Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie, without protein powder
This smoothie provides nutrients and protein from the cottage cheese, peanut butter, and milk. Additionally, I’ve added ground flaxseed and pumpkin seeds for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: about 3.5 cups 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 of a ripe banana
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup unsalted creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, I used sprouted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt , may leave out (I used Celtic salt)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup , may add less-if desired
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend for 1.5-2 minutes, (starting on low and working up to high-if applicable) until smooth and combined.