Ingredients
Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana (½ cup if pre-diced)
- 1 ¼ cup frozen strawberries
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Homemade Whipped Cream
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 vanilla cream sandwich cookies, crumbled
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip the mixture until soft peaks form. Place the whipped cream in the freezer to chill while preparing the smoothie.
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all smoothie ingredients: frozen banana, frozen strawberries, cottage cheese, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Blend Smoothie: Add the banana, strawberries, cottage cheese, milk, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into serving glasses.
- Add Toppings: Top each smoothie with the homemade whipped cream and sprinkle the crumbled vanilla cream sandwich cookies evenly over the top for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- Ensure the frozen fruits are well-chilled to keep the smoothie cold and thick.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and cottage cheese with plant-based alternatives, but texture may vary.
- Homemade whipped cream can be prepared ahead to save time.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar in the whipped cream or adding honey to the smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
