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Cottage Cheese Berry Smoothie
Cottage Cheese Berry Smoothie · ready in 5 min · 2 servings · 295 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
This cottage cheese and strawberry smoothie turns a simple dairy staple into a creamy, protein rich blend with banana sweetness and a cold berry finish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 295
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 300 gCottage cheese
- 300 gStrawberry, hulled
- 1Banana, peeled
- 240 mlMilk, cold
- 120 gIce
Equipment
blender, kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, glass, blender jar, spatula
Instructions
- Gather equipment
Gather cottage cheese, strawberries, banana, milk, ice, a blender, measuring jug, kitchen scale, knife, cutting board, and 2 glasses. · 1 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are ready on the counter
- Prepare fruit
Hull the strawberries, peel the banana, and cut the banana into thick slices so the blender can pull the fruit down evenly. · 1 min
What to look for: Strawberries are trimmed and banana is sliced
- Load blender
Add milk first, then cottage cheese, strawberries, banana, and ice to help the blades move smoothly and protect the motor. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits at the bottom with fruit and ice above it
- Blend smooth
Blend on high until the mixture is glossy, pale pink, and completely smooth, stopping once to scrape the jar if needed. · 2 min
What to look for: Glossy pale pink smoothie with no curds or fruit pieces
- Serve immediately
Pour into 2 chilled glasses and serve at once while the smoothie is thick, cold, and ultra creamy. · 1 min
What to look for: Smoothie holds a thick pour and looks evenly blended
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 295 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| of which sugars | 26 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| of which saturated | 4 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 602 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Keep chilled and shake or blend briefly before drinking. Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator before blending again.
Ingredient substitutions
Cottage cheese
- Milk: Use only if a thinner smoothie with less protein is acceptable.
Strawberry
- Banana: The smoothie becomes sweeter and less berry forward.
Banana
- Strawberry: The smoothie becomes brighter and less naturally sweet.
Milk
- Water: Use for a lighter texture with less dairy richness.
Ice
- Water: Use cold water if ice is unavailable, but the smoothie will be thinner.
