Healthy • High-Protein • Light • Ultra Creamy
Makes about 2½ cups (6–8 servings)
🔢 Nutrition (Per serving – about ⅓ cup)
- Calories: ~110
- Protein: 14–16g
- Carbs: 5g
- Fat: 3g
(Using low-fat cottage cheese + Greek yogurt.)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (0–2%)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for richness)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives (or green onions)
- 2 tbsp finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp finely diced cucumber (seeds removed)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch paprika (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Blend the Base
Add to blender or food processor:
- Cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Salt & pepper
Blend until completely smooth and creamy (about 45–60 seconds).
2️⃣ Fold in Fresh Veggies
Transfer to bowl and gently stir in:
- Dill
- Chives
- Bell pepper
- Cucumber
3️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate at least 30–60 minutes to let flavors develop.
🥕 Serve With
- Carrots
- Celery
- Bell pepper strips
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber rounds
- High-protein crackers
- Spread inside wraps or sandwiches
💪 Why It’s So High in Protein
Instead of sour cream or mayo:
- Cottage cheese provides complete protein
- Greek yogurt boosts protein + creaminess
- Minimal oil keeps it lighter
🔥 Boost Protein Even More (18–20g per serving)
- Add 2 tbsp unflavored collagen peptides
- Replace half the yogurt with blended skyr
- Stir in 2 tbsp nutritional yeast for extra savory flavor
🌿 Flavor Variations
- 🧄 Ranch-style: Add ½ tsp onion powder + dried parsley
- 🌶 Spicy: Add 1–2 tsp sriracha or diced jalapeño
- 🥑 Avocado herb: Blend in ¼ ripe avocado
- 🧀 Cheddar veggie dip: Stir in ¼ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar
