6 HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS You Can Make With Whipped Cottage Cheese!

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cottage Cheese (low‑fat 2% or 4%, plain)
• 1 scoop Unflavored Protein Powder (optional, to boost protein)
• 1 cup Frozen Strawberries (defrosted, can use fresh)
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (pure maple)
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 2 tablespoons Monk Fruit Sweetener (or any preferred sweetener)
• 1 Lemon (zest and juice (use half juice for less tart))
• 30 g Grain‑Free Shortbread Cookies (Siete brand) (crumbled)
• 0.5 cup Buffalo Sauce (Primal Kitchen brand or any hot wing sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Avocado Mayonnaise (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce (optional for extra heat)
• 1 slice Whole Grain or Gluten‑Free Bread (toasted)
• 0.5 Peach (sliced)
• 1 pinch Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Pistachios (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Raw Honey
• 0.5 Avocado (sliced)
• 2 slices Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for drizzle)
• 1 pinch Everything Bagel Seasoning
• 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
• 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
• to taste Sea Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 3 tablespoons Fresh Basil (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Balsamic Glaze
• 1 cup Frozen Blueberries (no added sugar)

Instructions

1. Whip the Cottage Cheese

   Place 2 cups of cottage cheese (and optional protein powder) into the food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make Strawberry Jam

   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup defrosted strawberries, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 0.5 tsp vanilla extract. Break the strawberries into small pieces and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Transfer to a glass jar and let cool.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Prepare Cheesecake Mixture

   In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup whipped cottage cheese, 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener, zest of 1 lemon, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.

   Time: PT3M

4. Assemble Strawberry‑Lemon Cheesecake Parfait

   In a serving glass, layer half of the cheesecake mixture, then a spoonful of strawberry jam, another layer of cheesecake, and sprinkle crumbled grain‑free shortbread cookies. Repeat the layers and finish with a final sprinkle of cookies.

   Time: PT5M

5. Make Buffalo Cottage Cheese Dip

   Add 1 cup whipped cottage cheese, 0.5 cup buffalo sauce, 2 tbsp avocado mayo, and 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional) to the food processor. Blend until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

6. Prepare Sweet Peach Toast

   Toast 1 slice of bread. Top with whipped cottage cheese, sliced peach, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 tbsp chopped pistachios, and drizzle 1 tsp raw honey.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Toast until golden brown

7. Prepare Savory Avocado Toast

   Toast another slice of bread. Spread a layer of whipped cottage cheese, then add sliced avocado, tomato slices, a drizzle of 1 tsp olive oil, and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Toast until golden brown

8. Make Bruschetta Cheese Spread

   In the food processor, blend 1 cup whipped cottage cheese, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, and salt & pepper to taste until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

9. Prepare Bruschetta Topping

   In a bowl, toss 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 3‑4 tbsp chopped fresh basil, and salt & pepper to taste.

   Time: PT4M

10. Assemble Bruschetta

    Toast 2 slices of gluten‑free bread. Spread the cheese mixture on each slice, top with the tomato‑basil mixture, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve.

    Time: PT4M

    Temperature: Toast until crisp

11. Create Protein Bowl

    Blend 1 cup whipped cottage cheese, 1 cup frozen blueberries, and 2 tbsp sweetener in the blender until thick and smooth. Pour into a bowl and add desired toppings (e.g., nuts, seeds, fresh fruit).

    Time: PT5M

12. Store Leftovers

    Transfer any remaining whipped cottage cheese, jam, dip, and assembled parfaits into airtight glass containers. Store in the refrigerator for 5‑7 days.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

220

Protein

13 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

2 g