Gingerbread Cheesecake Smoothie

A festive and nutritious blend that captures the warm and spicy flavors of the season. To create this delightful smoothie, start with 1 cup of your preferred milk or water. Add 1 tablespoon of cashew or almond butter for a rich and nutty undertone. If you're using full-fat cottage cheese, you can skip the nut butter for a well-balanced fat profile.

Incorporate 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese for a creamy and protein-packed base. Adjust the quantity based on your taste preferences. For an extra fiber boost, add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed, husk, or chia. This step is optional but contributes to the smoothie's texture.

Include 1/2 to 1 serving of your favorite protein powder—whether it's vanilla, peanut butter, chocolate, or coconut. I used the delightful flavors from @bad.athletics. Sweeten your smoothie with 1/2 banana or 1 date. Feel free to skip this step for a lower-carb option, but be aware it adds a tasty sweetness. Add 1 cup of ice to create that frosty and refreshing texture. Enhance the overall flavor with a dash of pink salt and a pinch of black pepper.

Infuse your smoothie with the warm and inviting spices of the season by including 1/4 teaspoon each of cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. Add a dash of cloves if you're feeling adventurous.

Blend all the ingredients until smooth, pour into your favorite glass, and enjoy the cozy and festive vibes of our Gingerbread Cheesecake Smoothie!

INGREDIENTS

🎄1 c milk of choice or water
🎄1 T cashew or almond butter (PB works too, you can just taste it)
🎄1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (If full fat, skip the nut butter for fat balance)
🎄1 T flaxseed, husk, or chia (optional fiber)
🎄1/2-1 serving vanilla, pb, chocolate, or coconut protein powder @bad.athletics
🎄1/2 banana or 1 date (yes one they’re 5g sugar and skip altogether if you want to be lower carb but it’s not as tasty)
🎄1 c ice
🎄dash of pink salt
🎄pinch of black pepper
🎄1/4 tsp each cinnamon, allspice, ginger
🎄dash cloves (optional)

STEPS

Add ingredients in the order listed to the blender and blend well.