Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Smoothie (High Protein)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add 1/2 cup of almond milk, 1/3 cup of cottage cheese, 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of vanilla protein powder, 1 tablespoon of cashew butter, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 4 ice cubes.Blend on high until everything is well combined and creamy. If it’s too thick, add more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Adjust the Conistency: If you love a thick, milkshake-like texture, add an extra ice cube or even a small frozen banana. This also boosts the creaminess and adds a touch of natural sweetness.
Dairy-Free Option: To make this smoothie completely dairy-free, swap out the cottage cheese for dairy-free yogurt or a plant-based protein powder.
Pumpkin Puree Tip: Make sure to use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugars and spices.
Customize the Sweetness: You can leave out the maple syrup altogether if you prefer a less sweet smoothie. For natural sweetness without syrup, try adding a couple of pitted dates.
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