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Cottage Cheese Smoothie (No Protein Powder)

March 19, 2021 *Updated* March 19, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 283 Comments

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Do you love smoothies? This Cottage Cheese Smoothie is protein-packed using only food. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or pre/post-workout.

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

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

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. This power smoothie combines cottage cheese and hemp hearts to create a protein-rich, totally delicious drink. Great for any time of day. 

Cottage cheese is super healthy and nutritious. Great for all kinds of recipes throughout the day. 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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RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this cottage cheese recipe can be found at the bottom of this post.

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. 

Have you tried blended cottage cheese in smoothies? The perfect ingredient for natural protein shakes. I really try to avoid over-processed food. No need for all the additives and chemicals. Get it from food!

Protein-Packed Apple Cottage Cheese Smoothie Is Super Easy

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! That is it!!

It’s all about healthy ingredients in smoothies. They can really pack a punch nutritionally too.

  • 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.
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.

How To Incorporate Cottage Cheese Into Your Diet

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

Different Types

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.

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

Ways To Eat It

  • Substitute it for milk in pancake batter.
  • 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.
Cottage Cheese Protein shake in a glass.

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Apple Cottage Smoothie in a glass with a straw, ready to drink.

Cottage Cheese Smoothie (No Protein Powder)

Protein-packed, healthy nutritious this Cottage Cheese Smoothie is perfect for any time of the day.
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Course: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: cottage cheese, no protein powder
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 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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Comments

  1. Jenna

    July 15, 2019 at 1:02 am

    I’m with you! I don’t like using protein powder either in my smoothies. Cottage cheese is such a great idea to bulk up the protein in one!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 15, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      This is so much better than protein powder. Hope you give it a try.

  2. Kylie | Midwest Foodie

    July 14, 2019 at 10:31 pm

    What an interesting combo! I am going to have to try cottage cheese in my next smoothie!! Love it with the apple too – yummy!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 14, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      This will keep you full all morning. Hope you give it a try soon.

  3. Kylee

    July 14, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    What a GREAT way to add protein to a smoothie without the gritty blah taste of protein powder. We loved this one this morning!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 14, 2019 at 10:38 pm

      YES…I really do not like protein powder. This works great.

  4. Alisha Rodrigues

    July 14, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    That smoothie is surely filling and full of simple flavors.. Looks creamy and delicious..

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 14, 2019 at 10:38 pm

      That it is, hope you give it at try.

  5. Ana F

    July 13, 2019 at 11:54 am

    I LOVE protein shakes and never thought of using cottage cheese on the,. I’m definitely making this. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 14, 2019 at 10:38 pm

      ENJOY this is one of our favourites for sure.

  6. Kushi

    July 13, 2019 at 11:46 am

    This is so creative and looks so creamy too. I have never tried a smoothie with cottage cheese. Can’t wait to give this recipe a try soon.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 14, 2019 at 10:39 pm

      Cottage cheese makes it so creamy and delicious. ENJOY!

  7. Amanda

    July 13, 2019 at 9:05 am

    I love starting my day with a protein shake, but I’ve never had one with cottage cheese. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 14, 2019 at 10:39 pm

      You are welcome. This is a favourite in our house.

  8. Carmy

    July 12, 2019 at 7:15 pm

    Great reminder for me! I’ve got some extra cottage cheese that needs to be used up in my fridge and it’s going in my next smoothie.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 14, 2019 at 10:40 pm

      Hope you love this as much as we do.

  9. Amy

    July 12, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    I also prefer to get my protein from food, and not powder, when I can. This looks like a delicious, nutrition-packed treat I’d love to cool off with after a hard run or workout!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 14, 2019 at 10:40 pm

      Yes it is the perfect smoothie for ALL the above. ENJOY!

  10. Toni | Boulder Locavore

    July 11, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    That looks really amazing! I need to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 12, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      Hope you do. It is one of our favorites for sure.

  11. Ashley F

    July 11, 2019 at 2:31 am

    I’m always up for a good smoothie but I am loving the added protein without the powder!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 12, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      Yes, I am not a huge protein powder fan. This is a great alternative for sure. Hope you give it a try.

  12. Debra

    July 10, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    What a great idea. I’ve never tried cottage cheese in a smoothie….but the added nutrition is terrific. I prefer real food to powders as well.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 12, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Real food is the way to go. This is the perfect alternative to protein powders. Tastes better too.

  13. Trish Bozeman

    July 09, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    This is genius! I use cottage cheese as a cream replacement in eggs, but I definitely need to try it in a smoothie. We usually use yogurt, so this would be a great way to switch it up. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 09, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      Cottage cheese is so nutritious. Works perfectly and has a great amount of protein too.

  14. Jenni LeBaron

    July 09, 2019 at 12:32 am

    I love starting my morning with a smoothie and this one sounds so tasty! I’ve never used cottage cheese in a smoothie before but I think it’s a brilliant way to add some great texture and protein. Would love to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 09, 2019 at 7:57 am

      This smoothie will keep you full till lunch…and I love the fact it has NO protein powder.

  15. Jamie H

    July 09, 2019 at 12:02 am

    This looks like such a filling smoothie! Perfect for a breakfast substitute! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      July 09, 2019 at 7:57 am

      This is the perfect breakfast smoothie. Hope you give it a try soon.

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