Berry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
A creamy, grounding smoothie made with cottage cheese, frozen berries, chia, and almond milk. This protein-rich blend is a quiet, nourishing pause in your day, perfect for mindful mornings or post-walk refreshment.
Equipment
- blender
- measuring cups and spoons
- serving glass or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 0.5 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Add frozen berries to the blender first so they blend more smoothly.
- Scoop in cottage cheese, followed by chia seeds and vanilla protein powder.
- Pour in almond milk and drizzle maple syrup, if using.
- Blend on high for 1 minute until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass or jar. Optionally top with berries or chia seeds.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier base. Add frozen banana or Greek yogurt to thicken. Let chia seeds soak in almond milk for a few minutes to soften before blending. Optional additions include maple syrup, rose water, or almond butter for twists on flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 41gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 864mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 9gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 518IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 382mgIron: 1.2mg