Cherry Cottage Cheese Smoothie

This smoothie shouldn’t taste this good, but it does.

It’s cold, creamy, ridiculously thick, and has the kind of sweet cherry-vanilla flavor that makes you feel like you’re getting away with something. But instead of being loaded with sugar, it’s packed with 21 grams of protein—all thanks to blended cottage cheese.

No chalky powders, no weird aftertaste. Just real ingredients, real flavor, and a milkshake-level texture that somehow happens in under a minute.

So, Cottage Cheese in a Smoothie? Trust the Process.

If you’ve never blended cottage cheese into a smoothie before, this might feel like a questionable life choice. But the second it hits the blender, it turns into something thick, smooth, and completely lump-free.

It’s like using yogurt, but with way more protein—and none of that too-tangy flavor that sometimes takes over a smoothie. Instead, it gives this cherry situation a silky, creamy texture that tastes almost buttery.

And let’s be real—this whole thing is really just a protein-packed excuse to drink something that tastes like cherry ice cream.

How to Make It Happen

This smoothie requires zero effort, which is exactly how smoothies should be.

• Frozen cherries – They bring the flavor, the color, and the natural sweetness.
• Cottage cheese – The protein powerhouse that makes this smoothie creamy, rich, and thick.
• Milk – Just enough to help it blend.
• Vanilla extract – The key to making it taste like an actual milkshake.
• Honey (optional) – The cherries are sweet enough, but if you like things extra sweet, a little honey takes it there.

Toss everything in a blender and let it go until it’s completely smooth and velvety. Pour into a glass, add a straw (or don’t), and try not to drink it all in one sip.

Make It Your Own

Not that this smoothie needs anything extra, but if you want to switch things up:

• Chocolate lover? A tablespoon of cocoa powder turns this into a chocolate-covered cherry dream.
• Want a smoothie bowl? Use less milk and eat it with a spoon. Top with granola, coconut, or even some dark chocolate shavings.
• Need more greens? A handful of spinach disappears into the mix without changing the flavor.
• Want it even sweeter? Swap honey for a Medjool date and blend away.

Honestly, it’s hard to mess this one up.

When to Make It

Morning, afternoon, post-workout, whenever.

This Cherry Cottage Cheese Smoothie is the kind of thing that works for breakfast on the go, a midday snack, or a late-night situation when you want something sweet but also filling.

And if you serve it in a fancy glass with a couple of extra frozen cherries on top? That’s self-care.

A Smoothie That Feels Like a Treat

This smoothie is cold, creamy, and so thick you’ll double-check that it’s actually good for you. The cottage cheese blends right in, the cherries bring all the natural sweetness, and the vanilla makes it taste like something you’d get from an ice cream shop.

If you’re into high-protein smoothies that actually taste good, this one’s about to be on repeat. Leave us a comment below when you try it!

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