Description
A nutritious and delicious Kale Cottage Cheese Smoothie packed with protein and vitamins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the chopped kale, cottage cheese, banana, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For added nutrition, toss in a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds before blending.
- Substitute spinach for kale if you prefer a milder flavor, or try adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg