This Cottage Cheese Smoothie is filled with fruit, cottage cheese and milk. It is creamy, delicious and has 16 grams of protein!
Why you'll love this smoothie with cottage cheese:
If you're looking for a high protein smoothie without protein powder, this is the smoothie for you!
It's perfect for families. Kids and adults will love this cottage cheese smoothie recipe!
It's customizable. Cottage cheese and fruit are a match made in heaven. I used strawberries and banana for this smoothie, but you can use your favorite fruits.
Blended cottage cheese is super creamy. Even if you don't like the texture of cottage cheese, you will like this smoothie.
Ingredients overview:
cottage cheese - I used plain cottage cheese. You can use flavored cottage cheese if you'd like. You can also use whatever fat percentage you prefer. Lastly, small-curd and large-curd cottage cheese both work well.
frozen strawberries - If you don't have or don't like strawberries, use frozen blueberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, mango etc.
frozen banana - I love adding banana to smoothies because it makes them naturally sweet. You don't need to add honey or agave nectar.
milk of choice - Use dairy or non-dairy milk.
How to make a protein shake or smoothie using cottage cheese:
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender.
Blend on high for 1 minute until creamy.
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe pro-tips:
If the smoothie seems too thin, add more ice to thicken it. If the smoothie seems too thick, add more milk to thin it out.
Add fresh spinach into the mix for a green boost!
Add peanut butter or almond butter for extra protein and healthy fats.
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FAQs:
Yes, but add some extra ice cubes. I recommend using frozen fruit though because it contributes to a thicker icy texture.
Yes, you can use cottage cheese and Greek yogurt interchangeably in smoothies.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy this smoothie with Almond Flour Banana Pancakes or High Protein French Toast. You can also top the smoothie with Protein Granola!
Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ frozen banana
- ⅔ cup milk of choice
- 3-5 large ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender.
- Blend on high for 1 minute until creamy.
- Serve and enjoy!
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Jennifer
easy and filling smoothie!
Awesome! 🙂