Dark Cherry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
A delicious Dark Cherry Cottage Cheese Smoothie that tastes just like cheesecake, packed with protein and nutrients for a perfect start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon Jell-O Instant Cheesecake Pudding Mix
- 1/2 cup dark frozen cherries
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Drizzle of honey (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add the chia seeds and pudding mix, and blend again.
- Incorporate the dark frozen cherries and blend until pureed.
- Pour in the almond milk while blending to adjust the consistency.
- Taste and sweeten if desired.
- Serve in your favorite glass, optionally garnished with cherries.
Notes
This smoothie is best served cold and pairs well with a light breakfast or as an afternoon snack. It’s versatile; feel free to substitute with your favorite fruits or flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: smoothie, cheesecake, cherry, healthy breakfast, vegetarian