Cottage Cheese Smoothie

Cottage Cheese Smoothie is a healthy and delicious breakfast option for your family. This kid-friendly smoothie is packed with all the good stuff your family needs to start their day off right. Cottage cheese provides protein to keep little bellies full, while blueberries and spinach offer important antioxidants and nutrients.

Plus, with the sweet addition of banana, even picky eaters will love this smoothie. It’s the perfect way to sneak in some extra veggies without any fuss. So why not give it a try and see how your family likes it? They might just ask for it every morning!

Get ready to add this smoothie with cottage cheese to the breakfast rotation soon along with Gluten Free Breakfast Muffins, Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwiches and Gluten Free Monkey Bread.

There are so many delicious smoothie recipes available, including our High Fiber Blueberry Smoothie.  I wanted to come up with something a little different than the typical smoothie or smoothie bowl. This stacked smoothie is the perfect tasty twist.

I once thought all blueberries were created equally but have found out this is not true. All blueberries offer a huge nutrition punch in a very small package and are packed with vitamins A, C, E, and K, along with fiber, manganese, iron, and antioxidants. However, Wild Blueberries have 2x the antioxidant capacity of larger cultivated blueberries!

I now turn to Wild Blueberries when making smoothies for my family. Another reason why blueberries are a favorite? The intense color of these berries easily covers all evidence of vegetables.

If you struggle to get enough vegetables into your children, I have found that the easiest way to get those leafy greens into my kids is in a blueberry filled smoothie!

To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 cup spinach
• 2/3 cup cottage cheese ✅
• 1/2 large overripe frozen banana
• 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup ✅

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How To Make

To the blender add blueberries, spinach, cottage cheese, banana, almond milk, and maple syrup.

Blend until smooth, scraping sides as you go.

Tips for Making Smoothies

• You can use any milk you would like in the smoothie. I choose almond milk because it is low in calories, but skim, 1%, coconut, or soy milk would work great too.
• Add the liquid and leafy greens into the blender first to make it easier to blend and get the perfect texture.
• Substitute the cottage cheese for tofu or Greek yogurt and change the topping to those you have on hand.
• Use frozen fruit if aiming for a creamy texture that tastes just like a milkshake.
• I chose flax seed and chia seeds to add extra fiber to the stacked smoothie. This smoothie is filling enough to be eaten at any meal of the day.
• Use honey or 2-3 pitted dates instead of maple syrup to sweeten the smoothie.
• Replace the spinach with kale or another leafy green.
• Use plain or fruit flavored cottage cheese.
• Buy fresh berries during peak season then wash, dry and freeze. This is a cost-effective way to make berries a freezer staple to use all year.
• Serve as a complete meal, snack or dessert.

Topping & Layering Options

This stacked blueberry spinach smoothie with cottage cheese is very versatile. Toss any of these options into your smoothie as another layer or add to the top before serving.

• Granola
• Flax seeds
• Chia seeds
• Shredded coconut
• Dried fruit
• Dry cereal
• Sliced fresh fruit
• Dollop cool whip or whipped cream
• Nut butter
• Cacao nibs or chocolate chips
• Freeze dried fruit

Storing Cottage Cheese Smoothies

Our cottage cheese smoothie recipe is best served right after blending. It is when the smoothie has the creaminess that kids crave.

However, you can store in the fridge overnight, so it is ready to serve in the morning if desired. You will likely need to shake or stir the smoothie as ingredients may separate.

Another option would be to add all ingredients into the blender then store the blender in the fridge. The next morning you can place onto the base and blend until combined.

Freezing Smoothies

Turn blended cottage cheese smoothies into a frozen dessert by pouring into popsicle molds or freezing in mason jars. Kids can then enjoy straight from the freezer. Makes for a delicious and refreshing treat on a hot summer day!

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Tofu Smoothie
• Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
• Gluten-free Red Berry Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Powder Smoothie
• Orange Smoothie Recipe
• Strawberry Smoothie Without Yogurt