This smoothie with cottage cheese and berries is creamy, delicious, and full of protein!
Cottage cheese in a smoothie is a great way to make everything incredibly smooth and add a cheesecake-like flavor.
Also, it’s a terrific way for both kids and adults to get more protein.
Great for breakfast, a snack after working out, or even a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of cottage cheese, either full-fat or low-fat
- 1 cup of mixed berries, like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- 1 banana that has been frozen
- ½ cup of milk (or a dairy-free substitute)
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of ice cubes
Things You Will Need
- Mixer
- Spoons and cups for measuring
- Glass for serving
How to Do It
- Mix cottage cheese and milk together.
Put ½ cup of milk and ½ cup of cottage cheese in the blender. Mix until the mixture is absolutely smooth and creamy. - Add frozen berries and bananas
Put 1 frozen banana and 1 cup of mixed berries in the blender. - Add ice, honey, and vanilla
Add 1 tablespoon of honey, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of ice cubes.
- Mix until smooth
Mix everything together until it is perfectly smooth and creamy. If you need to, scrape down the sides and blend again. - Pour and serve
If you want, pour the smoothie into a glass and add fresh berries and a drizzle of honey on top.
Tips for Pros
- ✔ Use frozen fruit to make your smoothie exceptionally thick and cold. You might not even need ice!
- ✔ Blend in stages: Start with the milk and cottage cheese to get it very smooth, then add the frozen fruit.
- ✔ Add sugar to taste. If your berries are already quite sweet, you might not need any honey at all. Try it before you add it!
- ✔ Make it a smoothie bowl by using less milk and adding granola on top.
Changes and substitutions
You can use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese if you want.
Instead of ordinary milk, use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
For a natural sweetener, use maple syrup or a Medjool date instead of honey.
Put in chia seeds or flaxseeds to get more fiber and omega-3s.
Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to your food to boost the protein.
Tips for Getting Ready
Put everything in the freezer together. Put all the ingredients (except the milk) into frozen bags so you can just pour them in and blend them.
Blend and store: You may make the smoothie ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Before you drink it, shake it or combine again!
Leftovers and how to store them
You can keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours if you put them in a sealed jar or bottle. Before you drink, shake it well!
Put in popsicle molds and freeze for a wonderful frozen treat.
Are you ready to make it?
This Cottage Cheese Berry Smoothie is a game changer. It’s creamy, fruity, and full of protein! Try it out and tell me what you thought in the comments. Do you have any mix-ins that you love? Give us your thoughts! 🍓🥤💜