banana and mandarin oranges with creamy cottage cheese and almond milk. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a revitalizing snack, this smoothie blends wholesome ingredients into a smooth, creamy texture that energizes and satisfies.

Ingredients

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Fruits

  • 1 frozen ripe banana
  • 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented

Dairy & Alternatives

  • 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt as substitute)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (alternatively unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or soy milk)

Optional

  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for enhanced orange flavor)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Peel and segment the mandarin oranges, ensure the banana is frozen for a creamy texture, and measure out the cottage cheese and almond milk.
  2. Add to Blender: Place the frozen banana, mandarin orange segments, cottage cheese, and almond milk into the blender. If using, add the orange juice for a more pronounced citrus flavor and any other add-ins like protein powder or honey at this point.
  3. Blend: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no chunks of fruit or cottage cheese.
  4. Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Frozen banana helps to create a naturally creamy and chilled smoothie without the need for ice.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese adds rich protein and creaminess; Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for a slightly different texture.
  • Unsweetened almond milk keeps the smoothie low in added sugars and calories, but other plant-based milks can be used as preferred.
  • Adding fresh orange juice intensifies the citrus flavor, but it is optional.
  • Additional add-ins such as flax seeds, chia seeds, or protein powder can be added to boost nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Smoothies
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Banana smoothie, Cottage cheese smoothie, Protein smoothie, Orange smoothie, Healthy breakfast smoothie, Low sugar smoothie, Creamy smoothie

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