Can I use frozen cottage cheese?

Absolutely! I actually keep single-serve portions of cottage cheese in my freezer for smoothie emergencies. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight or microwave for 15-20 seconds before blending. The texture stays perfect!

Is this smoothie keto-friendly?

Almost! With a few tweaks: use full-fat cottage cheese, swap the banana for 1/4 avocado (trust me, it works!), and skip the honey. That brings it down to about 5g net carbs - perfect for keto folks craving a high-protein treat.

My smoothie turned out too thick - what did I do wrong?

No worries! This happens if your banana was extra large or your cottage cheese was super thick. Just add milk 1 tablespoon at a time while blending until it reaches your perfect consistency. I've had to add up to 1/4 cup extra sometimes!

Can I make this dairy-free?

You bet! Swap the cottage cheese for silken tofu (1/2 cup) and use almond milk. The texture is slightly different but still delicious. For nut-free, try sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter too.

Why does my smoothie taste bland sometimes?

Two quick fixes: 1) Make sure your banana is super ripe (brown spots = more sweetness) and 2) add a pinch of salt! It sounds weird, but salt makes the peanut butter and vanilla flavors pop. I learned this after three "meh" batches!

20g Protein Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Smoothie You'll Crave

20g Protein Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Smoothie You’ll Crave

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A high-protein smoothie combining creamy cottage cheese and rich peanut butter for a delicious and nutritious drink.

Author: PureCookingJoy
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: Smoothie
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup cottage cheese
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 banana
1 cup milk (or almond milk)
1 tsp honey (optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Ice cubes (optional)

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Instructions

Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, banana, milk, honey, and vanilla extract to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Add ice cubes if desired and blend again.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture.
Adjust honey to taste.
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 350
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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