Blueberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie Without Banana

This blueberry cottage cheese smoothie is thick, creamy, and totally banana-free. It uses cottage cheese, blueberries, and almond butter to make an easy high-protein breakfast that tastes like a treat but keeps you full.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make It

1. Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and vanilla extract to a blender.
2. Add the frozen blueberries, rolled oats, and chia seeds.
3. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 45 to 60 seconds.
4. If the smoothie is too thick, add another splash of almond milk and blend again.
5. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Tips

• Use frozen blueberries for the thickest, coldest smoothie texture.
• If you prefer a little sweetness, add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
• Let the smoothie sit for 2 minutes after blending if you want the chia seeds to thicken it slightly more.
• Swap almond butter for cashew butter or sunflower seed butter if needed.

This easy blueberry cottage cheese smoothie is a simple way to start the day with something creamy, fruity, and satisfying. Blend one up whenever you need a quick protein boost!