Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Smoothie
A thick, creamy post-workout smoothie featuring frozen blueberries, vanilla protein powder, Fairlife milk, and cottage cheese. Blends up in just three minutes for a refreshing, high-protein recovery option.
Prep
3 min
Cook
0 min
Total
3 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Weslyn + Lila
Weslyn created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Setup
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Prep
3 min
Cook
0 min
Total
3 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Add the ultra-filtered milk
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Add the ultra-filtered milk
Add the ultra-filtered milk, cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and frozen blueberries into a high-speed blender container in that exact order to allow smooth blending.
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Secure the lid on the blender
Secure the lid on the blender.
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Blend on low speed for 10 seconds
Blend on low speed for 10 seconds, then gradually increase to high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy with no remaining seed fragments.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy with no remaining seed fragments
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Pour into a chilled glass and serve…
Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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