Cottage Cheese Strawberry Smoothie (Print Version)

A creamy blend of cottage cheese and strawberries delivering protein and natural sweetness in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/2 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based

→ Fruit

03 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed meal
07 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
08 - Ice cubes as needed

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add cottage cheese, milk, strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to blender
02 - If desired, add chia seeds or flaxseed meal, protein powder, and ice cubes to blender
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates a velvety richness that makes this feel indulgent while actually being packed with protein.
  • It takes five minutes from blender to glass, so even on chaotic mornings you can make something nourishing.
  • Strawberries naturally sweeten everything, meaning you control the sugar instead of relying on syrups.
02 -
  • Don't over-blend or the cottage cheese breaks down and becomes grainy instead of creamy—high speed for 45 seconds, not longer.
  • Frozen strawberries are genuinely superior here because fresh ones often need ice, which dilutes everything and makes it taste watered down.
03 -
  • If your cottage cheese looks separated or watery, drain it through cheesecloth for 10 minutes before blending—that one step is the difference between silky and gritty.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice if your strawberries lack brightness; it sounds weird but it wakes up the whole flavor without adding sweetness.
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