Cottage cheese.

food_junkie
food_junkie Posts: 434
edited September 19 in Recipes
I love this stuff, but I can't just eat it plain. I've been mixing a cup of the lowfat kind with a 4 oz. container of dannon ligh 'n fit yogurt. This morning I had some with a scoop of chocolate whey protein powder. Any body have any other suggestions of how to make it yummy?

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  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    I love this stuff, but I can't just eat it plain. I've been mixing a cup of the lowfat kind with a 4 oz. container of dannon ligh 'n fit yogurt. This morning I had some with a scoop of chocolate whey protein powder. Any body have any other suggestions of how to make it yummy?

    :flowerforyou:
  • runnerwithstyle
    runnerwithstyle Posts: 146 Member
    I add fruit to it. I really enjoy cottage cheese with pinapple. I have also tried it with applesauce and vanilla extract, which was really good.
  • memeburke
    memeburke Posts: 65
    Hi'
    I like it with pinapple or some times I use my favorite berries. I imagine you might be able to mix your favorite extract, such as Banana,orange, almond,lemon, coconut ,etc. you get the idea? Hope this might help.
    Shirley
  • ErinRNinMaine
    ErinRNinMaine Posts: 460 Member
    A while back, people were suggesting mixing instant sugar-free pudding into yogurt. Well I tried it in cottage cheese...YUMMERS!!!!! My favorite is cheesecake pudding. OMG, it is pretty darn similar to cheesecake! You could even crumble half of a graham cracker over the top to make it "authentic". My other favorites are banana cream and vanilla. NOT a fan with chocolate-it tasted really bitter for some reason.

    Hope this gives you another idea!
  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    I like the Cabot No Fat cottage cheese. And I slice up a banana and drizzle honey on it (and sometimes add A Dash "O Flax to it. Yummy!
    Also I'll toast a piece of whole wheat bread, top it with CC, then sprinkle some cinnamon/sugar on it.
  • BreaNix
    BreaNix Posts: 205 Member
    I usually opt for the savory side ................so I like to make salads and use cottage cheese on top instead of dressing.
  • butterjoy
    butterjoy Posts: 303 Member
    I MAKE MINE - KROGER LOWFAT COTTAGE CHEESE, 4 OZ DANNON LIGHT & FIT LOWFAT YOGURT (FRUIT-FLAVORED), 2TO 3 TBS OF KASHI - ORCHARD SPICE GRANOLA (OR) APPLE ORCHARD (OR) MOUNTAIN MEDLEY). ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! :bigsmile:
  • BYEBYEBELLY
    BYEBYEBELLY Posts: 53
    Strawberry/Cottage Cheese dessert

    16 oz lowfat cottage cheese
    small tub fat free cool whip
    small package strawberry jello
    6-8 strawberries cubed
    mix together and enjoy
  • shortstack
    shortstack Posts: 50
    I sometimes put any flavor jello and it makes a real treat for my sweet tooth.
  • ErinRNinMaine
    ErinRNinMaine Posts: 460 Member
    Strawberry/Cottage Cheese dessert

    16 oz lowfat cottage cheese
    small tub fat free cool whip
    small package strawberry jello
    6-8 strawberries cubed
    mix together and enjoy

    That sounds really good! I'll have to try that!
  • jamster
    jamster Posts: 38
    I eat it with fruit. But, one of my favorites is to top on Quakers Rice Cakes. Try the Chocolate Crunch topped with the cottage cheese, sprinkle some splenda and then slices of strawberries and drizzle sugar free chocolate syrup on top. Or try the Apple Crisp, then the cottage cheese, splenda, sliced apples sometimes I'll add a drizzle of sugar free caramel. YUMM-O!!
  • Kayjanae
    Kayjanae Posts: 3
    cinnamon and sugar just a little. its amazing!
  • veracruz
    veracruz Posts: 104 Member
    my favorite way to eat cottage cheese is with fresh sliced peaches - really yummy combo. When I was a teen I worked at a restaurant and one of the "sides" you could choose was cottage cheese with diced onions and french dressing on top. I've heard that it's just a Midwest thing but it was good. I'm sure you could do the same with fat-free french.
  • annmarie4ever
    annmarie4ever Posts: 31
    I mix sugar free jam with it...yummm
  • SherryRH
    SherryRH Posts: 810 Member
    I guess I am just boring. I put black pepper in mine and mix it up. Sometimes I have fruit on the side but I usually don't mix them because black pepper and fruit don't go to well together. :laugh:
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Buy some apple butter, or sugar-free jelly.

    Both are great mixed in to cottage cheese. Its what I have for breakfast every day :)
  • jamster
    jamster Posts: 38
    Buy some apple butter, or sugar-free jelly.

    Both are great mixed in to cottage cheese. Its what I have for breakfast every day :)

    MmMm..I LOVE apple butter! But it's high in cals..What brand do you use??
  • FUZZBUZZ4
    FUZZBUZZ4 Posts: 334
    I cut up so avocado and tomatoes with some dill and olive oil and mix it all up with some whole wheat toast for breakfast
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Buy some apple butter, or sugar-free jelly.

    Both are great mixed in to cottage cheese. Its what I have for breakfast every day :)

    MmMm..I LOVE apple butter! But it's high in cals..What brand do you use??

    There is a local canning company in PA that makes it with no sugar added. Its approximately 40 cals for a tablespoon. You can also try fruit butters brand apple butter, which is 29 cals for a tablespoon.
  • BunnyHop
    BunnyHop Posts: 58 Member
    Until I read this thread, I though I preferred pineapple to just about any other mix in, but now I see I have some exploring to do.

    (that idea with the strawberries sounds good!)

    I do think I prefer a tangy mix-in to less assertive flavors.
  • alyfin
    alyfin Posts: 103
    This sounds gross, but don't knock it until you try it. My family uses it as dip for nacho doritos. I've tried it with lower calorie chips and it still tastes pretty good. Just be careful not to eat too many chips with it.
  • natalie424
    natalie424 Posts: 320
    I love whole wheat toast with cottage cheese and medium-spicy fresh salsa with extra cilantro.
  • ssheldon318
    ssheldon318 Posts: 25
    This sounds gross, but don't knock it until you try it. My family uses it as dip for nacho doritos. I've tried it with lower calorie chips and it still tastes pretty good. Just be careful not to eat too many chips with it.

    It is SO NOT gross! I love it with Pringles too... Any flavor! Unfortunatly, not the best snack for me because I could eat the whole tube of chips!
  • alyfin
    alyfin Posts: 103
    This sounds gross, but don't knock it until you try it. My family uses it as dip for nacho doritos. I've tried it with lower calorie chips and it still tastes pretty good. Just be careful not to eat too many chips with it.

    It is SO NOT gross! I love it with Pringles too... Any flavor! Unfortunatly, not the best snack for me because I could eat the whole tube of chips!

    That's why I always measure out the chips before I start eating. If I don't I will eat half the bag. Then I gain weight from my "healthy" snack. Which is ridiculous, and I should have eaten 4 rice crispy treats, or half a cheesecake if I was going to overeat!:laugh:
  • jamster
    jamster Posts: 38
    Buy some apple butter, or sugar-free jelly.

    Both are great mixed in to cottage cheese. Its what I have for breakfast every day :)

    MmMm..I LOVE apple butter! But it's high in cals..What brand do you use??

    There is a local canning company in PA that makes it with no sugar added. Its approximately 40 cals for a tablespoon. You can also try fruit butters brand apple butter, which is 29 cals for a tablespoon.

    Oh my goodness, I'm so excited! I'm going out to get that today! Wooo! Thank you! :bigsmile:
  • ErinRNinMaine
    ErinRNinMaine Posts: 460 Member
    I actually mixed mine with cracked pepper and a tablespoon of Hormel real bacon bits--probably a little overboard with the salt, but oh so yummy!!
  • goochinator
    goochinator Posts: 383 Member
    Try mixing a dash of Ranch powder to it- or seasonings, like Mrs. Dash, onion powder, etc. Various ones gives CC a nice flavor.
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    I like cottage cheese but this thread has me craving it!!

    WTH craves cottage cheese! lol

    Thanks for the suggestions!

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • carlisled
    carlisled Posts: 8
    Most of the replies sugguset something sweet. Try it with diced tomatoes, Frank's Red Hot sauce, or Mrs. Dash for a savory twist.
  • carvan
    carvan Posts: 377 Member
    I enjoy mine with fruit. any kind , berries work well and a dash of cinammon. I also eat, ...now please don't get grossed out , i...n my oatmeal. I cook the oatmeal, add about 1/4 cup cottage cheese and some cinammon. It makes the cereal creamy, and you don't have to add milk!!
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