This high protein mango cottage cheese smoothie comes together soo perfectly. It’s deliciously creamy, extra filling, and will be one of the best meal replacement smoothie recipes you’ve had in a while.
I’ve been hearing a lot about cottage cheese in smoothies and wanted to try different versions so you should expect my next few posts to contain cottage cheese. Okay so since I’ve started testing, I’ve come to enjoy the taste a lot and how they keep me feel full all day long.
Can You Put Cottage Cheese In A Smoothie?
Yes, you can put cottage cheese in smoothies, similar to sour cream and Greek yogurt, they actually make your smoothies extra creamy and adds extra protein, calcium, and will keep your gut healthy.
Mango Cottage Cheese Smoothie Benefits
Mango – contains a good amount of vitamin C and fiber plus it’s adds a tropical flavor to this smoothie. Vitamin C helps reduce oxidative stress and is also great for skin health, bones and cartilage.
Cottage Cheese – is a good source of probiotics therefore adding it to your smoothies will keep your gut microbiome healthy. It also contains a good amount of calcium and protein making it excellent for bones and muscle health.
Drinking smoothies that contain cottage cheese is a great way to maintain a healthy balanced diet, lose weight and prevent cravings during the day.
Coconut Milk – adds a tropical flavor to this smoothie but it also brings a good amount of nutrients as well. It’s rich in calcium, zinc, magnesium and even potassium.
Orange Juice – is also a great source of vitamin C but I love adding it to my workout smoothies because it helps with muscle recovery after workouts thanks to the amount of potassium it contains.
Protein Powder – will help you gain more muscle mass especially if you workout. It also helps you loose weight because it has been shown to boost the metabolism. Adding protein powder to your smoothies will also keep you full longer during the day and prevent overeating.
High Protein Mango Cottage Cheese Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (low-fat)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh)
- 1 scoop of protein vanilla powder
How To Make Mango Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Pour the coconut milk, and orange juice into the blender first and then add the mango chunks, cottage cheese and protein powder. Pulse twice and blend on medium high speed until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass, garnish with some mango chunks and dried coconut flakes and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
This mango cottage cheese smoothie has | 351 calories | 15.2g total fat | 12.2g saturated fat | 69mg cholesterol | 267mg sodium | 25.9g total carbs | 2.8g dietary fiber | 18.5g total sugars | 31.2g protein | 154mg calcium | 2mg iron | 573mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage & Tips
You can store this smoothie in the fridge for up to 6 hours. Make sure to transfer it into a smoothie bottle or a bottle with a lid to keep the nutrients fresh. Give it a shake when you are ready to drink it and it will be as good as new.
Tips:
1. Using fresh mangos will make this smoothie taste like heaven, however, frozen mangoes give’s this smoothie extra creaminess.
2. You can use Greek yogurt or even sour cream instead of cottage cheese in this smoothie and it’ll taste just as great.
3. I recommend using whey protein powder in this smoothie if you are diabetic or have kidney problems because it’s soo much healthier.
4. For a less saturated smoothie, I recommend almond milk instead of coconut milk.
Want More High Protein Smoothies?
- High Protein Cottage Cheese PB Smoothie
- High Protein Mixed Berries Smoothie
- High Protein Mango Smoothie
- High Protein Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- High Protein Banana Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Who Should Not Drink High Protein Smoothies
If your smoothies are made with natural high protein ingredients, it’s usually safe for most people but if you are using protein powder, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Protein powder is high in saturated fat and cholesterol along with sugar, therefore, if you have heart problems, high cholesterol, diabetes, or kidney problems, do not add protein powder to your smoothies.
Also, note that giving protein powder shakes to your children can cause weight gain and put a strain on their kidneys.
Conclusion
I really hope you try this delightful extra creamy high protein smoothie recipe. If you do, I would love to hear all about your experience in the comments below. Please don’t forget to share this post and you can find me on Pinterest & Flipboard for now.
