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.
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?
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.
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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- You can almost have this healthy hemp and chocolate smoothie for dessert.
- Replace yogurt with kefir for a nice change and probiotic kick.
- This triple berry smoothie will satisfy your berry craving.
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.
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
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.
High Protein Cottage Cheese Smoothie
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
Instructions
- Wash apple, cut and core.
- Place all ingredients into blender (in order of ingredients listed).
- Blend until smooth.
Amanda Love
I absolutely love smoothies but have never thought of using cottage cheese in them before. Will be trying this for sure.
Chef G
It works great!!
Claudia Krusch
It sounds so good! I’ve been looking for new smoothie recipes, thank you so much for sharing it!
Chef G
Enjoy!!
Rosey
Cranberries and coconut you say? Oh yes please, that does sound delicious.
Chef G
Delicious and nutritious!!
Bri
I really like the flavor cranberries add to my morning smoothie. I will try adding coconut next time.
Chef G
This is a great smoothie.
Tiaras & Tantrums
I never would have thought to toss in some cottage cheese whilst making smoothies? We always use yogurt. Great idea!
Chef G
Thanks!! Give it a try.
Tonya C
What a clever idea. I would have never thought to use cottage cheese in a smoothie.
Chef G
It really works well..hope you try it.
Christina
Clever! I love smoothies but never would have thought to put cottage cheese in one. Sounds delish!
Chef G
Lots of protein and calcium….delicious.
Janeane Davis
I never heard of anyone using cottage cheese to make a smoothie to drink before. You really can learn something new everyday if you try.
Chef G
That is so true….never a shortage of new things to try.
Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat
I’ve never thought of adding cottage cheese to a smoothie before! But I do love it! Such a great idea! Looks delish!
Chef G
Enjoy!!
Rebecca Bryant
OMg I’m with Lois here never heard of adding cottage cheese to a smoothie but dang it looks good. I am so trying this just for the fact it looks amazing.
Chef G
It really is good….full of protein and calcium.
Mama to 5 BLessings
I would have never thought of adding cottage cheese to a smoothie. I bet it tastes good!
Chef G
It works awesome!!
Lois Alter Mark
Wow, I never heard of adding cottage cheese to a smoothie before! I will definitely try this one!
Chef G
It works just like milk or yogurt.
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)
I love smoothies, especially after a work out! I never thought to put cottage cheese into one. Fun idea!
Chef G
Yeah something a little different….and protein packed.
Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry
I discovered a love of cottage cheese last year but have never tried it in a smoothie! What a unique idea 🙂
Chef G
Yes it works really well. Full of protein and calcium.
Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi
I have never seen a smoothie made with cottage cheese before!
Chef G
It’s great…replaces milk or yogurt.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
I am a big fan of smoothies for breakfast. This one sounds mighty tasty!
Chef G
I love smoothies for breakfast too.