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The Best High-Protein Cottage Cheese Smoothie (Base Recipe + 6 Variations) - Creamy, Simple, Satisfying

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (2% or 4% for extra creaminess; low-fat works too)
  • 1 small frozen banana or 3/4 cup frozen fruit (berries, mango, pineapple)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, soy, or oat)
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 pinch cinnamon or a squeeze of lemon (optional, for brightness)
  • Ice, as needed for thickness
  • 1–2 tablespoons nut or seed butter (peanut, almond, cashew, tahini)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
  • 1 scoop collagen peptides (unflavored, optional)
  • 1–2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Fresh greens (a handful of spinach blends well)
  • Espresso shot or instant coffee (for a mocha twist)

Method
 

  1. Add liquids first: Pour milk into the blender. This helps everything blend evenly.
  2. Add cottage cheese and flavor boosters: Scoop in cottage cheese, vanilla, and any sweetener.
  3. Add frozen fruit and extras: Drop in banana or fruit, plus any add-ins like cocoa, nut butter, or seeds.
  4. Blend until silky: Start low, then blend on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth. Scrape the sides if needed.
  5. Adjust texture: For thicker, add a few ice cubes or more frozen fruit. For thinner, splash in more milk.
  6. Taste and tweak: Add a pinch of salt or extra sweetener if desired. Pour into a cold glass and enjoy.