Cottage Cheese Strawberry Smoothie (Print Version)

A creamy, protein-rich strawberry and cottage cheese blend, perfect for a refreshing start or boost.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but actually keeps you full until lunch, no crash included.
  • You need exactly one appliance and five minutes, which is everything when you're rushing out the door.
  • The cottage cheese makes it impossibly creamy without any weird aftertaste.
02 -
  • Cottage cheese texture matters—if yours is chunky or watery, the smoothie will taste off no matter what else you do, so check the container before committing.
  • Frozen strawberries blend faster and colder than fresh ones, which means you can skip ice cubes and keep the drink from getting watery.
03 -
  • Buy cottage cheese in the largest container that fits your lifestyle—it blends better when it's fresh and you're actually using it regularly.
  • Freeze fresh strawberries yourself in summer when they're cheap and delicious, then use them through fall and winter when prices climb.
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