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Creamy Protein Smoothie Recipe for Easy Wholesome Energy Boost

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A creamy protein smoothie blending ripe banana, almond butter, and cottage cheese for a wholesome energy boost. Quick, easy, and perfect for breakfast or post-workout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ripe banana, mashed
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons smooth, unsweetened almond butter
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or dairy-free like almond or oat milk)
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds
  • 4–5 ice cubes
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and mash the ripe banana until smooth. Measure out cottage cheese, almond butter, milk, protein powder, and other ingredients.
  2. Add 1 cup (240ml) milk to the blender jar to help blades move smoothly.
  3. Add mashed banana, cottage cheese (½ cup), almond butter (2 tbsp), protein powder (1 scoop), ground flaxseed or chia seeds (1 tbsp), and vanilla extract (½ tsp). Add honey or maple syrup if desired.
  4. Add 4-5 ice cubes for chill and texture.
  5. Secure the lid and blend on high for 45-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if too thick and pulse again.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness or nuttiness by adding more honey or almond butter if needed, then blend briefly again.
  7. Pour into a glass or travel cup and serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and smooth texture. Blend wet ingredients first to avoid dry pockets. Scrape down blender sides halfway through blending to prevent lumps. For extra creaminess, blend cottage cheese with milk first. Frozen banana can be used instead of fresh; adjust ice cubes accordingly.

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