A fruit and cottage cheese smoothie is a great way to increase protein (and calcium) in your diet, especially if you’re tired of adding protein powder to everything! I love using low-fat protein additions like cottage cheese because it keeps the calories down, allowing this smoothie to function as a hearty snack. Or toss in additional ingredients like chia seeds or a nut butter to turn it into a light meal replacement.
Clocking in 17 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and under 250 calories, this peach smoothie with cottage cheese is rich, creamy and the cottage cheese flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced.
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- why you’ll love this easy Peach smoothie recipe
- Why has cottage cheese become a trendy health food again?
- Ingredients to make this smoothie with cottage cheese
- How to make your high protein peach smoothie
- Want a Meal replacement smoothie? Try these add-ins
- More Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love
- Did you make this recipe?
- Peach Smoothie Recipe with Cottage Cheese
why you’ll love this easy Peach smoothie recipe
- Protein and fiber rich, and low enough calories to work as a great snack. Smoothies are often meant to serve as a meal replacement, and many store-bought smoothies have enough calories to serve as a meal. However, these hefty smoothies often only satisfy for a couple of hours. Most of my smoothies are developed to serve as a hearty snack or as part of a meal, giving you the flexibility around your diet most people need.
- Quick and easy, with simple ingredients. No hunting around for special ingredients, and ready in less than 5 minutes.
- Creamy and slightly sweet, with no overpowering cottage cheese flavor. I get it, not everyone loves cottage cheese as much as I do. So for those who are just looking for novel ways to add in more protein (and cottage cheese is a great source of protein), minus the strong cc flavor vibes, you’ll love the taste cottage cheese smoothie.
Why has cottage cheese become a trendy health food again?
Growing up in the 80’s, cottage cheese was always offered as a low-fat health alternative to other sides like fries and rice. At restaurants it was often served with sliced tomatoes – anyone else remember??
After falling off the map for a decade or two, cottage cheese made a resurgence in the last few years, for good reason! It’s high in protein, calcium, B vitamins and is low in saturated fat. In addition, depending on the brand you buy, is loaded with gut friendly probiotics.
Making low-fat, high protein foods a regular part of your diet can help with weight loss and weight management.
Ingredients to make this smoothie with cottage cheese
- 130 grams of peaches, which is about 1 cup. Frozen peaches are preferred as they are available year round, are more affordable and make the smoothie cold without having to add as much ice.
- 50 grams ripe banana, which is ½ large banana. Again, we recommend using a frozen banana because it will add creaminess, sweetness and add a slightly thicker texture to the peach smoothie.
- ½ cup low-fat or regular cottage cheese. Using low-fat will bring down the calories a bit, but using regular cottage cheese will make the smoothie the slightest bit creamier.
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup for a bit more sweetness. Feel free to swap in honey or stevia if you want a zero calorie sugar substitute.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to balance out the flavors and add a bit of warmth.
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; just a splash.
- 6 ounces of milk, almond milk preferred for it’s mild flavor. But feel free to use Fairlife skim milk for added protein or whatever milk substitute you prefer.
- 100 grams of ice, or a small handful.
How to make your high protein peach smoothie
No detailed recipe instructions or photos needed to show you how to make this super easy peach smoothie recipe. All you need to do is throw all the ingredients in a high speed blender, and set it to whirl!
We do recommend adding liquid and soft ingredients first, then add the fruit and ice last. This will make for quicker and easier blending. But other than that, it’s so easy to whip this up, making it perfect for hurried mornings on the go.
Want a Meal replacement smoothie? Try these add-ins
If you want to make this cottage cheese smoothie a meal replacement, we suggest bulking up the calorie profile a bit, as a sub-250 calorie meal may leave you feeling hungry after a short time. To add some healthy fats, fiber and a bit of protein, toss in2 tablespoons of chia seeds, hemp seeds or your favorite nuts.
For even more protein, you can add in a serving of protein powder. And for additional carbs, feel free to use a whole banana and you can even toss in a couple of dates for added sweetness.
More Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love
- Filled with 33 grams of protein and 21 grams of fiber, this chia seed berry smoothie is delicious and has amazing health benefits!
- This apple cinnamon smoothie has a delicious caramel swirl and packed with protein and fiber.
- A mango protein smoothie that is the perfect blend of light and refreshing but super creamy.
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Peach Smoothie Recipe with Cottage Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 130 grams Peaches frozen preferred
- 50 grams Banana frozen preferred
- ½ cup Cottage cheese low-fat preferred
- ½ tablespoon Maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 6 ounces Milk almond milk or milk of choice
- 100 grams Ice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend till smoothie is creamy and all ingredients are incorporated.130 grams Peaches, 50 grams Banana, ½ cup Cottage cheese, ½ tablespoon Maple syrup, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract, 6 ounces Milk, 100 grams Ice
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