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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- 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.
Emmeline Kemperyd
I never tried adding cottage cheese to a smoothe – but that’s such an awesome way to add protein in a “natural” way! Never had apple in a smoothie either so I guess I wil just have to try this version!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This will keep you fueled and filled all day. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Natalie
Wow I absolutely love this smoothie. Looks so creamy and delicious. I must give it a try. I have smoothies for breakfast so I’m always in search for new recipes.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Such a great breakfast, especially in the hot weather.
Dannii
What a great way to add some extra protein to a smoothie.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It sure is. Hope you give this smoothie recipe a try and see. No protein powder is needed.
Karyl Henry
Okay…never in a million years would I think to use cottage cheese in a smoothie! I love cottage cheese, but don’t buy it very often because I eat some, and then the rest goes bad. Every time. I am gonna have to give this one a try
Homemade & Yummy
It is the perfect way to add some protein to this delicious smoothie. I need to make this for lunch today.
Natalie
I absolutely love this smoothie. WOnderful flavor combo. I love the addition of hemp seeds. All natural and delicious. Can’t wait to try it this week.
Homemade & Yummy
We love this for lunch too. Perfect for hot summer meals.
Brittany
I love making protein smoothies without protein powder! Don’t know why I never thought about adding cottage cheese. Very cool idea and will be trying this soon!
Homemade & Yummy
Cottage cheese really works great as a protein source….and make the smoothie so creamy too.
Liz Della Croce
This looks like a perfect breakfast or afternoon snack!
Homemade & Yummy
We often have it for lunch too.
Julie
We are on a huge smoothie kick in our house right now – the perfect hot weather breakfast. But it’s always kind of terrifying seeing how quickly the calories add up – even more reason to make sure to properly weigh and measure everything!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes they sure can add up quickly. Hope you give this a try.
Stacey
This sounds like a great way to start off the day or as a pick me up in the afternoon. Yum!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it sure is perfect for both.
Michelle Blackwood
This is a very unique combo, such a great idea. I never thought of adding cottage cheese to my smoothies.
Homemade & Yummy
The protein content is amazing…and not powder needed to achieve it either.
Cindy
looks amazing and healthy,, going to try it. So down with the fresh protein ingredients instead of using protein powder… thanks for this recipe and keep up the good work
Homemade & Yummy
It is amazing how much nutrition you can get in a glass.
Kitty
My favorite smoothie is a pineapple orange blend, but doesn’t have nearly as much protein in it. I’m going to give this one a try!
Homemade & Yummy
I really don’t think you can get more nutrition in a glass…smoothies are great.
Rachel
I’ve never added cottage cheese to a smoothie before. It’s such a good idea for added protein and I bet it tastes great with apples. I’m going to have to give this one a try!
Homemade & Yummy
It really works well in smoothies….and perfect to add protein.
Eileen Kelly
I just love the combo of the cottage cheese and apple. This is a perfect smoothie to start the day or have after my morning walk. Love the fresh and natural flavors.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes we have it for lunch often. Now that the hot weather is getting here….it is a great cool way to enjoy a meal too.
lauren
Smoothies are my go to breakfast. I’ve never thought to put cottage cheese in them but that’s a great idea for additional protein that will definitely fill you up more than just veggies and fruit!
Homemade & Yummy
YUP….cottage cheese is such a great protein…not to mention delicious.