A High Protein Cottage Cheese Smoothie is basically the ultimate protein-packed treat! It’s creamy, smooth, and satisfyingly yum, with a whopping 45g of protein per serving. You get all that goodness from cottage cheese, whey protein, and optional eggs, which makes this smoothie perfect if you’re trying to hit your protein goals, especially if you’re following a low-carb or keto lifestyle.
Why would you want one? Well, besides the fact that it’s low in carbs, this smoothie with cottage cheese is incredibly versatile and perfect for easy meal planning. You can switch up the flavours (think berries, chocolate, or even coffee) and make it your own! It’s great for high protein breakfast, post-workout recovery, or even a quick meal replacement shake when you’re on the go. The best part? It keeps you full for hours, so no mid-morning snack cravings.
Trust me, once you try this cottage cheese fruit smoothie, you’ll wonder how you ever survived without it. Lately, I have become completely hooked on shakes, and this one hits all the macros I need! It’s super easy to make, and you’ll feel like you’re treating yourself to something indulgent, even though it’s totally healthy!
Why I Love This Recipe:
I absolutely love this smoothie because it’s so versatile and quick to make! Whether I need a meal that keeps me full for hours or a post-workout recovery drink, this smoothie hits the spot. The cottage cheese makes it creamy and rich, and I love that I can switch up the flavours based on my mood or what I have on hand. Add fruit (berries mostly), or flavoured whey protein isolate, or collagen, makes it so easy for me when I am always on the go!
The Ingredients
How To Make A Smoothie
Place all ingredients, except sweetener, into a blender and mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and add sweetener only if needed and mix again.
Variations
Coffee Kick Ice Cream: Swap the water for brewed, chilled coffee for a caffeinated protein smoothie or freeze and mix into a delicious healthy cottage cheese ice cream!
Berry Blast Cottage Cheese Smoothie Bowl: Add a handful of frozen berries (frozen strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries) for a fruity twist. Serve it in a bowl with fresh or frozen berries on top, drizzled in sugar free maple syrup or honey.
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Protein Shake: Add an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract to boost the vanilla flavour to the shake. Add frozen strawberries and 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 2 tablespoons of light cream cheese. A squeeze of lemon and mix until the cottage cheese is blended smooth. This would also make the tastiest smoothie bowl!
Collagen Boost: Add 2 scoops of your favourite collagen peptides to add a healthy dose of collagen goodness! Serve it sprinkle with high protein granola for a bit of yummy crunch!
Nut Butter Boost: Blend in a tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter for added richness. Add a little banana for tasty cottage cheese banana smoothie! For a low carb option use banana WPI.
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What to Serve with a Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This smoothie is filling on its own, but you can serve it alongside low-carb toast or a handful of nuts for added texture. For an extra fibre boost, add acacia fibre, chia seeds or flaxseeds to the smoothie.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cottage cheese breakfast shake can be made ahead of time or even frozen. It might have some separation, so give it a good shake before consuming.
You can substitute cottage cheese with a high-protein, dairy-free yogurt and use a plant-based protein powder to make a dairy-free version.
Yes! Cottage cheese in a smoothie adds a creamy texture and a high protein boost to smoothies without adding too many carbs or fat. It is low in calories and a great ingredient to include in high protein smoothie recipes. And, no, it doesn’t stay lumpy! I am more of a fan of blended cottage cheese recipes too.
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Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water or see below for options
- ⅓ cup (80 g) cottage cheese
- 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla whey protein isolate see variations
- 2 large eggs optional
- 1 cup ice cubes or see below for options
- 1-2 tablespoons powdered sweetener (optional) if not using flavoured WPI
- 5 raspberries or your choice of fruit or flavour
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Place all ingredients except sweetener into a blender and mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and add sweetener only if needed and mix again.
THERMOMIX METHOD
- Place all ingredients except sweetener into mixer; mix 1 min/speed 10. Taste and add sweetener only if needed and mix again.
Notes
Your Own Notes
Nutrition
3 responses to “High Protein Cottage Cheese Smoothie”
This is DELICIOUS ๐…. I used blueberries ๐ซ. Fluffy smoothie blueberry cheesecake, fast to make and super filling to boot. Will definitely try this with other flavours, a new post workout favourite.
I had this to break my fast this morning. Another winning meal Megan. I am ready to face the day now.
So tasty.
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