Breakfast Gluten-Free Juices + Smoothies Low-Fat Low-Carb Low-Sugar Lunch Vegan + Vegetarian Pomegranate Berry Cottage Cheese Smoothie Adapted from: Million Hearts Prep: 5 mins Cook: N/AServings: 2Cottage cheese? Yup! Protein is important because it helps smoothies “stick with you” longer. Since protein takes longer to digest, it keeps you from getting hungry too soon. Cottage cheese contains 15 grams of protein in half a cup, and it adds a creamy texture that you can’t get from plain yogurt, milk, soy, or nut-based milk.Ingredients 2 cups frozen organic mixed berries 1 cup pomegranate juice 1 medium banana ½ cup organic nonfat cottage cheese ½ cup water*Choose organic whenever possible Nutritional InfoNutrition InfoPerServingDaily%Calories23012%Fat (g)12%Saturated Fat (g)01%Carbohydrates (g)5418%Protein (g)611%Sugars (g)380%Fiber (g)521%PreparationView As Slideshow Combine mixed berries, pomegranate juice, banana, cottage cheese, and water in blender; mix until smooth. Serve immediately.TipRaspberries are a great swap for the pomegranate!print TAGS: Banana, Berries, Cottage Cheese, Pomegranate, Protein, Quick + EasyShare this:Related Recipes Eggs over Kale + Sweet Potato Grits Raspberry Avocado Smoothie Sweet Potato Hash with Egg AwakeShake Pumpkin Banana Shake Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with Lentils Soothing Arthritis Elixir Veggie Tortilla Española