Cottage cheese has earned its spot as a kitchen staple, and for good reason. It adds protein and structure to everything from fluffy pancakes to pizza dough, without making food taste like a "health food."
I grew up with my mom serving it topped with fruit for weeknight dinners, and now it's a permanent fixture in our fridge for meals that keep our energy riding high.
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Cottage Cheese Bagels
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Why Cottage Cheese Works So Well
A single cup of cottage cheese delivers around 25 grams of protein, which makes it one of the easiest ways to build more staying power into a meal. That protein helps slow down how quickly your body processes carbohydrates, making that stack of pancakes or a fresh bagel something that fuels your morning instead of leaving you hungry an hour later.
Beyond the protein, cottage cheese adds moisture to baked goods, creates structure in doughs, and blends seamlessly into both sweet and savory recipes. And by seamlessly, I mean even the most fervent cottage cheese skeptics can get on board with these eats.
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Recipes
Start your morning with protein already built in. These breakfast recipes use cottage cheese to add staying power without extra steps, so you're fueled until lunch.
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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
for a dose of protein with your sweet treat!
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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
8 grams of protein per SLICE gives this classic a hearty boost