Description
A creamy, high-protein smoothie made with just cottage cheese, bananas, and milk. This budget-friendly shake blends quickly, masks the cheese flavor, and keeps you full for hours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, if not using frozen bananas)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Peel and chunk the banana. If using frozen bananas, let them sit for a minute to soften slightly.
- Add liquid first: Pour the milk into the blender jar to help the blades spin freely.
- Add cottage cheese: Scoop the cottage cheese into the blender.
- Add extras: Toss in the banana chunks, peanut butter, or ice if using.
- Blend on high: Start on low speed, then immediately crank to high. Blend for at least 60-90 seconds until completely smooth with no visible curds.
- Taste and adjust: If too thick, add more milk. If not sweet enough, add honey or another banana.
- Serve immediately: Pour into a glass and drink right away for best texture.
Notes
Blend longer than you think you need to (at least 60 seconds) to ensure the cottage cheese curds disappear and the texture is silky smooth. For best results, freeze ripe bananas beforehand to thicken the shake without watering it down. If using large-curd cottage cheese, blend for an even longer time. Clean the blender immediately after use as cottage cheese can dry hard.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
Keywords: cottage cheese shake, budget meal, high protein, smoothie, quick breakfast, weight loss, vegetarian