Cottage Cheese Berry Protein Smoothie Bowl

Serves 2 · 10 min prep

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 cups frozen mixed berries
• 1 large frozen banana, sliced
• 1/2 cup, plus more as needed unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 cup granola
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts

Instructions

1. 1Add the cottage cheese, frozen mixed berries, frozen banana slices, almond milk, honey, vanilla, and chia seeds to a high-speed blender.
2. 2Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is thick, ultra-smooth, and soft-serve-like. If the blades stall, add almond milk at a time—keep it spoonable, not drinkable.
3. 3Taste and adjust sweetness with an extra drizzle of honey if your berries are tart. The texture should hold peaks on a spoon.
4. 4Divide the smoothie base between two chilled shallow bowls, using the back of a spoon to create a slight well in the center for toppings.
5. 5Arrange the granola in a crescent along one side of each bowl. Fan the sliced strawberries and scatter fresh blueberries opposite the granola.
6. 6Sprinkle sliced almonds and hemp hearts over the top for crunch and extra protein. Serve immediately with a spoon before the base softens.
7. 7For meal-prep mornings, blend the base the night before and store in airtight jars; stir and add toppings just before eating so the granola stays crisp.