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Cottage Cheese 3 Ways: Easy, High-Protein Ideas

Cottage cheese is one of the easiest ways to add more protein to your meals without overcomplicating things. It works beautifully in both sweet and savory recipes, is budget-friendly, and incredibly versatile. One cup of cottage cheese contains about 24–28 grams of protein, making it a simple staple for breakfast, snacks, or even dinner.

If you’re looking for realistic, high-protein ideas that fit into a busy lifestyle, here are three easy ways to use cottage cheese, each with less than 5 base ingredients.


1. Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Sweet)

Soft, fluffy, and naturally high in protein, these pancakes are perfect for breakfast or a post-workout meal.


Ingredients (1–2 servings)

  • ½ cup cottage cheese

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup rolled oats

  • Optional: cinnamon or vanilla


How to Make

  1. Blend cottage cheese, eggs, oats, and optional flavorings until smooth.

  2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.

  3. Pour batter to form small pancakes.

  4. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.


Why It Works

✔️ High protein

✔️ Kid-friendly

✔️ Great for breakfast or post-workout fuel

Serve with fruit, honey, or nut butter for a balanced meal.


2. Cottage Cheese Toast

One of the quickest ways to turn cottage cheese into a satisfying, protein-packed meal or snack.


Ingredients

  • 1 slice whole-grain toast

  • ½ cup cottage cheese

  • ½ avocado, sliced

  • 1 egg (boiled, scrambled, or fried)

  • Optional: olive oil, salt, and pepper


How to Make

  1. Toast the bread.

  2. Spread cottage cheese evenly on top.

  3. Add avocado slices and egg.

  4. Finish with olive oil, salt, and pepper.


This combo provides protein, healthy fats, and carbs—perfect for sustained energy.


3. Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

Perfect for meal prep and effortless mornings or snacks.


Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup cottage cheese

  • ½–1 cup veggies (spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, tomato)

  • Turkey bacon, chopped

  • Salt & pepper

  • Optional: garlic powder or shredded cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Spray or line a muffin tin.

  3. Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and seasoning.

  4. Stir in veggies, cheese, and protein.

  5. Fill muffin cups about ¾ full.

  6. Bake 18–20 minutes, until set.

  7. Cool slightly before removing.


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