Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese (small curd)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries (for low-carb profile)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 packets of stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for thicker consistency)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparation Measure out your cottage cheese and almond milk. Ensure your frozen berries are ready to go, as using frozen fruit provides a much better texture than fresh fruit for this specific recipe. If you prefer a very cold shake, place your blender jar in the freezer for a few minutes before starting.
- Step 2: Blending Combine the cottage cheese, almond milk, frozen berries, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sweetener in a high-speed blender. Start the blender on a low setting to break up the cottage cheese curds, then gradually increase to high speed. Blend for at least 45 to 60 seconds. This duration is crucial to ensure the cottage cheese becomes completely smooth and loses all its pebbly texture.
- Step 3: Plating Pour the mixture into a tall glass or a portable mason jar. If the shake is too thick, add an extra splash of almond milk and pulse briefly. Garnish with a few extra chia seeds or a single berry on top for a professional look. Serve immediately or seal the jar and store it in the refrigerator for a grab-and-go meal later.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes