1CCottage CheeseI use whole milk cottage cheese, use any % of fat you like
1 ½Scoops Vanilla Protein PowderI use True Nutrition Grass Fed Whey or egg white protein powder
1frozen banana
1Csugar free almondcoconut, oat, or macadamia milk ( or ½ C milk and ½ C water)
2tablespoonMaple Syrup
½teaspoonCinnamon
1tablespooncoconut oilmelted
1-2Cice
Garnish
Banana slices
Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients except garnishes in a high powdered blender with at least 1 cup ice. While blender is running on high, add the coconut oil and blend until fully mixed in. If a thicker smoothie is desired add more ice.
Garnish with thinly sliced banana pieces and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Serve immediately.
Notes
The cottage cheese bumps up the creaminess and protein content of this smoothie. You can omit if you want the smoothie to be dairy free. You can substitute the cottage cheese with any sugar free non-dairy yogurt alternative if you like.