Craving a guilt-free treat? Dive into this easy protein-packed banana smoothie featuring cottage cheese. This is the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth.

As a fitness professional, I love a good smoothie for a snack or dessert. And I don’t love a “healthier” alternative unless it actually tastes just as delicious as the real deal.

This protein banana smoothie is it, my friends. It tastes AMAZING. It’s made with only five ingredients. It comes together in a blender in minutes. And it’s high protein and low sugar so you’ll feel amazing after eating it.

Every time I eat a bite of my Whipped Banana Cream Cheesecake Shake recipe, it’s like a nostalgic trip down memory lane – except with less sugar, less fat, and more protein! That’s very “a-peeling” to my fitness nutrition goals!

Cottage cheese is definitely having a moment now and for good reason!  It’s low in calories and carbs, high in protein, and packed with nutrients.  From cottage cheese toast to lasagna, savory dips, pasta sauces, sweet treats and now desserts and smoothies like this banana creation.

It’s really versatile and can be used in so many dishes  Naturally, I had to try the trending cottage cheese smoothie recipe that has the internet going bananas for. Talk about a snack with benefits! This easy smoothie made with cottage cheese is good for your body and absolutely delicious. This version is a healthier alternative that uses cottage cheese to keep the smoothie creamy and delicious while boosting the protein content. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a nostalgic treat without compromising on nutrition.

This banana pudding cottage cheese version is super simple to make and takes less than 10 minutes to whip up. Full fat cottage cheese is blended with honey, ripe bananas and vanilla until silky smooth transforming it into a deliciously creamy, fluffy smoothie. Then, you add banana slices, and top it all off with a dollop of whipped coconut cream (recipe in notes).

The result? A rich a creamy smoothie that actually tastes delicious and a great snack to satisfy your sweet tooth when you are craving something sweet. It’s also a perfect treat that you can feel good about serving to your kids.

And if you are not a fan of cottage cheese, don’t let that stop you from trying this creation.  The cottage cheese is completely transformed – you won’t even taste it in this delicious protein shake. Cottage cheese has a  mild flavor and creamy texture, which makes it an excellent substitute for higher-fat ingredients like cream cheese or sour cream.It’s rich in protein and essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin B12, making it a valuable addition to a balanced diet.

Eating enough protein is essential for muscle repair, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, and supporting overall health. Incorporating high-protein foods like cottage cheese into your diet is a great way to meet your daily protein needs.

Why you will love this dish:

High Protein: Packed with grams of 15 grams of protein to keep you full and satisfied.

Delicious and Healthy Treat: A delicious sweet treat you can enjoy for dessert, a snack or even breakfast.

Lower sugar: This dessert is sweetened with maple syrup, and you can use as much or as little as you like to support your goals.

Filling: I love a snack or dessert that actually leaves me full and satisfied, and this is one of those!

Delicious: This recipe isn’t just “good for a healthy smoothie or dessert”… it’s just GOOD! It has the consistency of a tasty pudding or custard, and it’s made even more satisfying with optional add ins and toppings

Whipped Banana Cream Cheesecake Shake

This Whipped Banana Shake is 100% indulgent without all the guilt. It’s high protein made with bananas and cottage cheese and no added sugar! This tasty smoothie is so easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients - both kids and adults love it!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword banana protein shake, banana protein smoothie, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy protein smoothie, whipped banana cream cheesecake shake

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1 banana, sliced, frozen
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings Optional

• Whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
• Fresh fruit or berries
• Chopped nuts
• Shredded coconut
• Seeds like hemp or chia
• Granola

Instructions

• Place banana, milk, cottage cheese, protein powder, honey and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth.

  Pour into a mason jar or glass and serve with whipped coconut cream, sliced bananas and toppings of choice.

   Cover and refrigerate for an hour or more before eating.  

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream 

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