Before I started on my wellness journey, you could’ve told me every cottage cheese recipe in the book, and I still wouldn’t have thought twice about adding it to my grocery list—let alone using it as a key ingredient in my favorite dishes. Maybe it was the word “cheese,” or the lumpy texture that threw me off. But I thought there was no way I could fit into my lifestyle. But wow, was I wrong! 

If you don’t incorporate cottage cheese into your diet already, let me change your mind!

On its own, cottage cheese tastes like an unflavored yogurt. Though if you add anything to it, it will immediately take on the flavor of the seasonings- The magic happens when you get creative with it! Throw in some herbs, a dash of nutritional yeast, and BOOM—you’ve got yourself some cheesy goodness without the guilt. It’s not just versatile, it’s a total powerhouse.

Cottage Cheese Can be Used in Dishes like…..

• Pizza
• Spinach dip
• Blue cheese
• Breads
• Ice cream floats
• Mousse
• Popsicles
• Pasta sauce
• Soups
• Egg Bakes & Scrambles

When I discovered all the ways I could incorporate it into my meals, I was hooked! For me, cottage cheese became a secret weapon to satisfy cravings guilt-free. The best part? It’s a protein-packed superstar with so many benefits!

Benefits of Cottage Cheese

• There is about 25 grams of protein per cup of cottage cheese
• About 70% of the calories in cottage cheese come from protein, making it a game changer, especially if you’re like me and not a big fan of daily protein shakes.
• Cottage cheese helps lower ghrelin, the hormone responsible for making you feel hungry, so you stay full longer and are less tempted to overeat.
• It does have lactose, but due to the protein content and the way your stomach digests it so slowly,  cottage cheese acts more like a protein in your body rather than a fat.
• A great source of calcium which is good for your bones
• Packed with vitamin B12 which plays an important role in preventing anemia and giving you energy.

So if you haven’t already embraced cottage cheese on your wellness journey, now’s the time! There are endless ways to have fun with it, and the variety of guilt-free recipes you can make while still losing weight is impressive. Whether you’re blending it into a smoothie, stirring it into pasta, or even turning it into a delicious low-calorie dessert, it’s time to give cottage cheese a spot on your grocery list! So, get creative, have fun, and let’s keep moving toward those wellness goals—cottage cheese in hand!