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I’ve gotten into thinner smoothies instead of thick milkshakes lately – I find them more refreshing during the summertime. This peach smoothie reminds me of the smoothies my mom used to make our family for evening snacks as a treat once in awhile during the summer. She combined different fruits depending on what we had on hand, but peach was always the star. One of her smoothie concoctions actually made it into the Light & Tasty magazine (or was it Quick Cooking?) back in the day. I come by the recipe creation gene honestly!
This smoothie only takes a few simple ingredients. Since it contains 1/2 c. cottage cheese for creaminess, I didn’t even add any extra protein powder or collagen, but you definitely could if you want a great protein boost. Those of you who are turning up your nose at the idea of cottage cheese in a smoothie – stop it. Unless you have a really nasty brand of cottage cheese, you won’t taste it when it’s blended up with ice, almond milk, and a cover-up flavor such as peach! What you will taste is a nice smooth creaminess without a bunch of calories. Now hear me out: I recently found out that not all cottage cheese brands are created equal. We usually buy big tubs of cottage cheese from Sam’s Club because we go through it so fast and like to save money, but when I was in Ohio working for my grandparents recently I bought a store brand cottage cheese from a local store (Walnut Creek Cheese, for you locals) that was nigh unto gross. I ate it, of course, but I can definitely imagine that putting that salty stuff in a shake would be a major turn-off. I wouldn’t know, since I didn’t have a blender in Ohio. (Can I just say that it’s great to be back cooking in my own kitchen again?)
While I was in Ohio, my mom actually found a working Nutribullet at a thrift store really cheap! I’ve been loving it for quick shakes and smoothies. It has a single-serve cup (well, that’s all ours has, to be honest) which is something that my dearly-beloved Vitamix doesn’t sport. The Nutribullet really does a great job of blending ice up very fine.
You may also enjoy:
- Starting THM
- my recipe index
- my recipes grouped by fuel type, allergy info, and theme
- all my peach recipes
- Single-Serve Peach Frozen Yogurt
- Single-Serve Peach Cobbler
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- 1 large peach, chunked (I didn't peel mine)
- 1 c. crushed ice
- 1 c. unsweetened almond milk
- ½ c. low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/16 tsp. (2 doonks) THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder
- Dash vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. glucomannan
- Blend the ingredients together until smooth and enjoy! (I used our Nutribullet.) Feel free to top the smoothie with a squirt of fat-free Reddi-wip if you like.
Feel free to add some whey protein or collagen for additional protein. The cottage cheese adds about 10g protein on its own.
This was good however it made a Huge batch.. I ended up saving a small jar and freezing it…also my peaches were not very ripe so not too peachy I added Xanthum gum instead of glucomanen and also collagen protein.
I love this recipe and have been freezing fresh sliced peaches in ziplock bags to use just for this recipe. I just tried this with pears today and it was amazing! Now I’m gonna freeze pear slices just for this as well!
That’s a neat idea! I’m never tried a pear smoothie!
Just made this for a refreshing treat on a hot day. I added 1/4 tsp of almond extract. Delish!
I just made this for an afternoon meal. I didn’t have cottage cheese, so I used Greek yogurt instead (and I can definitely taste the sourness you refer to in another comment…to help hide that, I added a little more stevia). In spite of the sourness from the yogurt, it’s still delicious! Thanks for a yummy and EASY recipe!
I just made this for my dinner tonight! First time to voluntarily eat cottage cheese…and I liked it all blended up in this smoothie! I did add a half scoop each of protein powder and collagen (to make it more of a filling meal) and I also used a scant 3/4 tsp pyure in place of the stevia. So yummy and refreshing…and feels indulgent – almost like a chick-fil-a peach shake!
Wonderful! I’m so glad you liked it, Patty!
OMG!!! I was craving this ever since I saw your recipe last week and it is AMAZING!!! Such a simple recipe with such amazing taste. Light and refreshing!!! Thank you
This was sooo good! I have found that one cup of fruit is about the same as one peach, so for breakfast I used a cup of frozen cherries! Very tasy!
Great idea!
Can’t wait to try this one. I have never liked powdered protein taste in a shake, so excited for the cottage cheese 🙂
I am so excited to try this! I don’t have any cottage cheese on hand, so would Greek yogurt work in its place? Thanks!
Hi Tracie! I personally don’t like to use Greek yogurt in shakes and smoothies because it adds a sourness that I don’t care for.
This shake is so delicious! It is my favorite shake so far. I just got your cookbook and can’t wit to try the recipes!
Hi Briana,
I began THM approximately 4 months ago. I have lost 20 pounds and smoothies like this yummy one have played a big part in the process. Thank you for all your hard work and devotion in bringing us so many wonderful, TASTY recipes!!! ???
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Renee! I’m so glad you enjoy the recipes…and a big congratulations on your success!
I’m not a fan of stevia. How much gentle or super seeet would you recommend? Thanks
Hi Michelle! Here’s a chart that can help convert between sweeteners: https://media.trimhealthymama.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/05/07222306/THM.Sweetener-Conversion-Chart.pdf
Hi Brianna,
First of all, I’ll have to tell you that my daughters live on your shakes!!!! They LOVE the recipes! 🙂
Anyhow, I’m curious – was it Walnut Creek brand of cottage cheese that you got and hated? Cuz my husband drives for WC Foods and we get their cc by the case and the last stuff we got was horrible!
Usually it’s good; I don’t know what went wrong. ?
Yes, it was! I was quite surprised by the taste! I’m glad it’s not always like that.
I have been using cottage cheese for a long time because I do like the creaminess. As you say, peach is my favorite. Well, to be honest lemon comes in as a close second. I make a lemon custard old fashion ice cream. I have really gotten into the addition of multi-collagen because it really helps my insides. I use a store bought cottage cheese as well as yogurt in my smoothies. As I have said before in posts, I am not egg free nor dairy free, however I am an insulin dependent diabetic. Everyday is a challenge for me. Briana, I so appreciate your words of wisdom. **The young woman can teach an old woman, too.**
Thanks for your comment, Gail! It’s good to have you here!
Cottage cheese brands: I nominate Prairie Farms.
prairiefarms.com/cottage-cheese
In the midwest, it is well-enough known that people who have moved away bring ice chests along on visits back to stock up on it.
Oh my goodness I am so excited to make this!!!!! U-pick Peaches have just become ripe here in Oregon. I can’t wait to get some and get started! Loving this simple ingredient list, too! Thanks!!!
Hello Briana
I started THM about 1/2 year ago and love how it makes my body feel. I read your blog every time and have tried many of your recipes.
I would love to support your work and use your affiliate links, but they are all for US stores. Any chance you could link Amazon.ca and/or other Canadian sites? I usually look up what you recommend and then switch to the Canadian site, but it wo Do be nice knowing that you benefit from your work.
Blessings,
Ursi
Hi Ursi! I’m so glad you enjoy the recipes, and thank you so much for your thoughtful suggestion! I’ll keep that in mind, but I think it would involve setting up a whole new account with different email address and everything, and frankly I currently feel like I have enough sites to keep track of…haha! I have some Canadian blogging buddy friends that would really benefit from your support, though! They also provide lovely THM recipes, and I’m sure they’re set up with Canadian affiliate links!
Northern Nester: http://northernnester.com/
Chrissy Benoit: http://chrissybenoitinlove.com/
You could support Briana by buying her amazing cookbook! Just a thought. ?