Blended Cottage Cheese is perfect for those who don’t love its texture but like to eat high protein meals. Use as a creamy base for your sweet or savory creations!
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I never thought of blending cottage cheese because I don’t have a problem with its texture. But if you do, blended cottage cheese is for you!
It comes out so creamy, delicious and still high in protein. A fluffy base or a creamy topping for anything sweet or savory, you will love it!
After making so many cottage cheese recipes this past year, I can’t believe I didn’t try this sooner!
Why You’ll Love This Method
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- More delicious: I love that it’s creamy but less tart than Greek yogurt.
- Smooth texture: Perfect for those who aren’t a fan of the usual texture. It’s light and airy, somewhere between Greek yogurt and mascarpone.
- Still high in protein: Blending smooths the texture without losing any protein or nutrition.
- Versatile in use: Substitute for yogurt, cream cheese or sour cream. Plus, see below for more ideas.
- Keeps well: Simply blend, refrigerate in the same tub, and it’s ready for a healthy breakfast or snack whenever you need it.
Ingredients for Blended Cottage Cheese
You only need one ingredient, and you can easily half or double the recipe.
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- Cottage cheese: I blended a 16 ounces tub of cottage cheese. Any brand or fat content works. Go for 2% or full fat for a richer taste and texture or low fat cottage cheese for a lighter option.
How to Blend Cottage Cheese
It’s really just one step, and you can use a food processor, high speed blender or an immersion blender.
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- Add cottage cheese: Place it in a food processor or high speed blender.
- Blend: Blend until smooth, which should take around 2 minutes. Be sure to pause halfway to scrape down the sides.
Immersion Blender Tip
If using an immersion blender, you may be able to blend the cottage cheese right in the tub it is sold in.
Variations
You can toss in plenty of add-ins while blending, think of it as a flavored yogurt.
- Fruit and berries: First blend the cottage cheese, then add 1 cup or more of fresh or frozen sweet fruit or berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches or mango.
- Make it sweet: Add honey, maple syrup, agave, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to taste.
- Add flavor: An extract like vanilla, almond, coconut, or maple.
- Higher in protein: Mix in a scoop of protein powder. With plant-based protein powder you might have to add milk because it thickens the mixture, making it harder to blend smoothly.
- Savory: Blend with a dollop or more of pesto and use it as a dip or top your one pot lasagna with it.
- Turn into a dessert: Like Greek yogurt chocolate pudding with chocolate chips on top.
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Serving Ideas
Whipped cottage cheese is delicious on its own, but it also works great as a high protein dip, topping, or spread.
- Try it as a Greek yogurt alternative in a protein bowl, topped with granola, chia seeds, fruit, and a drizzle of honey.
- Spread on toast, then top with sliced banana, avocado, or tomatoes. For a heartier option, go bigger with smoked salmon or a poached egg and a sprinkle of herbs.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, add a pinch of cracked black pepper, and serve on sourdough bread or crostini.
- Serve it with veggie sticks, cucumbers, crackers, pita chips, cheese, grapes, and sliced apple or pear for a delicious snack board or appetizer plate.
- Stir it into noodles for a creamy, protein-packed upgrade to your pasta.
- Season with onion powder, garlic powder, lemon zest, or black pepper, then enjoy it by the spoonful. It’s also amazing with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs on top.
How to Store
Store: You can store blended cottage cheese in its original tub or an airtight container for up to a week.
Don’t freeze because the texture will become grainy and watery once thawed.
FAQs
Try blending it longer, your blender might not be powerful enough.
Yes, it tastes smoother and creamier with a more rich flavor. A lot of people actually like it better than regular cottage cheese.
It could be because you’re using low fat cottage cheese. Try full fat cottage cheese or a different brand.
More Cottage Cheese Recipes
- Cottage cheese pudding
- Baked cottage cheese
- Cottage cheese queso
- Cottage cheese ranch dip
- Cottage cheese chocolate pudding
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Blended Cottage Cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- In a food processor or high speed blender, add cottage cheese.
- Process for about 2 minutes or until smooth, pausing and scraping the walls with spatula.
- Transfer into the same container or an airtight container.
- Enjoy instead of yogurt, cream cheese or sour cream. Top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Do not freeze.
Nutrition
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