Cottage Cheese Strawberry Smoothie (Print version)

A creamy, protein-rich smoothie with fresh strawberries and cottage cheese for a refreshing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

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

→ Fruit

03 - 1.5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1-2 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 with additional honey or maple syrup if necessary
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • Provides 16 grams of protein per serving for lasting energy.
  • Requires only 5 minutes of preparation with no cooking involved.
  • Features a naturally creamy texture without heavy cream or yogurt.
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
02 -
  • Add the liquid (milk) to the blender first to help the blades move more efficiently.
  • If the smoothie is too thick, add an extra splash of milk until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Check ingredient labels for gluten-free certification if you have specific dietary sensitivities.
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