Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (1% fat used, higher fat for creamier texture)
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (Good Protein brand recommended)
- 2 tablespoons monkfruit/allulose blend (Wholesome Yum brand suggested; optional substitutes: monkfruit/erythritol, maple syrup, or honey)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring (about half a teaspoon)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (start small to avoid bitterness)
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (for blending)
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
- Lemon wedge
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a blender, combine the 2 cups of cottage cheese, 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons monkfruit/allulose blend, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring, and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the lemon zest to taste to avoid bitterness.
- Add fresh raspberries: Add 1/2 cup fresh raspberries to the blender and pulse a few times to maintain some texture while mixing the berries through the cottage cheese mixture.
- Portion and serve: Pour the blended mixture into bowls or meal prep containers. Top with optional ingredients such as frozen raspberries, shredded coconut, lemon wedge, chia seeds, hemp seeds, or sliced almonds according to your preference for added texture, flavor, and nutrition.
- Adjust sweetness and texture (optional): If you prefer a sweeter bowl, drizzle honey or maple syrup on top. For extra creaminess, use full-fat cottage cheese. You can also mix in chia seeds or granola to add fiber and crunch.
Notes
- Protein powder brands and flavors will affect taste; omit or swap flavors such as sugar cookie, cheesecake, chocolate, or unflavored.
- Try topping with melted white chocolate or almond butter for extra richness and sweetness.
- Adjust sweetness to your taste by varying the amount or type of sweetener.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
- Add chia seeds or granola for added fiber and crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
