Blueberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie (with Greens!) Recipe
A nutritious and refreshing Blueberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie packed with spinach and protein powder. This smoothie combines creamy low-fat cottage cheese with antioxidant-rich wild blueberries and leafy greens for a healthful breakfast or snack that’s easy to make and delicious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Produce
- 1 cup (25 g) spinach
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Dairy & Alternatives
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
Supplements & Seeds
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder (Equip or similar)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp hearts
Sweeteners (optional)
- Maple syrup or honey, start with 1 teaspoon as needed for sweetness
Instructions
- Blend Spinach, Cottage Cheese, and Milk: Combine the spinach, low-fat cottage cheese, and unsweetened almond milk in your blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth with no visible bits of spinach and the cottage cheese is creamy.
- Add Remaining Ingredients and Blend Again: Add the frozen wild blueberries, vanilla protein powder, lemon juice (if using), chia seeds or hemp hearts, and sweetener if desired. Blend until fully combined and smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Taste the smoothie and add extra milk or water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Blend briefly to combine any added liquid.
- Serve Immediately: Pour into a glass and enjoy the smoothie fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- The lemon juice brightens the flavor but is optional.
- Sweetener may not be necessary depending on the protein powder used.
- Use frozen blueberries for a cold and thick smoothie texture.
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice.
- Chia seeds or hemp hearts add omega-3s and fiber.
