Cottage Cheese Smoothie

This cottage cheese smoothie recipe features naturally sweet strawberries and bananas as well as a whopping 70 grams of protein. Cottage cheese is your new secret ingredient to supercharging your morning smoothie or boosting those post-workout gains.

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Cottage cheese smoothie in a glass.

Smoothies are a quick and easy way to have a nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack. Other super popular recipes include this superfood spirulina smoothie and this banana almond butter smoothie. Check out all of our smoothie recipes for more inspiration.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • It is PACKED with protein. If upping your protein is important, then this recipe is meant for you.
  • Creamy and naturally sweet, this smoothie tastes like a treat. Dessert for breakfast, anyone?
  • This recipe is also naturally gluten-free. Bonus!
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Ingredients

Find the complete ingredient list, with measurements, in the recipe card below.

  • Cottage Cheese – It is surprisingly neutral in flavor and adds such a rich creaminess to the smoothie. Plus the added perk of all that protein in full-fat cottage cheese.
  • Strawberries—You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. The fresh berries add a lovely pink color, and the frozen ones make for a frostier recipe. Both have their rewards.
  • Banana – Again, use fresh or frozen. After putting it to the test, we found that frozen fruit is the superior choice for thick and creamy smoothies.
  • Milk – We use whole milk for all of its goodness, but any plant-based milk, such as almond milk, works also.
  • Protein Poweder – Because we like to read labels and limit toxic ingredients we recommend Ora brand So Lean So Clean protein powder in vanilla. It has great taste and a clean ingredient list.
  • Ice Cubes – A couple of cubes helps blend the mixture together and keeps it cool when the blender’s motor heats it up.
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Equipment

  • Blender – Any blender will work. We use a Nutribullet because we love how easy and quick it is to clean. But if you have a high-powered blender, such as a Blendtec or Vitamix, those will also make an amazing smoothie.
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Instructions

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the FULL recipe details.

Step 1

First, add the milk and protein powder to the blender.

Expert Tip!

Adding the liquid and protein powder first helps the powder to blend in more easily and not clump up along the sides.

Protein powder in a blender.

Step 2

Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender.

We layer the frozen banana, ice cubes, strawberries, and cottage cheese.

Ingredients in a blender.

Step 3

Blend until smooth.

This takes about a minute. Easy peasy!

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Step 4

Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Perfect for a speedy breakfast or protein-packed and calorie-dense snack.

Cottage cheese smoothie in a glass.

Substitutions

Recipe Variations

  • Add a handful of leafy greens such as spinach or kale for some added fiber.
  • Amp up the creamy texture and calcium of this protein shake by dropping in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
  • Make a chocolate version by using chocolate protein powder or adding a tablespoon of cocoa powder.

Serving Suggestions

  • Pour into a glass and enjoy as is.
  • You can make a delicious smoothie bowl by pouring the smoothie into a bowl and topping it with peanut butter granola, more fruit, and a drizzle of honey.
Cottage cheese smoothie in a glass.

FAQS

What does cottage cheese taste like in a smoothie?

Cottage cheese has a mild tangy taste, but in a smoothie, it takes on the flavors of the other ingredients and adds a super creamy taste and texture.

How do you prevent a cottage cheese smoothie from being lumpy?

Be sure to use enough liquid and blend the mixture until it is smooth.

Storage Tips

To Store: Smoothies are best enjoyed right away, but you can pour them into a shaker bottle and store them in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Shake it really well before drinking.

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Cottage Cheese Smoothie

Sharon Rhodes
This cottage cheese smoothie recipe features naturally sweet strawberries and bananas as well as a whopping 70 grams of protein. Cottage cheese is your new secret ingredient to supercharging your morning smoothie or boosting those post-workout gains.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 603 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Add the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

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Notes

To Store: Smoothies are best enjoyed right away, but you can pour them into a shaker bottle and store them in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Shake it really well before drinking.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 70gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1031mgPotassium: 1167mgFiber: 9gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 635IUVitamin C: 95mgCalcium: 524mgIron: 10mg
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