Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen pumpkin puree cubes
- 1/2 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Toppings: Granola, roasted pumpkin seeds, dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Use frozen ingredients for a thick texture. Freeze pumpkin puree in ice cube trays until solid.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, frozen pumpkin, frozen banana, protein powder, milk, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Blend on low, using a tamper to push ingredients down, then increase speed until thick and creamy.
- Add a tiny splash of milk only if needed to help blending.
- Spoon the smoothie into a bowl.
- Top with granola, roasted pumpkin seeds, and a dash of cinnamon.
Notes
- Frozen ingredients ensure a thick, ice cream-like texture.
- Adjust milk sparingly to avoid a runny consistency.
- Best enjoyed immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg