Not sure what to do with those lumpy, white curds? These recipes will have you enjoying cottage cheese so much you’ll forget that you’re eating it. Email More by Shannon Clark Feb 06, 2012 Whether you're cutting fat, building muscle or just trying to maintain your shape, protein is a necessary nutrient in your diet. Of course protein shakes and chicken breasts will help you get those necessary grams, but what if you're in the mood for something creamy? Cottage cheese can be a delicious addition to your diet.
Cottage cheese is a wonderful addition to your diet plan because it's rich in casein protein, which your body will digest slowly. It is also low in fat and high in calcium. All in all, it will support your body composition goals whether you want to burn fat or build lean muscle tissue.
You might be surprised at the many yummy ways you can prepare cottage cheese. Rather than plugging your nose and forcing it down, try any one of these recipes and see how non-scary cottage cheese can be!
1/Cottage CheeseBanana Pancakes
Ingredients1/2 cup oatmeal1/2 cup cottage cheese1 tsp. vanilla4 egg whites1/2 banana Topping1 tbsp. natural peanut butter1/2 bananaDirectionsBlend all ingredients and one half of banana until smooth.Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray lightly with cooking spray.Pour the batter onto the skillet in medium sized circles and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the edges.Flip and then cook for another 2-3 minutes.Remove from skillet and top with extra peanut butter and sliced banana before serving.(We added cinnamon and sugar-free maple syrup for a little extra flavor!)Nutritional Info Per Serving (makes two servings)
Calories: 282.5
Carbs: 39g
Fat: 7.5g
Protein: 20.5g
Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes PDF (29.9 KB) 2/Cottage CheeseBreakfast
Ingredients1 whole grain English Muffin1 tbsp. fat-free mayonnaise2 slices deli-style turkey breast2 slices tomato1/2 cup cottage cheese1 tbsp. freshly chopped green onions1/2 avocadoDirectionsLightly toast whole grain English muffin.Smear fat-free mayonnaise on each half and top with turkey breast and tomato slice.On each half, spoon 1/4 cup of the cottage cheese on top of tomato.Top each half with avocado and a sprinkle of green onions and ground pepper.Nutritional Info (per half muffin)
Calories: 159
Carbs: 41g
Fat: 33g
Protein: 12g
Cottage Cheese Breakfast PDF (29.6 KB) 3/Cottage CheeseCheesecake
Ingredients1/2 cup Graham Cracker crumbs1 cup Splenda2 tbsp. light butter, melted3 cups low-fat cottage cheese2 cups egg whites16 oz. fat-free cream cheese2 cups sliced strawberries2 tbsp. sugar-free strawberry jamDirectionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F.Mix the graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp. of the Splenda and butter in a small bowl.Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan, to form crust.In a blender, mix cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of egg whites.Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup of Splenda, and 1 1/2 cups egg whites until well blended.Add in the cottage cheese mixture and continue to beat until combined.Pour cheese mixture over the crust and then place in the oven for about 80 minutes.Once cake is done, cool for 20-30 minutes.While cake is cooling, slice strawberries and mix with jam.Pour this strawberry mixture over top of the cheesecake and serve.Nutritional Info Per Slice (makes eight slices)
Calories: 208
Carbs: 15g
Fat: 3.75g
Protein: 25g
Cottage Cheese Cheesecake PDF (30.6 KB) 4/Cottage CheeseAnd Apples
Ingredients1 cup cottage cheese2 tbsp. raisins2 tbsp. slivered almonds1/8 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. vanilla extract2 sliced applesDirectionsStir together cottage cheese, raisins, slivered almonds, cinnamon and vanilla extract until well-mixed.Spoon into a bowl and serve with freshly-sliced apples.Nutritional Info Per Serving (makes two servings)
Calories: 185
Carbs: 27g
Fat: 3g
Protein: 16g
Cottage Cheese And Apples PDF (29.1 KB) 5/Cottage CheesePiña Colada
Ingredients1 cup low-fat cottage cheese1 cup crushed pineapple, drained1/2 frozen banana1/2 cup milk1 cup ice cubes1 tbsp. shredded coconut DirectionsPlace all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.Serve immediately.Nutritional Info Per Serving (makes two servings)
Calories: 220
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 4g
Protein: 18g
Cottage Cheese Piña Colada PDF (29.2 KB) 6/Cottage CheeseFruit Bowl
Ingredients1 cup low-fat cottage cheese1/2 cup canned peaches in light syrup/water (we used a fresh peach)1 tbsp. dried cranberries1 tbsp. slivered almondsDirectionsSpoon cottage cheese into a bowl, and then top with peaches, dried cranberries and nuts.Stir gently and then serve.Nutritional Info
Calories: 292
Carbs: 31g
Fat: 5g
Protein: 31g
Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl PDF (28.8 KB) 7/CheesyPasta
Ingredients2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta1 cup low-fat cottage cheese1/2 cup skim milk1 cup low-fat cheddar cheeseSprinkling of pepperDirectionsCook the whole wheat pasta according to package directions.Meanwhile, blend cottage cheese and milk until smooth.Drain pasta and then stir in the cottage cheese mixture and cheddar cheese until melted.Sprinkle with pepper and any other spices you desire.Nutritional Info Per Serving (makes two servings)
Calories: 360
Carbs: 44g
Fat: 7g
Protein: 39g
Cheesy Pasta PDF (29.3 KB) 8/Cottage CheeseGelatin
Ingredients2 cups low-fat cottage cheese3/4 cup boiling water1 package sugar-free Jell-O Powder1 cup cold water1 cup of sliced fruit, any varietyDirectionsBlend cottage cheese in a blender until smooth.Bring the 3/4 cup of water to a boil.Once boiling, stir in the gelatin mix until well dissolved.Add in the cold water and mix until blended and then place into a container to set in the fridge for about one hour.Note: you'll only be thickening the mixture during this process. As Jell-O is cooling, pour cottage cheese into a shallow pan and place in the fridge.After one hour, pour the gelatin mixture over cottage cheese and then place in the fridge overnight to set completely.Serve the next day topped with the fruit.
Nutritional Info Per Serving (makes six servings)
Calories: 65
Carbs: 4g
Fat: 1g
Protein: 9.5g
Cottage Cheese Gelatin PDF (30.1 KB) Next time you find yourself with a container of cottage cheese and don't know what to do with it, try one of these recipes. Each provides you with wholesome nutrition you can feel good about putting in your body.
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rep this user sbrooke I always look forward to Shannon's articles. Some simple easy ideas here, I plan on using a few of them.
Of course I have to finish the 12weeks of Gethin first! The Cottage Cheese and Bannana pancakes are something I can look forward to.
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rep this user dajunglebrotha those pancakes look awesome!
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