8+ Fast and Flavorful Homemade Cottage Cheese Snacks Loaded With Protein Power for All-Day Energy
Whether you're craving something sweet or savory, these cottage cheese snack ideas don't disappoint!
Cottage cheese not only delivers a nice dose of protein, but it’s versatile if you’re looking to upgrade your snack game. This dairy superfood has the right balance of creaminess and tang to add to smoothies, dips or even turn into chips. It’s the perfect excuse to buy an extra tub from the store and make a midday treat! Start with these eight cottage cheese snacks as they’re simple, delicious and great for curbing cravings. Â
1. Cottage Cheese Chips
These cottage cheese chips have the crunchy quality you love in a regular chip without the deep-frying. (No more greasy fingers!) They whip up easily in the oven and require just one ingredient: cottage cheese.
2. Cottage Cheese with Fruit
Pairing a bowl of cottage cheese with juicy fruit is a match made in flavor heaven. You can make it together when you’re in a hurry and enjoy right away. Plus, toppings like honey and shredded coconut create a tastier cottage cheese fruit bowl.
3. Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
Need something to dip chips or sliced veggies in? Enter cottage cheese ranch dip, the creamy spread with a pungent and tangy flavor. This dip recipe calls for two ingredients and is perfect as a party appetizer.
4. Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Who says you can’t indulge your sweet tooth and quell snack cravings? Try this edible cookie dough, which is soft and velvety thanks to the cottage cheese. Savor it by the spoonful—but be aware that it’s slightly additive!
5. Cottage Cheese Toast
A speedy snack doesn’t have to be boring–and cottage cheese toast proves that. Take your favorite bread, toast it until it’s golden brown and smear on cottage cheese along with any toppings. Make the toast either sweet or savory to your liking and dig in.
6. Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken and Queso Dips
If you love dipping chips or crackers into a warm dip, give these two cottage cheese dip recipes a try. These recipes are inspired by classic Buffalo chicken and queso dips, and use the dairy superfood for extra protein and creaminess. Guests will definitely taste the difference and love it!
7. Cottage Cheese Popsicles
For a frozen treat, these cottage cheese popsicles are an excellent choice. They don’t contain any added ingredients like the store-bought kind. Also, you can make fun flavors like banoffee pie and mixed berry.
8. Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Out of all of these cottage cheese snack ideas, this smoothie is a clear standout as it’s a creamy and refreshing sip. A single serving packs 17 grams of protein and boasts a cheesecake-like flavor. Yum!
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