Add flaxseed for an extra 2 grams of fiber. Add all ingredients to a blender. It just so happened I have some I need to use before it goes off and this hit the spot. Small budget? I usually have a hard time either having enough ingredients on hand for a good smoothie, or just getting the proportions right. We may have received free samples of food, which in no way influences whether these products are reviewed favorably, unfavorably, mentioned with indifference, or mentioned at all. In a blender, combine the pineapple, mango, soy milk, and cottage cheese. DELICIOUS. As a food lover and a number cruncher I've decided that cooking on a budget shouldn't mean canned beans and ramen noodles night after night. Like half the price: $2.99 for Greek yogurt vs. $1.59 for cottage cheese at my local Aldi. :). I like to add flax to my smoothies because a little extra fiber never hurts, especially with higher protein foods. Blend until smooth. My rediscovery of cottage cheese combined with a killer sale on pineapple led to this tropical Pineapple Protein Smoothie. 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks. Cottage cheese comes with different fat content levels, like milk and yogurt. ), (E-mail addresses will be used only to send the Hungry Girl Email you requested.). I might try the avocado instead of banana as a previous commenter suggested or go a more strawberry/pineapple/ginger route? Any old $15 blender will work. *The SmartPoints® values for these products and/or recipes were calculated by Hungry Girl and are not an endorsement or approval of the product, recipe or its manufacturer or developer by WW International, Inc., the owner of the SmartPoints® trademark. This looks delish and I would totally try it! almond extract. I find that if your pineapple is a bit on the tart side, a little extra sugar is helpful. Lastly, pour 1 cup of the milk of your choice over top. Learn how your comment data is processed. Serve your Pineapple Protein Smoothie immediately while it’s still icy cold! We follow the same method as WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) when calculating the value of a recipe: We add up the SmartPoints® values* of the individual ingredients using the Recipe Builder, not the calculator. You may need to stop and stir with a spoon on occasion to loosen any frozen chunks, but it shouldn’t take any more than a minute or two to blend. We’ve all been so enamored by Greek yogurt that we’re overlooking its humble cousin, cottage cheese. This creamy drink is perfect for swim suit season prep. I omitted the sugar and added two scoops of Bob’s Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder, and it made two good-sized portions. SmartPoints® value* not what you expected? I also really like the idea of making this into Popsicles. Lastly, pour 1 cup of the milk of your choice over top. 2 packets natural no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia) 1/8 tsp. Cottage cheese is far less expensive than Greek yogurt, has just as much protein, and can also be used in both savory and sweet dishes. I used a 1% fat cottage cheese, but you can go higher if you prefer. Cottage cheese is a surprisingly delicious and inexpensive source of protein in this sweet, tangy, and tropical Pineapple Protein Smoothie. Frozen pineapple is easy to find in the frozen fruit aisle of any grocery store. I dunno about this one. More ». But it does go just as well with fruit and sweet recipes as it does in savory dishes. On top of the cottage cheese add 1/2 of a frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed. My point is, you don’t need a powerful blender to make this smoothie. This will be a breakfast go-to! milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk). It’s not terrible and I did drink the whole thing :) But I wouldn’t make it again as is. FYI: As an Amazon Associate, we may receive compensation from some of these links. Thank you Beth! I never would’ve thought to use cottage cheese in a smoothie. Garnish with the coconut, if using. *You can substitute with the sweetener of your choice, or leave out all together. Your email address will not be published. I did change up the fruit based on what I have in the freezer, and used a mix of banana, blackberries and strawberries. And if it works for you I’m sure it’ll work for me! Place all of the ingredients into a blender, then blend until smooth. ;). This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I used unsweetened almond milk because it’s neutral in flavor and not too heavy. It’s a powerhouse ingredient! Enjoy a taste of the tropics with Cottage Colada Pineapple Smoothies from My Food and Family.