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Looking for a smoothie that’s creamy, easy to make, and seriously satisfying? This high-protein strawberry cottage cheese smoothie has about 35 grams of protein and is naturally sweet from frozen strawberries and protein powder.
I used to make these for Ella after school, and it quickly became a favorite for both of us! We still love it as a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. It’s filling, refreshing, and honestly tastes like dessert in a glass.
For other delicious, high-protein recipes made with both cottage cheese and frozen strawberries, try our frozen cottage cheese bark and cottage cheese ice cream next!
Table of Contents
- Why You Will Love This Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions & Variations
- How To Make A Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- Serving Suggestions
- Expert Tips
- Storage Instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Cottage Cheese Recipes To Try!
- HIGH-PROTEIN STRAWBERRY COTTAGE CHEESE SMOOTHIE Recipe
Why You Will Love This Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- High-Protein: This strawberry smoothie is packed with protein from the cottage cheese and protein powder!
- Easy: Simply blend all the ingredients and enjoy!
- Delicious: This cottage cheese smoothie has a delicious strawberry flavor!
Ingredients Needed
- Almond Milk: We used unsweetened vanilla almond milk as the base, but any milk of your choice will work.
- Cottage Cheese: The cottage cheese is blended into the smoothie for a creamy, smooth texture. It adds protein and creaminess to the smoothie!
- Frozen Strawberries: For a delicious strawberry flavor. Use frozen strawberries so the smoothie is cold and ready to drink after blending.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: Add one scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder for added protein and sweetness. For other protein-packed smoothies, try our green protein smoothie and Orange Julius smoothie!
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Cottage Cheese Options: Any cottage cheese will work in this recipe, whether it’s fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat. Choose your preferred cottage cheese.
- Cottage Cheese Substitution: For another high-protein alternative, you can swap the cottage cheese with 0-fat Greek yogurt.
- Milk Options: We used unsweetened vanilla almond milk in this recipe. Some other options are oat milk, cashew milk, 1% milk, 2% milk, non-fat milk, or your milk of choice.
- High-Fiber Option: For extra fiber, add one tablespoon of ground flax seeds or chia seeds to your smoothie.
- Frozen Strawberries Swap: You can swap the frozen strawberries with one cup of frozen blueberries, raspberries, mixed berries, or your favorite frozen fruit.
- Strawberry Banana: For a strawberry banana flavor, add half of a frozen banana to the blender.
How To Make A Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Step 1: Add the milk, cottage cheese, frozen strawberries, vanilla protein powder, optional sweetener, and optional ground flax or chia seeds to a blender.
Step 2: Thoroughly blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour the smoothie into a glass, and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
This strawberry cottage cheese smoothie makes a great breakfast, pre-workout boost, or post-workout snack. It’s creamy and packed with protein to keep you satisfied. If desired, you can garnish the smoothie with a fresh strawberry on the rim of the glass.
We love to enjoy this cottage cheese smoothie on its own or serve it with cottage cheese toast, protein-packed scrambled eggs with cottage cheese, a cottage cheese fruit bowl, a slice of cottage cheese quiche, cottage cheese egg bites, or a bowl of protein oatmeal.
It’s also delicious with cottage cheese overnight oats with fruit, banana cottage cheese pancakes, a yogurt parfait, banana cottage cheese muffins, banana oat muffins, or blueberry cottage cheese muffins.
Expert Tips
- Use Frozen Strawberries: It’s important to use frozen strawberries for this recipe. They help create the perfect smoothie texture and ensure it’s cold and refreshing right after blending.
- Blend Until Smooth: Thoroughly blend all the ingredients until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender and blend again to ensure there are no un-blended frozen strawberry chunks in your smoothie.
- Optional Sweetener: Taste your smoothie and, if needed, add 1-3 teaspoons of honey, maple syrup, or your preferred sweetener for extra sweetness.
Storage Instructions
This strawberry cottage cheese smoothie is best enjoyed fresh. However, if you have any leftover smoothie, you can store it in a sealed airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to one day. Then, lightly shake or stir before drinking, as natural separation may occur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Cottage Cheese Instead Of Yogurt In A Smoothie?
Yes, cottage cheese is a great substitute for yogurt in smoothies. It adds a rich creaminess and boosts the protein content. It’s what we did in this recipe, and it’s delicious!
Can I Use Fresh Strawberries Instead Of Frozen?
Yes, but the smoothie won’t be as thick or cold. If using fresh strawberries, add a handful of ice to chill and thicken the smoothie.
Can You Taste The Cottage Cheese?
Not really! Once blended, cottage cheese gives the smoothie a creamy texture and boosts the protein without a noticeable flavor.
More Cottage Cheese Recipes To Try!
- Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- High-Protein Strawberry Mousse
- Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bark
- High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels
- Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
Love cottage cheese? Don’t miss our collection of cottage cheese recipes here on Healthy Foodie Girl!
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HIGH-PROTEIN STRAWBERRY COTTAGE CHEESE SMOOTHIE
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice, optional
- 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds or chia seeds, optional
Instructions
- Add the milk, cottage cheese, frozen strawberries, vanilla protein powder, optional sweetener, and optional ground flax or chia seeds to a blender.
- Thoroughly blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cottage Cheese Options: Any cottage cheese will work in this recipe, whether it’s fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat.
- Milk Options: We used unsweetened vanilla almond milk in this recipe. Some other options are oat milk, cashew milk, 1% milk, 2% milk, non-fat milk, or your milk of choice.
- High-Fiber Option: For extra fiber, add one tablespoon of ground flax or chia seeds to your smoothie.
- Frozen Strawberries Swap: You can swap the frozen strawberries with one cup of frozen blueberries, raspberries, mixed berries, or your favorite frozen fruit.
- Sweetener: Taste your smoothie and, if needed, add 1-3 teaspoons of honey or your preferred sweetener for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
We love this cottage cheese strawberry smoothie because it’s incredibly creamy, naturally sweet, and so satisfying. With around 35 grams of protein, it keeps us full, energized, and feels like a treat every time!