Spiced Eggnog High Protein Smoothie

I'm hungry for breakfast.  J is off to school, the house is quiet and I don't want to cook.  Hmmm... time to make a smoothie.  I recently saw a recipe for a vegan eggnog that sounded interesting, so I was inspired to tinker with it to up the protein and to make it breakfast worthy.  Getting a hit of rum flavor for breakfast?  Sure, sign me up!  (OK, it's only rum extract, but it works for me)

Even my husband, who can be a harsh critic at times, says it's quite nice.  (Roy, you told me to share our little kitchen banter, so here it is, for all to read!)  He also thinks real rum would be better.  Cocktails, anyone? heehee

Real time blending in my kitchen ~ Enjoy!

Spiced Eggnog High Protein Smoothie
serves 1~2

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or nut)
• 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup sliced frozen banana
• 1/2 scoop protein powder
• 1 tsp rum extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg, packed
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 4 packets of Equal or sweetener of choice (or to taste)
• 6 ice cubes
• whipped cream and more nutmeg for garnish ~ if desired

Directions

Throw all ingredients into blender and whirl away until smooth and frosty (like the snowman ~ heehee, sorry :)

Pour into your favorite glass and grate a bit more nutmeg on top for an aromatic garnish.  Maybe even add a little festive flourish of whipped cream ~  Enjoy the moment!