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Tart Cherry Cottage Cheese Smoothie

Servings: 2

• 1 cup MULU low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 frozen banana, peeled
• 3/4 cup frozen tart cherries
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon nut butter
• water

In a blender, blend cottage cheese, banana, cherries, ground flaxseed, milk, and nut butter on high speed until completely smooth, 45-60 seconds.

If smoothie is too thick, add water, 2 tablespoons at a time, and blend to preferred texture.

Pour into two glasses and serve or pour into a sealed jar or container and refrigerate overnight; stir or shake well before drinking.