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Cottage Cheese Protein Shake Recipe

4.8 from 68 reviews

This Cottage Cheese Protein Shake is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or post-workout meal replacement. Packed with 42 grams of protein and only around 300 calories, it combines creamy low-fat cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, frozen strawberries, and your choice of milk for a refreshing, thick, and cheesecake-like shake that supports muscle recovery and keeps you full.

Ingredients

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Shake Ingredients

  • ½ cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  • ½ cup Frozen Strawberries
  • ½ to ¾ cup Ice Cubes
  • 1 cup Skim Milk or soy milk or protein fortified almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sweetener (erythritol) or maple syrup or sugar-free honey

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add low-fat cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, frozen strawberries, ice cubes, your choice of milk, and the sweetener to the jug of a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend Spin: Blend the mixture until smooth, thick, and creamy, achieving a texture reminiscent of cheesecake in a shake.
  3. Adjust Consistency and Sweetness: Taste the shake; add more ice cubes if you prefer a thicker texture or more milk to thin it out. Adjust sweetener to your liking.
  4. Serve Immediately: Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy immediately. Optionally, garnish with extra berries or coconut for added flavor and texture.

Notes

  • This shake can be customized with different types of milk based on dietary preferences (skim, soy, almond).
  • Sweetness level can be adjusted by using different sweeteners such as erythritol, maple syrup, or sugar-free honey.
  • For a thicker shake, increase ice cubes; for thinner consistency, add more milk.
  • Best enjoyed fresh to retain creamy texture and freshness of ingredients.

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