Cottage Cheese Strawberry Smoothie (Printable)

A creamy blend of cottage cheese, strawberries, and honey for a refreshing, protein-packed boost.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein for long-lasting energy.
  • Naturally sweetened with fresh strawberries and honey.
  • Quick to prepare with only 5 minutes of prep time.
  • A versatile base that is gluten-free and vegetarian.
02 -
  • Use frozen strawberries to achieve a thicker, colder smoothie without diluting the flavor with ice.
  • If the smoothie is too thick for your preference, add an extra splash of milk and blend for a few more seconds.
  • Add protein powder if you are using this as a post-workout recovery meal to help with muscle repair.
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