High Protein Strawberry Smoothie with Chia Seeds and Cottage Cheese

This naturally sweet, creamy and delicious smoothie is a high protein meal (36 grams) made without protein powder. Quickly blend together cottage cheese, strawberries, chia seeds, plant-based milk, and cinnamon for a blood sugar-friendly breakfast or snack.

5 ingredients you will need

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk of choice (cow’s milk will provide more protein)
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

If you’re focusing on getting in more protein, you’ll love my Blueberry Chia Smoothie, Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie, and Easy Chocolate Smoothie.

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High Protein Strawberry Smoothie with Chia Seeds and Cottage Cheese

A protein-rich, naturally sweet smoothie made with just 5 wholesome ingredients

Course Menopause Breakfast, Menopause Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword chia seeds, high protein breakfast, smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 562kcal

Author Jen Casey, Holistic Nutritionist

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk of choice cow’s milk will provide more protein
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend for 1 minute until smooth and creamy

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 1064IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 871mg | Iron: 5mg