Creamy Pistachio Pudding Cottage Cheese Smoothie

Looking for a unique smoothie to add to your typical day-to-day? Try this super delicious pistachio pudding smoothie made with cottage cheese! It’s so thick and creamy that it feels like a milkshake but is high in protein, fiber, iron and calcium. The nutty pistachio flavor pairs well with the sweet banana and tangy cottage cheese. {Gluten-Free}

I love using Jell-O pudding mix to add flavor and creaminess to recipes. It’s such a fun way to create different smoothie flavors!

This smoothie is ultra creamy with some tanginess from the cottage cheese and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s a great option for a high protein dessert or a well-balanced breakfast. If you loved this smoothie, also try my popular Dark Cherry Cottage Cheese Smoothie (which tastes like cheesecake).

How to Make This Cottage Cheese Smoothie

An absolutely delicious milkshake-like smoothie to help you increase your protein and fiber consumption! The secret ingredient? Instant Jell-O Pistachio Pudding mix, which adds some nutty pistachio flavor that pairs really well with the tangy cottage cheese!

Ingredients

This recipe makes one 12 ounce serving. Easily double this recipe and share it with a friend!

• 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. I used 2% Good Culture small curd cottage cheese.
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Instant Jell-O Pistachio Pudding mix.
• 1/2 frozen banana. This makes the smoothie even thicker. If you don’t have a frozen banana, can sub with a very ripe fresh banana and 4-5 ice cubes.
• 1 cup almond milk, vanilla or unflavored. To increase the protein content, sub with a higher protein milk like skim or Fairlife.
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
• 1 teaspoon of honey, or more depending on your preferences.
• Whipped cream for garnish, optional (but highly recommended).

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender or Nutri-Bullet.
2. Blend until smooth and well-combined. Taste test and adjust sweetness by adding more honey. If too thick, add a splash of milk depending on your consistency preferences.
3. Pour into a glass. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

This smoothie tastes best if consumed immediately.

Creamy Pistachio Cottage Cheese Smoothie

Alex Evink, MS, RD

A super delicious and nutritious cottage cheese smoothie that's so thick and creamy it feels like a milkshake but is high in protein, fiber, iron and calcium. The nutty pistachio flavor pairs well with the sweet banana and tangy cottage cheese. {Gluten-Free} Makes ~12 ounces.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 serving

Calories 323 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese I used 2% Good Culture small curd cottage cheese.
• 1 ½ tablespoons Instant Jell-O Pistachio Pudding Mix
• 1/2 frozen banana If you don't have a frozen banana, can sub with a very ripe fresh banana and 4-5 ice cubes.
• 1 cup almond milk, vanilla or unflavored sub with preferred milk
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds can omit
• 1 teaspoon honey, or more if needed
• Whipped cream for garnish, optional (but highly recommended).

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a blender or Nutri-Bullet.
• Blend until smooth and well-combined. Taste test and adjust sweetness by adding more honey. If too thick, add a splash of milk depending on your consistency preferences.
• Pour into a glass. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

Notes

• Top with some crushed pistachios for a sweet and salty taste and a little texture. 
• To increase the protein content: sub the almond milk with Fairlife milk. Swap the chia seeds out for hemp hearts. Or, just add a tablespoon of vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
• For a dairy-free option, select a dairy-free, higher protein plant-based cottage cheese.
• If you don’t like cottage cheese, sub with Greek yogurt.

Nutritional information is just an estimation. Individual ingredients and preparation may lead to slight discrepancies. 

323 calories, 17 grams of protein, 12 grams of fat, 39.8 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of protein, 24 grams of sugar, 570 mg sodium, good source of iron and calcium. 

Keyword banana protein smoothie, healthy dessert shake

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