Scrambling for protein? Add ½ cup (60ml) of cottage cheese + pesto to scrambled eggs (or omelette if you’re feeling boujie) for 14g of protein.
Grab a skewer and load up on protein! Just 5 cubes (30g) of paneer and 3 tbsp of Greek yogurt add up to 10g of protein in this easy paneer tikka masala made with jarred tandoori paste.
Level-up your avocado toast with ¼ cup (60 ml) of cottage cheese and 1 tbsp (15 ml) of pumpkin seeds for an extra 11g of protein.
Turn up the heat and crank up the protein! Just 50g of halloumi brings 9g of protein to these next-level grilled marinated halloumi kebabs.
Whip up 29g of protein, super easy: blend 150g of feta, 3 tbsp (45ml) of tahini and olive oil till it’s airy and ‘whipped’ for a protein powered dip.
Dive into a world of protein with this tasty fruit dip! Just 1/4 cup (60 ml) of cottage cheese or ricotta adds 7g of protein—mix it with honey and cinnamon for protein yumminess.
Get protein by the spoonful (17g!) — just mix ¾ cup (175 ml) Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts for a classic win/win.
Get 8g of protein by including 1/4 cup (60ml) each of milk and Greek yogurt in an overnight chia seed pudding. Add a drizzle of honey and some fresh fruit for parfait perfection.
Easy, protein-packed snackage: garlic-infused cottage cheese with tahini & sprinkled with chickpeas. Combine 1/4 cup (60ml) of cottage cheese, 1 tbsp (15ml) of tahini, and 3 tbsp (45ml) of chickpeas for a tasty 12g of protein.
With 1 cup (240ml) of milk and 2 tbsp (30ml) of peanut butter, this milk, banana, and peanut butter combo packs 15g of protein into your day.
New word of the day: chickles. Crisp 1/4 cup (60ml) of shredded cheddar and wrap around a pickle to deliver 7g of protein.
Add ½ cup (120ml) of cottage cheese to pickled beets and you’ve just added 14g of protein.
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Prep Time
5 – 10 mins
Cook Time
25 – 30 mins
Total Time
30 – 40 mins
Cottage cheese egg bites
Protein-packed, affordable, and super easy to make. These cheesy egg bites are delicious way to fuel up for your next activity.
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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3-4 mins each
Total Time
1 hr (including 30 mins rest)
Easy flatbread with cottage cheese and herbs
Stuffed with creamy cottage cheese and fresh herbs, this satisfying flatbread is packed full of flavour and protein.
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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Cheesy chicken tray bake
Make game night epic with this easy, cheesy dish packed with protein and flavour.
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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5-10 mins
Total Time
40 mins (with 20 mins rest)
Cottage cheese and herb gnocchi
When it comes to fresh gnocchi, adding cottage cheese to the dough helps to create that light, pillowy texture. Plus, it’s an easy and delicious way to incorporate extra protein.
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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30-45 mins
Total Time
40-55 mins
Whipped ricotta with roasted garlic and herbs
Level up your appetizer game with this creamy, whipped ricotta with roasted garlic and herbs. Use it as a dip for your favourite veggies, crackers, breads, or as a base for salad–the possibilities are endless.
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Cottage cheese smoothie bowl
This smoothie bowl features cottage cheese, honey, and cocoa powder making this a delicious, high-protein snack to fuel your day.
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