Energizing Post-Workout Protein Smoothie
A quick and easy post-workout protein smoothie that provides a creamy, delicious mix packed with wholesome ingredients to support muscle recovery and sustained energy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120g) small-curd, full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium frozen banana (about 100g), sliced
- 1 scoop (~30g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp (21g) natural honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15g) chia seeds
- ¼ tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
- A handful of ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: Measure out ½ cup (120g) cottage cheese, 1 medium frozen banana (about 100g), 1 scoop (~30g) protein powder, 1 cup (240ml) almond milk, 1 tbsp (21g) honey, 1 tbsp (15g) chia seeds, ¼ tsp (1g) ground cinnamon, and a handful of ice cubes if using.
- Pour the almond milk into your blender to help the blades move smoothly and prevent ingredients from sticking.
- Add cottage cheese and frozen banana next to ensure even blending and maintain thickness and chill.
- Sprinkle in protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and honey. Level the protein powder to avoid clumps.
- Optionally add a handful of ice cubes for extra chill and frosty texture.
- Blend on high speed starting slow then ramping up, blending for about 45-60 seconds until silky smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more almond milk if too thick or more frozen banana or ice if too thin.
- Check texture and taste; add more honey if desired and blend again for 10 seconds.
- Pour into a glass or shaker bottle, garnish with cinnamon or chia seeds if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use frozen banana for creaminess and thickness. Add liquids first when blending to protect the blender motor. Small-curd cottage cheese blends smoother than large-curd. Adjust almond milk to control smoothie consistency. Avoid lumps by leveling protein powder and scraping blender sides once during blending. Best consumed fresh within 15 minutes. Store refrigerated up to 24 hours and shake before drinking. Do not freeze after blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12
- Calories: 300350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 2530
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