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Creamy cottage cheese smoothie topped with bright lemon zest and a pinch of flaky sea salt in a glass.

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Smoothie

Rebecca Blumer
Enjoy a high-protein breakfast that tastes like dessert. This velvety strawberry cheesecake cottage cheese smoothie is thick, satisfying, and perfect for a quick morning energy boost.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • High-Speed Blender

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup Cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup Strawberries
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Sweetener to taste
  • Ice as needed

Instructions
 

Set up the blender base

  • Pour the unsweetened almond milk into the blender first. This liquid-first approach creates a vortex that helps the blades circulate and prevents thick ingredients from sticking to the sides.
  • Spoon the cottage cheese into the blender next, letting it sit close to the blades so it can be pulverized into a smooth texture immediately.

Add flavor and chill

  • Add the strawberries, vanilla extract, and your choice of sweetener. For the best flavor, add a fine grate of fresh lemon zest and a tiny pinch of sea salt to enhance the cheesecake notes.
  • Add ice as needed, starting with a small amount to achieve a thick, frosty consistency without watering down the strawberry flavor.

Blend until perfectly silky

  • Blend on high speed for at least 60 seconds. You want to see a glossy, uniform mixture with absolutely no visible curds remaining.

Taste and serve

  • Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetener if needed. Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately while thick and cold.

Notes

Texture Secret: For the most professional, curd-free result, blend the almond milk and cottage cheese together for 30 seconds before adding your fruit and ice.
Storage Tip: This smoothie is best served fresh, but it can be kept in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake vigorously before drinking to restore the texture.
Serving Suggestion: To Lean into the cheesecake vibe, top your glass with a sprinkle of crushed graham cracker crumbs and a fresh strawberry slice.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cottage cheese smoothie, high protein breakfast, strawberry smoothie
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