Cottage Cheese

Roxie65
Roxie65 Posts: 155 Member
edited September 29 in Health and Weight Loss
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?
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  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    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
    tananichelle Posts: 103 Member
    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
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    I add fruit and Stevia.
  • olag00
    olag00 Posts: 222
    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
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    I could always use more suggestions for this...
  • irridia
    irridia Posts: 527 Member
    The really big question is, is there such a thing as low/reduced sodium version?
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    I like mixing in a quarter cup of Kashi Go Lean cereal.
  • Cindy311
    Cindy311 Posts: 780 Member
    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
    princesspurple Posts: 688
    i am eating it right now w/ mango
  • wriglucy
    wriglucy Posts: 1,064 Member
    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
    natskedat Posts: 570 Member
    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
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    I add either cantaloupe, pineapple or cinnamon to mine. Sometimes I eat it by itself, but that took awhile before I started that
  • lulu1962
    lulu1962 Posts: 210
    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
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    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
    sallen67 Posts: 24 Member
    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
    Bartlett8 Posts: 1
    They sell them in cups with different fruit in them it's pretty good :)
  • LoveTexas
    LoveTexas Posts: 44
    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
    wdwghettogirl Posts: 559 Member
    I love it with fruit! Pineapple, pears, peaches, nectarines, berries... YUM!
  • RyeLite
    RyeLite Posts: 17
    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
    aLatz13 Posts: 60 Member
    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
    hillview2 Posts: 212 Member
    I add pineapple to it and a little natural juice. YUMMY
  • vdavis_89
    vdavis_89 Posts: 334
    my mom adds fruit to it ... i add spices and eat it with wheat thins :)
  • mommachef
    mommachef Posts: 52
    love it with pineapple or peaches
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    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
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    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! :smile:
  • joanneeee
    joanneeee Posts: 311 Member
    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
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    I like it with just pepper. But why eat something if you don't like it? Find an alternative snack like plain greek yogurt. :smile:
  • Cheermamasita
    Cheermamasita Posts: 40 Member
    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
    fromaquasar Posts: 811 Member
    Honey and fruit!

    Sounds weird but I LOVE it - have it every afternoon :)
  • End6ame
    End6ame Posts: 903
    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! :smile:

    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.
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