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Two cottage cheese pistachio pudding smoothies in glasses topped with whipped cream and crushed pistachios on a counter next to a bowl of pistachios.
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Creamy Pistachio Cottage Cheese Smoothie

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.
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword banana protein smoothie, healthy dessert shake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 323kcal
Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal