If you are craving something rich, thick, and just sweet enough, this chocolate cherry cottage cheese smoothie delivers. The cottage cheese melts into the blend and makes it incredibly creamy, while dark cherries and cocoa give it a dessert-like flavor that still works for breakfast or a satisfying afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup frozen dark cherries
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey, optional
- 3-4 ice cubes, optional for extra thickness
How To Make It
Add the cottage cheese, frozen cherries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, almond milk, and sweetener if using to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add another splash of almond milk. If you want it even thicker, add a few ice cubes and blend again. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Tips
Use frozen cherries for the best thick and frosty texture. If your cherries are tart, add the maple syrup or honey to balance the cocoa. For a stronger chocolate flavor, add an extra half tablespoon of cocoa. Rinse your blender right away because the cherry and cocoa can leave color behind.
Enjoy every chocolatey, cherry-filled sip!