Cheesecake Lovers, This Healthy Smoothie Is for You!

Cheesecake is an absolute classic comfort food, especially when it’s topped with sweet, delicious berry coulis. This rich, decadent dessert always wins hearts, but indulging daily isn’t really feasible.

But fear not! This high protein raspberry smoothie is your delightful alternative to a slice of cheesecake!

I can’t hide my love for cheesecake!

From holiday-inspired cheesecakes to cheesecake ice cream, muffins, cookies – you name it! While I’ve created healthier versions, they aren’t always quick or easy to whip up.

So, what do I do? I concoct a super delicious, perfectly sweet, smooth, and creamy high protein raspberry cheesecake smoothie!

This 6-Ingredient Smoothie Is Full of Nourishing, Real Food Ingredients

You won’t find any processed ingredients or refined sugars in this heavenly recipe. This smoothie focuses on nutrient-dense, wholesome foods.

People often chase after low-fat or fat-free options, but there’s a better way to enjoy your meals.

Back in the ’80s, I was caught in the low-fat craze, but much of what I consumed lacked essential nutrients.

Here’s a little truth bomb: traditional foods don’t qualify as low-fat or fat-free. The reality is that healthy fats found in foods like grass-fed butter, ghee, and coconut oil are indeed beneficial.

On that note, I’m thrilled to share that one of my go-to brands for cultured dairy, Nancy’s, has introduced whole milk cottage cheese – packed with protein and made from organic whole milk!

Finding quality, genuine cultured whole milk cottage cheese can be a challenge these days; many options are either fat-free or low-fat, stripped of their live cultures.

Keep an eye out for this whole milk cottage cheese in your local grocery store.

One serving of Nancy’s Organic Cultured Whole Milk Cottage Cheese packs a whopping 14 grams of protein!

How awesome is that? I’m all about smoothies bursting with protein and healthy fats!

I’ve been a fan of Nancy’s products for as long as I can remember. Their tangy, creamy yogurt was a childhood favorite!

As an adult, I’ve come to appreciate Nancy’s commitment to sustainability and real food.

Their focus on organic practices has been evident long before it became mainstream, and I love that they remain family-owned and operated in Eugene, Oregon, since 1960.

Plus, they offer genuine live probiotic cultured products, with their whole milk cottage cheese containing billions of live active probiotic cultures—so crucial for gut health!

Probiotics, Protein, and Tons of Flavor in a Smoothie!

Yes, please! The combination of creamy whole milk cottage cheese and high protein raspberry cheesecake smoothie is loaded with both probiotics and protein!

All You Need Is a Handful of Simple Ingredients and a Blender

To make this delight, gather your creamy whole milk cottage cheese, coconut water (or milk of your choice), a generous amount of frozen organic raspberries, honey or maple syrup, a touch of vanilla extract, and crushed ice.

Blend it all up for a creamy, icy, frothy treat!

WHERE TO FIND NANCY’S COTTAGE CHEESE

You can find Nancy’s Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese and other Nancy’s products at a store near you. Just enter your city or zip code to locate one through their store locator. In Northern California, find Nancy’s products at most Raleys and Bel Air Markets, Sprouts Farmers Market, Nugget Markets, Whole Foods Market, and various natural food co-ops.

Be sure to check out these other delicious recipes I’ve created with Nancy’s products: High Protein Golden Milk Smoothie, Healthy Raspberry Swirl Frozen Yogurt, Healthy Low Carb Cauliflower Breakfast Casserole, Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole, and Healthy Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Strata.

Dreamy Pink, Sweet Raspberry Bliss

This high protein raspberry cheesecake smoothie made with cottage cheese is your go-to for on-the-go breakfasts or snacks after school.

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut water, coconut milk, or milk of choice
• ½ cup organic whole milk cottage cheese
• 10 oz frozen organic raspberries
• 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey or organic maple syrup, or ¼ teaspoon liquid stevia
• 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups crushed ice (made from filtered water)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until fully combined and smooth.
2. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

• This is delicious topped with homemade coconut whipped cream or regular whipped cream.
• If your blender isn’t high-powered, you might need to add an additional ½ cup of coconut water, coconut milk, or milk of choice for it to blend smoothly.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1
Calories: 509
Total Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 309mg
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 29g
Protein: 16g