High Protein Tropical Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This high protein smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse, filled with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. With tropical flavors from mango and pineapple, a hint of vanilla and a touch of honey, this healthy smoothie is a delicious addition to your day.
There are no rules when it comes to smoothies. This combination of cottage cheese and tropical fruits makes a perfectly creamy and delicious smoothie but feel free to add whatever you love. Frozen banana, vanilla yogurt or frozen strawberries
Smoothies are a great way to get in protein, especially in the summer and my high protein chocolate smoothie is another goodie for a chocolaty version.
I know you’re here for smoothies, but cottage cheese is my newest obsession. Try these easy high protein cottage cheese recipes to see what these little curds are capable of.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 39 grams of protein per smoothie.
- Simple ingredients, totally customizable to your preferences.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for this high-protein smoothie. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions.
- Low-Fat Cottage Cheese: a great source of protein and an easy way to give your smoothie a rich and creamy texture. For a super creamy smoothie, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: soy milk, oat milk or coconut milk.
- Frozen Mango: frozen adds thickness.
- Fresh Pineapple: precut or can yourself!
- Honey: or pure maple syrup.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: PEScience Gourmet Vanilla is my go-to. You can also use a coconut protein, if preferred.
- Vanilla Bean Paste: you can also use pure vanilla extract but vanilla bean paste is preferred.
Variations
- Use any fruit you want. I toss in fresh berries and ripe bananas when they’re about to go bad.
- Add in a handful of spinach for extra fiber.
- For an extra tropical twist, add orange juice instead of almond milk.
- For extra protein, add in Greek yogurt. Note, you may have to add in extra liquid to thin it out as yogurt will give it a creamier texture.
- Toss in chia seeds or flax seeds for healthy fats.
- Pour in a bowl for a smoothie bowl and eat it with a spoon!
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is gluten-free as long as your protein powder is!
How to make this easy cottage cheese smoothie (a visual step-by-step guide):
Step 1: blend
Place all smoothie ingredients in a high-speed blender (image 1).
Mix until fully combined and smooth (image 2).
Step 2: pour and enjoy
Pour into a large glass (image 3) (this makes a lot!) and top with sweetened coconut flakes and fresh pineapple.
Expert Tip!
If using 2 types of frozen fruit, you’ll need to add additional almond milk to thin it out.
Recipe FAQs
If you need to store it for a day or two, you can refrigerate this smoothie in an airtight container. For longer storage (up to 3 months), freeze in an airtight container or reusable freezer bag. To defrost, place the frozen smoothie in the refrigerator overnight for a ready-to-drink smoothie in the morning. Or, defrost for a few hours in the refrigerator, then blend.
You can use any type of cottage cheese for this recipe. I prefer low-fat because it’s perfectly creamy without being too high in fat but for a creamier smoothie, use full-fat. Non-fat cottage cheese will be slightly thinner but still delicious.
Check out some of our other cottage cheese recipes!
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Tropical Cottage Cheese Smoothie
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese 110g
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3/4 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Put everything in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Split between two cups (you can store one if needed) and top with sweetened coconut flakes and fresh pineapple.
Notes
- Feel free to add whatever fruits you like.
- If you use 2 frozen fruits you will need to add extra almond milk to thin it out.
- Start with ¾ cups of almond milk and see if you like the consistency. If your cottage cheese has more liquid this will be a good amount for a thick smoothie. If your smoothie is too thick add an additional ¼ cup until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
