4.3 from 39 votes
Pineapple Protein Smoothie
Cottage cheese is a surprisingly delicious and inexpensive source of protein in this sweet, tangy, and tropical Pineapple Protein Smoothie.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 16 oz.
Calories: 2701 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese $0.27
- 1/2 frozen banana $0.10
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks $0.19
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar (optional)* $0.01
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract $0.07
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional) $0.03
- 1 cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk) $0.31
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a blender, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- *You can substitute with the sweetener of your choice, or leave out all together. I find that if your pineapple is a bit on the tart side, a little extra sugar is helpful.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving
Calories
270.1kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
17.5g
(35%)
Fat
5.7g
(9%)
Sodium
661.8mg
(28%)
Fiber
4.9g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 116 oz.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2701
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 270.1kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 35% |
| Fat | 5.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 661.8mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.