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Cottage Cheese Coffee Smoothie
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Cottage Cheese Coffee Smoothie

This Cottage Cheese Coffee Smoothie is a creamy, high-protein breakfast drink that blends cottage cheese, coffee, banana, and cocoa into a rich mocha-style smoothie. Thick, energizing, and surprisingly delicious, it delivers café flavor with powerful nutrition to keep you full for hours.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks, Healthy Drinks, Protein Smoothies
Keyword: coffee breakfast smoothie, coffee protein smoothie, cottage cheese coffee smoothie, cottage cheese smoothie recipe, healthy coffee smoothie, high protein coffee smoothie, mocha protein smoothie
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Glass

Ingredients

Coffee Smoothie

½ | cup | cottage cheese

½ | cup | cold brew coffee or cooled espresso

1 | banana | frozen preferred

1 | tbsp | unsweetened cocoa powder | optional but recommended

1 | tsp | vanilla extract

½ | cup | milk or almond milk

4–5 | cubes | ice

1 | tbsp | honey or maple syrup

Optional Add-Ins

1 | tbsp | almond butter

1 | tbsp | flaxseed or chia seeds

½ | tsp | cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1

Add milk and coffee to the blender first.

Step 2

Add cottage cheese, banana, cocoa powder, vanilla, and sweetener.

Step 3

Add ice cubes on top.

Step 4

Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

Step 6

Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Blend for a full 60 seconds so cottage cheese becomes completely smooth
    • Frozen banana makes the smoothie thick and creamy
    • Cold brew gives a smoother coffee flavor than regular brewed coffee
    • Full-fat cottage cheese produces the richest texture
    • Add protein powder or nut butter if you want extra protein and calories