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Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie

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Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie

Nearly 20 grams of protein with no powder: cottage cheese blends into a strawberry-cheesecake-like smoothie.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
280

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Cottage cheese is having a moment, and for good reason: it blends perfectly smooth and adds a mild, cheesecake-like tang along with plenty of protein.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Blender

Method

  1. Add the milk, cottage cheese, vanilla and honey.

  2. Add the strawberries and banana.

  3. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.

Tips

  • Blend long enough: any remaining curds will disappear.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
280
Protein
18g
Carbs
42g
Sugar
31g
Fiber
5g
Fat
6g

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

  • Cheesecake: Add a crumbled graham cracker on top.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 280 calories, 18 g protein, 5 g fiber and 31 g sugar, including any optional sweetener. Pair it with eggs, toast or a handful of nuts if it’s your whole breakfast. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; swapping milks or yogurts changes them: try our smoothie calorie calculator to check your version.

Make it ahead

Pack the solid ingredients (fruit, greens, seeds, oats) into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. In the morning, tip the bag into the blender, add the liquid and yogurt, and blend. A blended smoothie keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking. More on smoothie freezer packs.

Frequently asked questions

Can you taste cottage cheese in a smoothie?

It tastes mildly tangy, like cheesecake: no lumps once blended.

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Gear for this recipe

NutriBullet Pro 900

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Blend, twist on a lid and go. The 900-watt motor handles frozen fruit and spinach well, and personal cups mean almost no cleanup. The go-to personal blender.

Type
Personal
Power
900 W
Capacity
32 oz cup
Warranty
1 year
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Ninja Professional BL610

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 · Best for frozen-fruit smoothies on a budget

A huge pitcher and stacked blades that crush ice and frozen fruit easily for under $100. It’s less smooth with leafy greens and seeds than a Vitamix, but unbeatable value for fruit smoothies.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,000 W
Capacity
72 oz
Warranty
1 year
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