Cottage Cheese Berry Protein Smoothie

This high-protein smoothie provides 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 wonderful alternative for busy mornings. It's the best second meal possibility for many who observe intermittent fasting.

The smoothie features its additional protein punch from cottage cheese and collagen powder. Cottage cheese, a stunning 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 increase, magnesium powder is included to reinforce electrolyte stability, selling power and hydration all through the day.

How To Make Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie

This Cottage Cheese Berry Protein Smoothie is really easy to make. You'll solely want just a few components:

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, comparable to Vanilla Collagen Peptides from Good 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, attempt 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 increase. Impartial tasting choices like Pure Calm work nicely, or for added taste, Raspberry-Lemon Calm can be utilized.
Low-Carb Sweetener (optionally available): To regulate sweetness, stevia or Allulose are advisable, with a number of choices and conversions obtainable right here.
Vanilla Extract (optionally available): Not crucial if utilizing flavored collagen powder.

Customise Your Smoothie

Each one in every of us has totally different dietary wants so it's solely pure that you could be want to regulate the macros on this smoothie recipe. Listed here are just a few 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 may 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.

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Preparation time

Arms-on:    5 minutes
General:     5 minutes

Dietary values (per serving, 1 smoothie)

Whole Carbs	19	grams
Fiber	3.9	grams
Internet Carbs	15.1	grams

Protein	44.6	grams
Fats	16.3	grams
of which Saturated	4.7	grams

Vitality	391	kcal

Magnesium	237	mg (59% RDA)
Potassium	768	mg (38% EMR)

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 blended frozen or contemporary berries (113 g/ 4 oz)
1 tsp Pure Calm or Raspberry-Lemon Calm (magnesium powder)
¹/₄ cup collagen powder or beef isolate powder (25 g/ 0.9 oz)
Non-obligatory: ¹/₂ tsp sugar-free vanilla extract (if utilizing plain collagen powder)

Directions

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