Creamy Cottage Cheese Strawberry Smoothie
A quick and easy smoothie blending creamy cottage cheese with fresh strawberries, honey, and vanilla for a refreshing and protein-packed boost.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen strawberries
- ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese, preferably full-fat
- ½ cup (120ml) milk or plant-based milk (almond, oat, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- 3–4 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: rinse and hull if fresh; no prep needed if frozen.
- Add ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese to the blender.
- Pour in ½ cup milk and add 1 tablespoon honey and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add 3-4 ice cubes if desired for a colder, thicker smoothie.
- Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or milk if necessary, then blend briefly again.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a strawberry or chia seeds.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for smoother texture. Blend milk and cottage cheese first to avoid lumps. Adjust honey to taste depending on strawberry sweetness. Use ice cubes if using fresh strawberries for thickness. Avoid over-blending to keep smoothie light and airy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (350 ml)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
Keywords: cottage cheese smoothie, strawberry smoothie, healthy smoothie, protein smoothie, quick breakfast, refreshing drink