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Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

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A quick, easy, and delicious smoothie combining chocolate and peanut butter flavors with protein and healthy fats, perfect for weight loss and busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or oat/dairy milk)
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (no added sugar or oils)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • ½ medium frozen banana
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
  • 4–5 ice cubes
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients: almond milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, cottage cheese, frozen banana, flaxseed (optional), and ice cubes.
  2. Pour the almond milk into the blender to help the blades move smoothly and prevent sticking.
  3. Add peanut butter and cocoa powder over the milk to help dry ingredients incorporate better.
  4. Add cottage cheese and protein powder on top; cottage cheese blends smoothly despite appearance.
  5. Add frozen banana pieces and flaxseed for texture and nutrition.
  6. Add 4-5 ice cubes to chill and thicken the smoothie.
  7. Blend on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides if needed.
  8. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if desired, then blend for another 10 seconds.
  9. Serve immediately in a glass or to-go cup for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Add frozen banana for thickness without artificial thickeners. Blend liquids first, then powders and thick ingredients, frozen items last for best blending. Cottage cheese is key for creamy texture without strong tang. Freeze almond milk in ice cube trays for colder, thicker smoothie without watering down flavor. Prep smoothie packs by freezing solid ingredients for convenience.

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