Description
A creamy, high-protein smoothie that tastes like cheesecake but is packed with nutrients. Made with cottage cheese, frozen strawberries, and cream cheese, this recipe provides a thick, dessert-like breakfast in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat cottage cheese (small curd)
- 2 oz (56g) brick-style cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (whole, almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional, casein recommended)
- 1/4 cup ice (optional, if strawberries aren’t frozen solid)
- Crushed graham crackers (optional topping)
- Whipped cream (optional topping)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Let cream cheese soften for a few minutes and break up any clumps of frozen strawberries.
- Load the blender: Add cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, frozen strawberries, milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sweetener (if using) to the blender. Pour liquids in first to help blades spin freely.
- Blend: Start on low speed for 10-15 seconds to chop fruit, then increase to high speed. Blend for a full 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and uniform in color with no white specks.
- Check consistency: If too thick, add more milk. If too thin, add more frozen strawberries or ice and blend for another 15 seconds.
- Serve: Pour into a glass. Top with crushed graham crackers or whipped cream if desired. Drink immediately while cold and thick.
Notes
Blend for the full 60 seconds to ensure cottage cheese curds are completely emulsified and the texture is silky smooth. Use full-fat dairy for the best creaminess and satiety. Do not skip the lemon juice as it brightens the flavor. Best consumed fresh; if storing, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and stir well before drinking.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22.5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 32.5
Keywords: high protein smoothie, strawberry cheesecake smoothie, cottage cheese smoothie, healthy breakfast, quick smoothie, meal replacement, weight loss smoothie