Cottage Cheese Berry Protein Smoothie

This high-protein smoothie presents a refreshing and simple low-carb breakfast different. Whereas not strictly "keto," it stays low in carbs and, with its excessive protein content material, retains you full longer—making it a superb selection for busy mornings. It's the best second meal possibility for individuals who observe intermittent fasting.

The smoothie positive aspects its further protein punch from cottage cheese and collagen powder. Cottage cheese, a shocking however efficient ingredient in smoothies, creates a clean, frothy texture with none aftertaste, guaranteeing its presence is undetectable as soon as blended.

For an added enhance, magnesium powder is included to boost electrolyte steadiness, selling power and hydration all through the day.

How To Make Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie

This Cottage Cheese Berry Protein Smoothie is very easy to make. You'll solely want a couple of elements:

• Cottage Cheese: The cornerstone of this recipe, it ensures a creamy, high-protein smoothie with none aftertaste.
• Collagen powder: Boosts the protein content material and provides to the smoothie's creaminess. Choices embody plain or sugar-free flavored collagen, corresponding to Vanilla Collagen Peptides from Excellent Keto. Alternatively, whey protein powder (isolate) or egg white protein powder can be utilized.
• Cashew Milk: Unsweetened cashew milk, almond milk, and even water are appropriate (though not superb because it lacks potassium). For a nut-free model, strive Poppy Seed Milk or Coconut Milk (gentle).
• Berries:Frozen berries add creaminess and flexibility. Select from strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or wild blueberries for a flavorful smoothie.
• Magnesium Powder: Gives an electrolyte enhance. Impartial tasting choices like Pure Calm work effectively, or for added taste, Raspberry-Lemon Calm can be utilized.
• Low-Carb Sweetener (non-obligatory): To regulate sweetness, stevia or Allulose are really helpful, with a number of choices and conversions accessible right here.
• Vanilla Extract (non-obligatory): Not mandatory if utilizing flavored collagen powder.

Customise Your Smoothie

Every one in every of us has completely different dietary wants so it's solely pure that you could be want to regulate the macros on this smoothie recipe. Listed below are a couple of suggestions:

• Want extra fats/energy? Add a tablespoon of MCT oil or some heavy whipping cream.
• Want much less protein? Skip the collagen powder.
• Want fewer carbs? Use blackberries for a barely decrease carb depend.

You can also make all these changes and extra immediately within the KetoDiet App by cloning any of the recipes from my weblog and customizing them to suit your personal macros and preferences.

Extra Keto Smoothie Recipes

Love low-carb smoothies? Try a few of these recipes:

• Keto Peanut Butter & Chocolate Smoothie
• Vanilla Keto Smoothie
• Chocolate Keto Smoothie
• Keto Strawberry & Basil Smoothie
• Keto Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie
• Keto Blackberry Cheesecake Smoothie
• Creamy Keto Inexperienced Smoothie
• Raspberry & Lemon Protein Smoothie

Preparation time

Arms-on:    5 minutes
General:     5 minutes

Dietary values (per serving, 1 smoothie)

Macronutrient ratio: Energy from carbs (16%), protein (46%), fats (38%)

Components (makes 1 serving)

• ³/₄ cup cottage cheese (170 g/ 6 oz)
• 1 ¹/₄ cups unsweetened cashew milk or almond milk (300 ml/ 10 fl oz)
• ³/₄ cup combined frozen or contemporary berries (113 g/ 4 oz)
• 1 tsp Pure Calm or Raspberry-Lemon Calm (magnesium powder)
• ¹/₄ cup collagen powder, plain or vanilla or protein powder of selection (25 g/ 0.9 oz)
• Non-compulsory: ¹/₂ tsp sugar-free vanilla extract (if utilizing plain collagen powder)

Directions

1. Put together all of the elements in your smoothie. If utilizing contemporary berries, wash underneath operating water.
   
2. Place all of the elements in a blender: cottage cheese, berries, almond milk (or nut/seed milk of selection), collagen powder (plain or vanilla) and magnesium powder. If utilizing plain collagen powder, optionally add vanilla extract and/or low-carb sweetener of selection.
   
3. Course of till clean and frothy.
   
4. Serve instantly. You can retailer the ready smoothie in a sealed jar within the fridge for as much as a day. Shake earlier than serving.