Cottage cheese is an excellent ingredient for smoothies, especially when you're looking for a high-protein, low-carb option.
#1 Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
1-2 packets of stevia or your favorite low-carb sweetener
Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Adjust sweetness to taste and enjoy!
#2 Tropical Coconut Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup pineapple chunks (use less for lower carbs)
1-2 packets of stevia or your favorite low-carb sweetener
Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Adjust sweetness to taste and enjoy!
#3 Mocha Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp instant coffee granules
1-2 packets of stevia or your favorite low-carb sweetener
Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Adjust sweetness to taste and enjoy!
#4 Cinnamon Apple Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 apple, chopped (choose a lower-sugar variety like Granny Smith)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp stevia or other low-carb sweetener (optional)
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Serve immediately.