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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie

This strawberry cottage cheese smoothie is creamy, protein-packed, and perfect for breakfast or post-workout—ready in minutes and no banana needed
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high-protein
Servings: 1
Calories: 246kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Strawberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup Milk of choice (see notes)
  • 1-2 teaspoons Sweetener of your choice optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract optional
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Instructions

  • Prepare your ingredients: If using fresh strawberries, remove the stems and rinse them. For frozen strawberries, no need to thaw—just toss them in.
  • Blend: Add strawberries, cottage cheese, milk, vanilla extract (if using), and sweetener (if using) to a blender.
  • Process until smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30–60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if needed.
  • Taste and adjust: Taste your smoothie. Add a little more sweetener or a splash of milk to thin it out if desired.
  • Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy right away while it’s cold and fresh.

Notes

Milk options: Use any milk you like—dairy, almond, oat, soy, or coconut. For a lighter version, water also works well.
Cottage cheese: Any type (full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free) works. You can also use Greek yogurt, ricotta, or silken tofu as a substitute.
Sweetener: I prefer my smoothie sugar-free, but you can sweeten it with 1–2 tsp of honey, maple syrup, agave, stevia, or date syrup.
Mix-ins: Customize your cottage cheese smoothie with vanilla extract, chia seeds, mint leaves, nut butter, flaxseeds, or a scoop of protein powder.
Storage: Best fresh, but can be stored in the fridge (airtight container) for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Serving size: This recipe makes one large glass of smoothie or 2 medium glases. 
Consistency: This smoothie is pretty thin and drinkable, if you prefer a thick smoothie, use frozen strawberries, use less liquids or add a frozen banana.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 1mg