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    Home » Recipes » Blender Creations

    Blended Cottage Cheese Smoothie

    Published: May 26, 2025 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 285 Comments

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    Blended Cottage Cheese Smoothie is protein-packed using only food. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or post workout.

    Skip the artificial protein powders. This protein shake has everything you need, including lots of fibre from apples too.

    Whole food cottage cheese smoothie.

    Creamy blended cottage cheese smoothie is a high protein drink made with wholesome ingredients. No added artificial protein powder.

    Homemade smoothies are such a great way to pack nutrition into a glass. If you are like me, I prefer to get my protein from food. Using cottage cheese in recipes is super healthy and nutritious. We love it in this easy salmon plate dinner idea. Did you know you can have a banana split for breakfast?

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    One thing about smoothies, you can create them however you like. It’s a great way to use up fruits and veggies. The best part, you can usually get the kids to drink these no problem. They never have to know all the things you sneak in there. 

    Cottage Cheese and Apple Smoothie in a mug with a straw.

    Easy Blended Cottage Cheese Smoothie

    We enjoy them all year long. When my husband was working, this was his “go-to” lunch. Easy to transport, and easy to drink during the day. You can even make them the night before so they are ready for breakfast. Fast to pop into the lunch bag. High-protein smoothies will keep you going all day long.

    Grab your ingredients:

    • water
    • cottage cheese
    • honey/agave/maple syrup
    • apple
    • raw shredded coconut
    • hemp hearts
    • dried cranberries
    • ice

    Add everything to your blender, blitz until smooth then enjoy. It’s all about healthy ingredients in smoothies. They can really pack a punch nutritionally.

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    Ingredients to make the a smoothie.

    I will say to make a great smoothie, you really do need a good blender. Personally, I don’t like “chunky” smoothies. Neither does my husband. When we started making smoothies on a regular basis, he started shopping for a new blender.

    I love kitchen tools, so I let him do all the comparison research. Honestly, I did not have a thing to do with it. I was thrilled that he bought me a Vitamix. No chunks in our smoothies anymore. Awesome if you are a slushy lover too.

    Cottage Cheese Is Nutritious

    It seems to be one of those foods that you like it or not. If you have never tried it before, experiment and see what you think. 

    Cottage cheese has a soft creamy texture, with small fresh cheese curds and tastes a little salty. Also known as curds and whey.

    Texture can make or break your love of certain foods. You can choose between large and small curd. There is no difference nutritionally.

    I even have a friend that makes homemade cottage cheese. I will have to give this a try.

    Smoothie getting poured into a glass.

    There are many brands to choose from, and all will have slightly different nutritional profiles, but here is a general breakdown on the nutrition in cottage cheese:

    • Skim/nonfat contains 80 calories and 0 fat per serving.
    • 1% contains 90 calories and 1.5 grams (1 gram saturated) of fat per serving.
    • 2% contains 90 calories and 2.5 grams (1.5 saturated) of fat per serving.
    • Regular or 4% contains 110 calories and 5 grams (3 saturated) of fat per serving.

    You also get the benefits of:

    • good source of protein
    • moderate levels of carbs
    • good source of vitamins and minerals
    • useful in weight loss (highly satiating, low in calories)
    • contains probiotics
    • the perfect night time snack for bodybuilders because of the casein (slow-digesting) protein
    Cottage Cheese Protein shake in a glass.

    Ways To Enjoy Cottage Cheese

    • Substitute it for milk in pancake batter and make cottage cheese pancakes.
    • Add it to salads.
    • Mix it into dips.
    • Slather it on toast, bagels or add it to wraps.
    • Use it as a substitute for sour cream on your baked potato.
    • Use it in place of yogurt.
    • Of course in smoothies (but you already knew that).
    • Can be substituted for ricotta cheese lasagna. You can also get dry cottage cheese which has the same texture as ricotta.
    • Use it in place of cream cheese to make cheesecake.
    Clean eating smoothie with cottage cheese.Pin
    Whole food cottage cheese smoothie.

    High Protein Cottage Cheese Smoothie

    Protein-packed, healthy nutritious this Cottage Cheese Smoothie is perfect for any time of the day.
    5 from 74 votes
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    Course: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Snack
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 556kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup water
    • ½ cup cottage cheese
    • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
    • 1 apple peel on
    • 1 tablespoons raw shredded coconut
    • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
    • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
    • 1 cup ice
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    Instructions

    • Wash apple, cut and core.
    • Place all ingredients into blender (in order of ingredients listed).
    • Blend until smooth.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 4.6mg

    Notes

    Feel free to switch out the agave nectar for honey. If you prefer, don’t sweeten at all. You can also use a less fat version of cottage cheese if you are looking to cut some calories.
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    Gloria Duggan is the author for Homemade & Yummy, where she creates fun and easy recipes. She is also a brand ambassador/influencer for well-known companies. Gloria has judged food competitions and has posted about local food events. Gloria's work has been featured in magazines, and she has been interviewed on several podcasts. Read More…

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    Comments

    1. CK

      February 24, 2023 at 2:33 pm

      Can this be served hot or cold?

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 24, 2023 at 2:35 pm

        Smoothies are generally served cold. I have never had a hot smoothie.

    2. Chandice Probst

      March 21, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      What an amazing smoothie recipe for getting more protein! I never would have thought, thank you so much!! And you can’t even taste the cottage cheese…

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 22, 2021 at 8:55 am

        I am so glad you like the smoothie…this happens to be one of our favourites.

    3. Jordan

      July 15, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      Such a good idea for getting extra protein into breakfast! Definitely passing this recipe along to my momma! She is a huge cottage cheese fan.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 15, 2019 at 5:58 pm

        It is so good…and if you are like me and do not like protein powders…this is perfect.

    4. Jagruti Dhanecha

      July 15, 2019 at 3:53 am

      Now that warmer weather is here, I do make a smoothie for breakfast. But have never used cottage cheese, a must try for me. Looks so creamy and tasty!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 15, 2019 at 12:25 pm

        It does produce a nice creamy texture. The added hit of protein is great too.

    5. Daniela

      July 15, 2019 at 3:37 am

      Whoa not sure I’ve had cottage cheese in a smoothie before! Sounds unique and interesting… will have to give it a try :).

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 15, 2019 at 12:25 pm

        Hope you give this smoothie recipe a try. One of our favourites.

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