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Creamy High-Protein Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe with Basil Pesto Boost

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A creamy, high-protein smoothie blending peanut butter, banana, cottage cheese, and a fresh basil pesto twist for a unique, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or post-workout.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or preferred dairy-free milk
  • ½ cup (120 g) cottage cheese, small-curd and full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons (32 g) natural peanut butter, creamy or chunky
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) fresh basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the ripe bananas into chunks; freeze for an hour if a chilled smoothie is preferred.
  2. In a blender, combine almond milk, cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup if using, and vanilla extract. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add banana slices and protein powder if using. Pulse a few times to combine evenly. Add more almond milk if too thick and blend again.
  4. Add basil pesto and lemon juice. Blend just until pesto is swirled through but not fully mixed to preserve green flecks.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or pesto intensity by adding honey or almond milk as needed.
  6. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with a basil leaf or chopped peanuts if desired.

Notes

Use firm, small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or dairy-free yogurt. For nut allergies, use sunflower seed butter and nut-free pesto. Avoid overblending pesto to keep fresh flavor and green flecks. Frozen bananas can be used for a thicker, colder smoothie. Add protein powder after blending base to avoid clumps.

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Keywords: peanut butter banana smoothie, high protein smoothie, basil pesto smoothie, healthy breakfast, post-workout smoothie, creamy smoothie, dairy-free smoothie, vegan smoothie option

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