Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese (small curd works best)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries (lower carb options)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp hearts
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons keto-friendly sweetener (like Monk fruit or Stevia), optional
- Handful of ice cubes (for extra thickness)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and a high-speed blender. If you are meal prepping, ensure your frozen fruit is slightly broken up so it doesn’t jam the blades. Measure out the cottage cheese accurately to ensure you reach that 30g protein threshold. Pour the almond milk into the blender first; adding liquid before solids helps the blades spin more freely and prevents motor strain.
- Add the cottage cheese, frozen berries, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sweetener into the blender carafe. Pulse the blender a few times to break down the frozen fruit. Then, switch to a high-speed setting and blend for 45 to 60 seconds. You want to blend until the cottage cheese curds are completely pulverized, resulting in a silk-smooth consistency. If the mixture is too thick, add an extra splash of almond milk.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if necessary. Pour the mixture into a tall glass or a portable tumbler. For an extra touch of texture, top with a few whole hemp hearts or a single sliced strawberry. Serve immediately while cold for the best flavor and texture.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes