Cottage Cheese

Roxie65

I know this is a really good source of protein but I don't like the texture or taste how can I make this a more likable snack?

Atlantique

You can try different types--different levels of fat, small curd or large curd, no-salt added, etc. If you get the no-salt added, it had almost no taste, actually.

You can add almost anything to cottage cheese to give it more flavor. I usually stir in a tiny dab of pesto to jazz up my cottage cheese. A dab of low-sugar jam is another nice way to have it.

You can also use it in smoothies to add protein and thickness--it's virtually unrecognizable then.

tananichelle

I love cutting up fresh cucumbers and sweet onions, and then mixing it in with a little dried dill and cottage cheese... Mmmm...

Kelly_Wilson1990

I add fruit and Stevia.

olag00

You can also add blackberries or other fruit to it. This way you have the texture of the fruit in with it and masks the cottage cheese texture.

JesaGrace

I could always use more suggestions for this...

irridia

The really big question is, is there such a thing as low/reduced sodium version?

kellyscomeback

I like mixing in a quarter cup of Kashi Go Lean cereal.

Cindy311

My hubby blends cottage cheese and yogurt in a blender or food processor until all the curds are broke down. Sadly, I usually just try to swallow without chewing, lol!!!!

princesspurple

i am eating it right now w/ mango

wriglucy

The really big question is, is there such a thing as low/reduced sodium version?

YES! I want to know this too! Cottage cheese is great for protein if you don't eat meat (like me) but it's wayyyyy too high in sodium, especially for people with high blood pressure (like me again).


(typo...sorry)

natskedat

The really big question is, is there such a thing as low/reduced sodium version?

Yes! Lucerne, the dairy brand of Vons/Safeway (I think) has a low sodium version!

ChitownFoodie

I add either cantaloupe, pineapple or cinnamon to mine. Sometimes I eat it by itself, but that took awhile before I started that

lulu1962

Personally, if I don't like the texture or taste of something, I won't eat it at all! There are soooo many other sources of protein that actually taste good, that you shouldn't have to "force" yourself to eat cottage cheese. Just my thoughts...:flowerforyou:

Atlantique

The really big question is, is there such a thing as low/reduced sodium version?

Yes. I only buy the no-salt added and it's the store brand!

But all dairy products have some sodium in them, so you'll never find one that is sodium-free.

sallen67

I like it with fruit added or added to a protein shake.

I also like to take some of it and mix it with an egg scramble it up and cook it.

Bartlett8

They sell them in cups with different fruit in them it's pretty good

LoveTexas

I will tell you right now (as a cottage cheese LOVER) that manderine oranges or peaches from the can are THE BEST with it. I eat it every single day.
Its my favorite

wdwghettogirl

I love it with fruit! Pineapple, pears, peaches, nectarines, berries... YUM!

RyeLite

Cottage Cheese is a great Before Bed Snack. It contains Casien Protien, which is a Slow digesting Protien that feeds you thoughtout the night. If you cant stand the taste Dont Eat it. Personlly i cant stand the Fat Free stuff, so i get the Fatty Cottage Cheese when i do eat it. But, Im lazy so ususally ill just have a Scoop a Casien Powder Creamy Vanilla....It tastes great and i dont have to rememebr to keep buying more cottage cheese...

aLatz13

i used to hate cottage cheese too, but then one of my co-workers suggested the Fiber One brand (who knew they added fiber to cheese!) It seriously tastes different than regular cottage cheese in a good way. Texture wise, it has more and larger chunks so it tastes more like you're eating cheese and not some weird cheese-ish mixture. it's also higher in protein and lower calorie than most other cottage cheeses (not sure about sodium though). I usually add strawberries to mine and it is AWESOME. i eat it almost every day now

hillview2

I add pineapple to it and a little natural juice. YUMMY

vdavis_89

my mom adds fruit to it ... i add spices and eat it with wheat thins

mommachef

love it with pineapple or peaches

MzBug

I use the small curd low sodium stuff as salad dressing.... add some spices and you have a creamy dressing that is low in fat, high in protein.

chrisdavey

I eat it with
natural PB & Honey

choc whey and a bit of skim milk

or you can use it to make the protein icecream which totally changes the texture also.

I have also had it with:
peaches
tuna & pepper
banana
avocado

So many choices!

joanneeee

cottage cheese pancakes

.5 cup Oats or Oat Bran
.5 cup Cottage Cheese
2-3 large Egg Whites
Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon
Baking Powder
Sugar/sweetener

mix + fry it up.

DizzieLittleLifter

I like it with just pepper. But why eat something if you don't like it? Find an alternative snack like plain greek yogurt.

Cheermamasita

Blend it in the blender with roasted or any kind of garlic, pepper, Mrs. Dash or even a package of Ranch
Then dip veggies in it, like red, yellow and green peppers, jicama, carrotts, celery, radishes, sweet peas, or anything else you would like to dip. Very good. My mom makes it for parties...

fromaquasar

Honey and fruit!

Sounds weird but I LOVE it - have it every afternoon

End6ame

I eat it with
natural PB & Honey

choc whey and a bit of skim milk

or you can use it to make the protein icecream which totally changes the texture also.

I have also had it with:
peaches
tuna & pepper
banana
avocado

So many choices!

I thought I was the only on that ate tuna and cottage cheese. I will definitely have to try it with avocado, that sounds delicious.