Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots, peeled if desired)
- 1 medium banana (peeled, sliced, and frozen)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons oats
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Scoop of ice (for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to blender: In a high-powered blender, combine the shredded carrots, frozen banana, almond milk, cottage cheese, protein powder, oats, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ice.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Adjust consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend again. For a thicker texture, add a few extra ice cubes and blend again to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based yogurt or omit it entirely.
- Use frozen banana slices to achieve a creamier texture without adding ice.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to taste.
- Oats add fiber and help thicken the smoothie; you can use gluten-free oats if needed.
- Consume immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
