If you want a pumpkin muffin that’s moist, naturally sweetened, and higher in protein without using any protein powder, you’re in the right place. These pumpkin cottage cheese muffins blend together in minutes, use simple ingredients you already have on hand, and taste like the perfect fall pairing with a hot cup of coffee. I…
When I was growing up, my mom’s 7-layer taco dip was a holiday favorite. I’d pile it high on my plate with tortilla chips, and it was pure comfort food. Now, as someone focused on increasing my protein intake, I’ve been experimenting with cottage cheese as a base for dips. When I blended cottage cheese…
I’ll be honest with you, if I’m going to snack on raw veggies, I need a dip. Like, a good one. Something creamy, flavorful, and ideally packed with protein. That’s how this ranch cottage cheese dip came to be. I started blending cottage cheese into dips as a way to make snacks more satisfying, and…
I originally created this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse for a client, and after nearly five attempts to get it just right, I finally nailed it. And let me tell you—once I did, I couldn’t believe it was made with cottage cheese. It’s thick, creamy, and everything you love about chocolate mousse, but secretly packed with…
I’ve never been a fan of mayo, but I love egg salad. For years, I searched for a way to make it just as creamy and satisfying without that heavy mayo taste. Then I tried Greek yogurt—and I’ve never looked back. Now, I make this high protein Greek Yogurt Egg Salad at least once a…
If you love these pumpkin cheesecake jars, you won’t want to miss my lemon cheesecake jars or no-bake strawberry cheesecake jars. Each recipe features the same protein-rich cheesecake base (no protein powder here), while offering their own unique, seasonal flavors – because having variety is key when you’re trying to eat more protein. I create…
Now that I know you love cheesecake, you have to try this blueberry cheesecake overnight oats or strawberry cheesecake overnight oatmeal recipe. Why you are going to love this recipe Ingredients to make protein cheesecake jars How to make cherry cheesecake jars Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract and lemon zest…
A high protein edible cookie dough? Yes, please! This cottage cheese cookie dough is packed with 12 grams of protein per serving, doesn’t have eggs, and is grain-free and gluten-free. I am begging you not to knock it until you try it!
This creamy, healthy chocolate pudding dessert is going to make you completely change the way you feel about desserts with cottage cheese! Each serving is packed with 15 grams of protein, which will make adding cottage cheese chocolate pudding to your dessert rotation a no-brainer. A quick and easy dessert that comes together in minutes, and no protein powder needed.
A 3-egg omelette for breakfast is a healthy, low calorie, low carb way to start your day! It’s packed with over 20 grams of protein and easy to customize.
You can make these healthy tuna salad lettuce wraps in minutes! An easy high protein lunch recipe packed with flavor that is low carb and low calorie.
Oh, and if you’re as obsessed with protein-rich treats as I am, you’ll definitely want to try making my Cottage Cheese Protein Pudding or my personal favorite, Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough. They’re both perfect for when you want something sweet but filling! As a former personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging…
I freaking love including salmon in my weekly meal prep for a solid source of protein, and my favorite way to cook salmon is by baking it in the oven. Not only does sheet pan salmon mean there’s zero chance I can screw it up on the stovetop by getting the salmon skin stuck (no…