Description
A creamy, high-protein shake made with cottage cheese, frozen bananas, and almond milk. Designed for meal prep, this shake stays fresh for up to 4 days and provides a delicious, filling breakfast or post-workout refuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese (small-curd preferred)
- 2 medium frozen bananas
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder (optional)
- A handful of fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prep fruit by peeling and slicing bananas, then freezing them for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Add cottage cheese and almond milk to a blender and blend on high for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Add frozen bananas, vanilla extract, honey (if using), spinach (if using), and protein powder (if using) to the blender.
- Blend on high for another 30-45 seconds until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Check consistency; add more milk if too thick or more frozen fruit/ice if too thin.
- Divide the mixture evenly among four mason jars or bottles.
- Seal jars tightly and store immediately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Shake or stir well before drinking as ingredients may settle.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese with liquid first to ensure a smooth base without curds. Use cold ingredients for the best texture. If using a lower-powered blender, pause to scrape down sides. Do not freeze the shake as the texture will change upon thawing. Shake well before drinking if stored for multiple days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 12-14
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 25
Keywords: cottage cheese protein shake, meal prep, high protein breakfast, healthy smoothie, gluten-free, quick breakfast