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Whip up this super smoothie for breakfast or after a workout. This four-fruit blended drink tastes like a creamy milkshake and provides your body with protein, calcium, and vitamins for a healthy start to your day or a pick-me-up snack in the afternoon.
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Peach, Strawberry, and Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie
Whip up this super smoothie for breakfast or after a workout. This four-fruit blended drink tastes like a creamy milkshake and provides your body with protein, calcium, and vitamins for a healthy start to your day or a pick-me-up snack in the afternoon.
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Prep Time
10 min
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Total Time
10 min
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Servings
6
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Serving Size:
1 cup
Ingredients
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10 ice cubes -
16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese (lowest sodium available) -
10 ounces unsweetened, frozen, sliced peaches OR -
2 cups peeled and sliced peaches (3 to 4 medium peaches) -
10 ounces unsweetened, frozen, sliced strawberries OR -
1 1/4 cups sliced strawberries (hulled) -
1/2 cup fresh orange juice or juice from 1 medium orange -
1/2 cup fat-free milk -
1 medium banana -
2 tablespoons honey
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Cooking Tip: If using a small blender, process after adding the milk, allowing room for the remaining ingredients. Continue as directed
Tip: Store any remaining servings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 17 g | |
| Added Sugars | 6 g | |
| Protein | 11 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 lean meat
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Prep Time
10 min
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Total Time
10 min
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Servings
6
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Serving Size:
1 cup
Ingredients
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10 ice cubes -
16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese (lowest sodium available) -
10 ounces unsweetened, frozen, sliced peaches OR -
2 cups peeled and sliced peaches (3 to 4 medium peaches) -
10 ounces unsweetened, frozen, sliced strawberries OR -
1 1/4 cups sliced strawberries (hulled) -
1/2 cup fresh orange juice or juice from 1 medium orange -
1/2 cup fat-free milk -
1 medium banana -
2 tablespoons honey
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Cooking Tip: If using a small blender, process after adding the milk, allowing room for the remaining ingredients. Continue as directed
Tip: Store any remaining servings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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