Creamy Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This strawberry cottage cheese smoothie recipe features naturally sweet bananas and a whopping 70 grams of protein. High fiber and high protein, this cottage cheese in a smoothie is your new secret ingredient for supercharging your morning breakfast or boosting those post-workout gains.
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This cottage cheese protein shake is 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 intake is important, this smoothie with cottage cheese is for you.
- Creamy and naturally sweet, this smoothie tastes like a strawberry cheesecake. Dessert for breakfast, anyone?
- This cottage cheese fruit smoothie is also naturally gluten-free. Bonus!
Ingredient notes
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. Try Organic Valley small curd.
- 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 soy milk or unsweetened almond milk, also works. Use your milk of choice.
- Vanilla Protein Powder – Because we like to read labels and limit sketchy 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 handful of ice cubes helps blend the mixture together and keep it cool when the blender’s motor heats it up.
Expert Tip!
Our personal preference for the best cottage cheese for smoothies is to choose a small curd, as it blends more smoothly, and at least 2% milkfat for a creamier, milkshake-like texture.
Equipment
Nothing fancy is needed for this easy recipe.
- 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 speed blender, such as a Blendtec or Vitamix, those will also make an amazing smoothie.
- Effortlessly blend fruits, vegetables, liquids, and so much more into nutritious smoothies and drinks.
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 blend in more easily and prevents it from clumping along the sides.
Step 2
Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender.
We layer the frozen banana, ice cubes, strawberries, and cottage cheese.
Step 3
Blend until it is a smooth consistency.
This takes about a minute. Easy peasy!
Step 4
Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Perfect for a speedy breakfast or protein-packed and calorie-dense snack.
Substitutions and recipe variations
Use unflavored protein powder and add a drop of vanilla extract for that sweet flavor. A drop of maple syrup or a touch of honey also adds a bit of natural sweetness.
Swap different fruits such as frozen blueberries, peaches, blackberries, raspberries, or mango for the strawberries.
Add a handful of leafy greens, such as spinach or kale, for some extra fiber.
Amp up the creaminess, probiotics, and calcium in this protein shake by adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
Make a chocolate version by using chocolate protein powder or adding a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
Hemp hearts and chia seeds sprinkled in are healthy options for added fiber and protein.
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 for a touch of sweetness.
FAQS
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.
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 keep in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Shake it really well before drinking.
Super quick breakfasts are the name of the game on those busy days. Smoothies are a great option, but sometimes you want to switch things up. Try this recipe for air fryer egg toast! Also ideal for lazy weekends.
Maybe you want to make a sweet treat using cottage cheese? Give these cottage cheese cookies a go. They use olive oil instead of butter and have a cake-like texture. Or if something frosty is more your style, this high-protein strawberry ninja creami ice cream is another cottage cheese winner.
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*Originally posted July 5, 2024, updated on March 16, 2026.*
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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 banana *frozen if possible
- 1 cup milk
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 3-4 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.