Peanut Butter Banana Cheesecake Protein Shake

Name: Peanut Butter Banana Cheesecake Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ½ cup 2% cottage cheese; ½ cup frozen banana slices; 1 cup unsweetened (plain almond milk); 1 tablespoon peanut butter

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By Lee Funke

Published 6/22/2025

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My go-to peanut butter banana protein shake is a nutritious, dessert-flavored shake that’s ready in 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients. I love making this as quick breakfast on the go or for a post-workout protein boost.

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recipe highlights ⤵️

A super simple protein shake that uses only 4 ingredients.
Make it in 5 minutes flat aka perfect for busy moms like me.
Protein-packed! I’m talking 17g of protein / serving.
Toddler-friendly ingredients because we all know if mom is drinking a smoothie, they’re going to want a slurp or two 😅❤️.

Ingredients to Gather

Cottage cheese: my protein-packed bestie! I prefer using a higher fat cottage cheese (2% or 4%) as it’s creamier and gives you more protein for your buck.
Peanut butter: any PB will do since you’re blending everything up! I prefer an all-natural drippy peanut butter since it doesn’t pack any fillers, but you do you.
Frozen banana slices: make sure your banana slices are frozen! It’s crucial to getting a thick consistency for this shake. Fresh banana will results in a runnier shake — no one wants that.
Almond milk: technically any milk will work! I always have plain, unsweetened almond milk in my fridge, so that’s what I’m using in this recipe.

Find the list of full ingredients with exact amounts in the recipe card below.

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Make it Extra Chilled

Looking to make an extra cold smoothie? Aren’t we all on hot summer days 😂😂. Simply add 1/2 cup of ice to the blender in addition to the rest of the ingredients before blending until smooth.

Pro tip: I also like to add a lil extra ice if I’m taking this smoothie on the go. It helps keep the shake nice and thick in transport in a hot car, at the park with the kiddos, etc.

My Favorite Ways to Enjoy This Protein Shake

This protein shake has become my go-to in my mom era 😅. I love that it only requires 4 ingredients (all of which I can share with my toddlers since they will undoubtedly want a sip or two every time I make this), and packs 17g of protein.

Because of these macros, this protein shake is perfect to whip up on busy mornings when we’re on the go, or a as a protein boost after a workout. I hope you love this as much as I do!

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FAQs

Can I make this with protein powder?

I haven’t tested this exact recipe with protein powder since the cottage cheese already packs so much protein. I recommend checking out the other protein smoothies on Fit Foodie Finds that have already been tested with protein powder.

How can I make a vegan peanut butter banana protein shake?

You can substitute using a vegan cottage cheese to make this shake vegan. You’ll also want to double check your almond milk and peanut butter to ensure it’s not sweetened with honey. Let me know if you try this!