Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie with this luscious recipe. Begin by combining 1 cup of your preferred milk or water with 1 tablespoon of cashew or almond butter (unsweetened coconut also adds a rich flavor). Introduce a creamy texture with 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese. For an extra fiber boost, add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed (optional).
Elevate the protein content with 1/2 to 1 serving of vanilla protein powder. Enhance the citrusy notes with the juice of one lemon or 1/4 teaspoon of lemon extract, and include 1 teaspoon of lemon rind, washed well. Cool things down by adding 1 cup of ice, and finish with a dash of pink salt for the perfect balance. Enjoy the zesty and velvety goodness of this Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie!
INGREDIENTS
1 c milk of choice or water
1 T cashew or almond butter (unsw coconut works too)
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 T flaxseed (optional fiber)
1/2-1 serving vanilla protein powder
1 lemon, juiced or 1/4 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp lemon rind (washed well)
1 c ice
dash of pink salt
STEPS
Add ingredients in the order listed to the blender and blend well. Topped mine with @altereco_foods low-sugar granola for a “crust”.
Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 c milk of choice or water
- 1 T cashew or almond butter (unsw coconut works too)
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 T flaxseed (optional fiber)
- 1/2-1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1 lemon, juiced or 1/4 tsp lemon extract
- 1 tsp lemon rind (washed well)
- 1 c ice
- dash of pink salt
Steps
- Add ingredients in the order listed to the blender and blend well. Topped mine with @altereco_foods low-sugar granola for a “crust”.
Nourishment Breakdown
Calories
315Fat
13 gStarch/Carbs
15 gProtein
38 gFiber
6 gPROTEIN powder, cottage cheese
FAT nut butter
FIBER flaxseed
CARB/STARCH none
