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.
- Spinach is the king in this green smoothie recipe.
- 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.
Helene Cohen Bludman
I love smoothies and this one sounds delicious. Love getting so much nutrition in one serving!
Chef G
Yes that is the great thing about smoothies.
Emily, Our house now a home
I make a lot of smoothies, and my kids love to have them for breakfast. This is one I have not made yet, thanks for the recipe!
Chef G
You are welcome…hope you enjoy it.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
I drink smoothies a lot, so I can’t wait to try this one. It sounds delish!
Chef G
Hope you enjoy it!!
Bella B (xoxoBella)
Yum! Smoothies are my favourite. I make at least one a day. This one looks like a good flavour combination.
Chef G
Thanks…we really enjoy it!!
Felesha
I’m always looking for great smoothie recipes and this one uses agave! So excited to try it. Thanks for sharing!
Chef G
You are very welcome…ENJOY!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Yum!! This smoothie sounds absolutely divine right now!!
Chef G
It really is a good one for sure.
Sara @ Life's Little Sweets
What a great and innovative idea to put cottage cheese in a smoothie, like you, I love smoothies too!
Chef G
Cottage cheese works great in this.
Jill
I’ve never thought about putting cottage cheese in a smoothie – such a great idea. I need to try this one!
Chef G
Sure hope you do…and enjoy!!
Shreyashi
You are spot on when you say how delicious and nutritious this recipe is. Just reading the ingredient list speaks for itself. Although, I would be avoiding the agave nectar completely. With over 90% fructose in the composition, believe it or not it is worse than refined sugar for your liver.
Not going in to a sugar rant here though. 🙂
I am pinning this to make later on. Smoothies happen to be one of my favourite breakfasts too. 🙂
Chef G
Well you can sub in honey for the agave, or even dates if you prefer. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
Jessica
This smoothie sounds so yummy, and that is a lot coming from someone who doesn’t even like cottage cheese! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Chef G
Well if you try this you might just like it!!
Dini @ The Flavor Bender
Ive never tried Cottage cheese in my smoothies… that’s really interesting! 🙂 Definitely need to give it a go for my morning smoothies 🙂
Chef G
Hope you enjoy it!!
Autumn @Mamachallenge
I would have never thought about adding cottage cheese to a smoothie! It looks great.
Chef G
It’s so nutritious and delicious.
Bella B
Now this looks so yummy, I love smoothies I will have to try this!
Chef G
Smoothies are so great. Enjoy!!
Julia (@Imagelicious)
This is such a unique idea using cottage cheese in a smoothie! I love pairing of dairy (cottage cheese, ricotta, farmers cheese) with apple, so I am sure this smoothie is delicious!
Chef G
Thanks Julia!!
Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction
This smoothie looks so delicious! Never tried cottage cheese in smoothies, so I’ve got to try this!
Chef G
Hope you do….it works really well.