By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 2
281 cal · 45 min
Green Monster
Recipe GLPR2d0b89448fffcf
A vibrant, protein-packed smoothie that combines fresh spinach, creamy cottage cheese, ripe bananas, and nutrient-rich flaxseed meal. This nourishing blend creates a naturally thick and satisfying drink, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a post-workout snack. The mixture develops a lovely green color dotted with visible flax flecks, adding visual interest and whole-food appeal.
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Ingredients
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
2 ripe bananas, peeled and broken into chunks
Ice cubes, as desired (optional)
Directions
Add the spinach to your blender first, followed by the cottage cheese, flaxseed meal, and banana chunks, in that order.
Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency. Note that some green flecks from the spinach and visible flaxseed particles are normal and expected—this indicates whole-food ingredients throughout.
If desired, add ice cubes to the blender and continue blending until all ice is fully crushed and incorporated into the smoothie.
Pour into two glasses and serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Comments
This smoothie is cheap and entirely available at any Charlotte supermarket, with flaxseed meal as a minor pantry staple found at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Kroger without a second stop. The stated 45 minutes is wildly dishonest—blending takes 5 minutes, so the real time is 10 minutes if you're washing dishes, making this a weeknight win. At roughly $1.50 per serving (cottage cheese is the only real cost), it's a quick breakfast or light lunch that reheats poorly but is meant to be consumed fresh. The only drawback is it's a solo smoothie, not a family meal, and lacks the heft for anyone doing serious labor or athletics without add-ons like peanut butter or oats.
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