Looking for a pre-workout smoothie recipe that actually taste amazing? Try this mouth-watering high protein banana cottage cheese smoothie recipe. It so easy to make, only requires 5 ingredients and great for keeping you full all through your workout session.
Does Banana & Cottage Cheese Go Well Together?
Yes, banana and cottage cheese blended into a smoothie taste like a sweet and salty ice cream. They blend so well together and and flavors are amazing. Both are filling nutritious and a must try combination.
Banana Cottage Cheese Smoothie Benefits
Banana – has a good amount of healthy carbs, natural sugars, potassium and magnesium which makes it an excellent fruit for your workout smoothie. Not only does it taste amazing but its also gonna increase your energy levels and help with muscle recovery.
Cottage Cheese – is a powerhouse of protein, calcium, vitamin B6, and potassium. It’s great for those who workout, taste amazing and will keep you feeling full way beyond lunch.
Almond Milk – will make your smoothies taste amazing, it has a distinct nutty flavor that is different from other plant based-milk. Almond milk also contains a good amount of vitamin E, D, and calcium.
Peanut Butter – adds extra cream to this smoothie but also provides a ton of benefits such as healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, B6, magnesium and iron. Adding peanut butter to your smoothies will keep you feeling full longer and reduce cravings.
Cinnamon – adds a distinct flavor to this smoothie but not only that, research shows that cinnamon helps reduce oxidative stress, inflammation, lower blood glucose levels, boost the metabolism and aids in weight loss.
High Protein Banana Cottage Cheese Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1 large ripe banana (peeled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup of cottage cheese (low fat)
- 1/2 cup of almond milk (low-fat)
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey
- 1tablespoon of peanut butter (unsalted, smooth-style)
- 1/2 teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of cocoa powder
How To Make Banana Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Add all of the ingredients into a blender starting with the milk and pulse twice before blending on medium high speed for 2 minutes. Pour into your favorite smoothie glass, garnish with coconut flakes, a dash of cinnamon and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this banana cottage cheese smoothie has | 385 calories | 18.7g total fat | 3.7g saturated fat | 4mg cholesterol | 279mg sodium | 40g total carbs | 5.2g dietary fiber | 20g total sugars | 16.5g protein | 50mcg vitamin D | 51mg calcium | 1mg iron | 411mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Storage | Tips | Variations
Transfer your smoothie into a smoothie bottle or a bottle with a lid. close tightly and store in the fridge for up to six hours. Give it a shake before drinking and it will be as good as new. Note: drinking your smoothies as soon as you blend them will get you all the nutrients while they are still fresh.
Adding a scoop of protein powder to this smoothie will round up your protein intake to about 40 grams of protein per cup. However, it will also increase your calorie intake along with cholesterol and sodium so keep that in mind.
Adding some strawberries, apples, or spinach to this smoothie is another way to make this smoothie taste amazing. With that being said, if you do add other fruits, you will have to omit the honey or else your sugar and carbs intake will be through the roof.
Who Should Not Drink This Banana Cottage Cheese Smoothie
If you are on a low calorie diet, you may want to drink this smoothie as a meal replacement breakfast shake. Also, this is a high sodium, high carb, and high sugar smoothie, therefore, people with diabetes should me mindful.
Finally, if you are on a low-carb diet, this smoothie is not recommended because you will have to skip other meals to fit a low-carb diet plan.
Want More High Protein Smoothies?
- High Protein Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- High Protein Mango Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- High Protein Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Smoothie
- High Protein Mixed Berries Smoothie
- High Protein Mango Smoothie
Conclusion
Adding high protein smoothies to your diet is a great way to start the day or get you through a workout without feeling tired or hungry. I hope you try this smoothie and if you do, let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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