introduction
This chocolate peanut butter cottage cheese shake tastes like a milkshake and is made with simple pantry ingredients. Cottage cheese gives it body and protein, a frozen banana makes it thick, and cocoa and peanut butter give the classic flavor. It is a good pick when you want something sweet without making a dessert.
why make this recipe
- Quick: it takes about 5 minutes and one blender.
- Creamy and filling: cottage cheese gives the drink body and protein.
- Simple ingredients: everything is easy to find at a regular grocery store.
how to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Shake
Add the liquid to the blender first, then the cottage cheese and the rest of the ingredients. Blend until completely smooth so there are no curds. Serve right away while it is cold and thick.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 cup ice
Directions:
- Add the milk, cottage cheese, banana, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and maple syrup to the blender.
- Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add the ice and blend again until thick and frosty.
- Pour into a glass and serve right away.
Prep time: 5 minutes. Total time: 5 minutes. Makes: 1 shake.
how to serve Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Shake
Serve it in a tall glass right after blending, with a straw or a spoon. It pairs well with toast, a boiled egg, or a handful of nuts for a fuller breakfast.
how to store Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Shake
This drink is best fresh. If you have leftovers, pour them into a sealed jar and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir well before drinking, because the smoothie can separate.
tips to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Shake
- Use a frozen banana for a thicker, colder shake.
- Add the cocoa powder with the liquid so it does not clump.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and add more at the end if needed.
variation (if any)
Use almond butter instead of peanut butter, or add a pinch of cinnamon.
FAQs
Can you taste the cottage cheese?
Only a little. When it is blended well with fruit or flavorings, cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and a mild tang, not a strong cheese taste.
Which cottage cheese is best for a drink?
Small curd cottage cheese blends the smoothest. Full-fat gives the creamiest texture, while low-fat works too if you blend it a little longer.
Can I make it without a high-speed blender?
Yes. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes and start with the liquid and cottage cheese so the curds break down before the other ingredients go in.