Ingredients
2 cups nonfat cottage cheese (base)
Flavor options: fresh herbs (dill, basil, cilantro), spices (paprika, cumin, cinnamon), citrus juice or zest
Healthy fats: avocado, olive oil, or nut butter
Add-ins: nuts, feta, or chopped vegetables
Example Combos:
Crunchy Honey-Almond Dip: cottage cheese, almonds, vanilla, honey
Cheesy Taco Dip: cottage cheese, cheddar, taco seasoning
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Dip: cottage cheese, cocoa, peanut butter
Spicy Sriracha-Feta Dip: cottage cheese, feta, Sriracha
Parmesan Pesto Dip: cottage cheese, pesto, Parmesan
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese and chosen flavor enhancers to a food processor.
- Process for about 5 seconds, just until combined. (Do not over-blend or it will become runny.)
- Transfer to a serving bowl and pair with fruits, vegetables, or whole-grain dippers.
Notes
- Use plain cottage cheese for best flavor control.
- Do not over-blend; a quick pulse is enough.
- Prepare a day ahead for parties or meal prep.
- Pair with crunchy vegetables, fresh fruit, or crackers.
- Not freezer-friendly; consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
