Kelly's Kool & Kreamy Killer Smoothie

Last night I made the most delicious smoothie I just have to share! As many of you know I am a big fan of using cottage cheese in smoothies since they add a heavy dose of protein and make the smoothie more of a milkshake consistency, for far less calories. Here is what I did (approximations of measurements, since I tend to just throw stuff in):

Kelly's Kool & Kreamy Killer Smoothie
1/2 cup cottage cheese
4 orange sections/slices
1/2 cup Almond Breeze Almond Coconut Milk
Dash of cinnamon
4 ice cubes

(Nutrition- Makes ~ 12 oz: 160 calories, 3 g fat (if using 1% cottage cheese), 20 g carb (5 g fiber, 14 g sugar), 15.5 g protein, 522 mg sodium (try using a low-sodium cottage cheese instead), 64% DV Vit C, ~50% DV Vit D, 40% DV Vit E, 34% DV Calcium

Additions I made to increase the calories, nutritional value, and flavor: ~ 1 tbsp Trader Joe's Mango butter, 2 tsp Chia Seeds, 1/4 banana
*Nutrition info increases to: 275 cal, 6 g fat, 34 g carb (9 g fiber, 27 g sugar), 17 g protein

I blended all together and it made for a delicious and creamy shake. Definitely a much healthier substitution for ice cream, a milkshake, or another dessert in general. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

Kelly's CottaMilk Shake

Here is a great high-protein, low-sugar substitute for a chocolate milkshake- creamy and delicious!:
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup soy/rice/hemp/coconut/cow’s low-fat milk
1 tbsp cocoa
1-2 packs Splenda (or sweetener of choice)
4 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS:
Pour all ingredients into Magic Bullet or blender. Blend until smooth and top with fat-free whipped cream if desired. Add more or less cocoa or sweetener if desired (Hazelnut agave is great too!) Enjoy!!!

NUTRITION FACTS:
1 serving: 180-200 calories, 0-3 g fat, 11 g carb, 0 g fiber, 10-14 g protein
(nutrition varies on type of cottage cheese & milk used)

Recipe by: Kelly Strogen, MS, RD, LDN