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.
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish
So many protein powders have a funny after taste. The cottage is such a smart ingredient!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know, I don’t like them either. This is a much better way. Hope you give it a try.
Donna
I love the combination of the apple and dried cranberries, such yummy flavours!! I can’t stand the texture of cottage cheese but it would be just perfect blended in a smoothie like this!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
In the smoothie, the cottage cheese is so creamy. Give it a try and see.
Lois Christensen
I have used cottage cheese in smoothies before and it made them so creamy and delicious! Full of protein too!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? It works like a charm.
Tracy
Cottage cheese is a genius addition!! My husband loved this smoothie and I loved how simple it was to make!! 5 stars for sure, thank you!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I am so glad he liked it. Cottage cheese really works in this smoothie recipe.
Daniela
This smoothie sounds so refreshing and healthy! I’ve never thought to put cottage cheese is a smoothie, but it’s definitely a great way to add protein to a drink. I might be tempted to add a tiny pinch of cinnamon just because I feel that cinnamon and apples go so well together.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES, by all means, play around with the ingredients. ENJOY!
Tina
I am the same way, I prefer to get my protein from food, not powder. I have never seen cottage cheese in a smoothie before, that’s brilliant. I bet it makes it extra creamy. Definitely going to have to try this.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It works like a charm. Cottage cheese is nutritious for sure. I don’t like protein powder either.
Anne Lawton
I would not have thought to put cottage cheese in a smoothie, but I love the idea! I can’t wait to give it a try.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It really works great. Nice creamy texture with the added protein without the use of protein powder.
Pam Greer
I love that you can make a protein shake without protein powder, some of the powder has so many calories! I’m definitely going to get some cottage cheese and try your other recipes too!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I really don’t like protein powders. This is such a great and tasty alternative. Works like a charm.
Jolina
We absolutely love smoothies. And not just in the summer! We have this post-work out smoothie that gets boring sometimes…I think it’s time to mix things up! We haven’t used cottage cheese in smoothies so I’m really excited to try.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Cottage cheese is perfect in smoothies. Makes them creamy and high in protein too.
Marisa F. Stewart
I made this recipe the other day and it was as delicious as you said it would be. I do love the fact that there are only natural ingredients. I didn’t know if I would like the hemp but I did. This is going to be a regular refreshing smoothy at our house.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hemp is awesome in smoothies. Paired with the cottage cheese, this is a great high protein smoothie made with REAL FOOD!! Glad you enjoyed it.
Veena Azmanov
Healthy and a perfect blend of ingredients to making this amazing smoothie. Love the look and presentation too.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you give this smoothie recipe a try. Nutritious and delicious!
Denise
I am so picky about protein powders, I love this idea of using cottage cheese! I can’t wait to try it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I really do not like the taste of protein powders. I love you can get the high protein without the use of them.
Ramona
I thought I was a little strange mixing apple with cottage cheese lol. I am so glad to see someone else likes this combo. What a great idea to make it in a smoothie! Brilliant! I must have this asap.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I love using cottage cheese in recipes. It really packs a great nutrition punch.
Renee Goerger
I’m glad this smoothie doesn’t use protein powder. I love the smooth and creamy consistency, not to mention the delicious flavor!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Me too…no protein powder needed. This works like a charm.
Marlynn
I love my Vitamix too and use it almost every day for smoothies! This one looks like a fun new combo – I’ve never used cottage cheese in a smoothie. Will have to give it a try!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hubby insisted on a Vitamix…and I am SOOOO glad he did. Just finished making the grandkids an afternoon smoothie.
Beth Pierce
What a cool and refreshing smoothie for a hot summer day! Looking forward to enjoying this all season long!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch and snacks. Keeps you fueled all day.