15 High Protein Cottage Cheese Recipes

Cottage cheese has officially stepped out of the “boring diet food” category.

Whether you like sweet flavors or savory comfort meals, cottage cheese blends beautifully into recipes without overpowering them.

These 15 high-protein cottage cheese recipes are simple, family-friendly, and easy to make.

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1. Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes

Fluffy, lightly golden pancakes made with cottage cheese for extra protein, perfect for a filling breakfast that keeps everyone satisfied and energized.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Heat nonstick pan over medium heat.
3. Pour small batter circles.
4. Cook 2–3 minutes per side.
5. Serve warm.

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2. Creamy Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Soft scrambled eggs mixed with cottage cheese create a creamy, protein-packed breakfast that feels indulgent but stays light.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
2. Melt butter in pan.
3. Cook eggs gently.
4. Stir in cottage cheese.
5. Serve immediately.

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3. Cottage Cheese Berry Parfait

Layers of creamy cottage cheese, fresh berries, and crunchy granola make a refreshing, high-protein snack or breakfast option.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup mixed berries
• ¼ cup granola
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Add cottage cheese to glass.
2. Layer berries and granola.
3. Drizzle honey on top.
4. Serve chilled.

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4. Cottage Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy cottage cheese and spinach create a satisfying, protein-rich dinner that feels special yet simple.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Cut pocket into chicken.
2. Mix cheese and spinach.
3. Stuff chicken and season.
4. Bake 25 minutes at 375°F.

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5. Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Creamy cottage cheese layered over mashed avocado toast creates a balanced, protein-rich meal perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole-grain bread
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• 1 avocado
• Salt and chili flakes

Instructions:

1. Toast bread.
2. Mash avocado with salt.
3. Spread avocado, then cottage cheese.
4. Sprinkle chili flakes.

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6. High Protein Cottage Cheese Smoothie

This creamy smoothie blends cottage cheese with fruit for a thick, naturally sweet drink packed with protein and perfect for post-workout fuel.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 banana
• ½ cup berries
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into glass.
4. Serve chilled.

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7. Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Blended cottage cheese creates a creamy, high-protein pasta sauce that feels rich and comforting while staying lighter than traditional cream-based sauces.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup milk
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt and pepper
• Cooked pasta

Instructions:

1. Blend cheese, milk, and garlic.
2. Heat sauce in pan.
3. Season to taste.
4. Toss with cooked pasta.

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8. Cottage Cheese Veggie Omelet

A fluffy omelet filled with vegetables and creamy cottage cheese makes a satisfying, protein-packed breakfast or light dinner.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup chopped vegetables
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Whisk eggs and seasoning.
2. Cook in pan.
3. Add vegetables and cheese.
4. Fold omelet and serve.

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9. Cottage Cheese and Tuna Salad

Protein-packed tuna mixed with cottage cheese creates a creamy, satisfying salad perfect for sandwiches or lettuce wraps.

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp mustard
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Drain tuna.
2. Mix with cottage cheese and mustard.
3. Season to taste.
4. Serve chilled.

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10. Cottage Cheese Banana Muffins

Moist banana muffins made with cottage cheese offer natural sweetness and added protein, making them perfect for snacks or lunchboxes.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Mash bananas.
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Pour into muffin tin.
4. Bake 18–20 minutes at 350°F.

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11. Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl

A simple savory bowl with cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olive oil makes a quick protein-rich meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes
• ½ cucumber
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Add cottage cheese to bowl.
2. Top with vegetables.
3. Drizzle olive oil.
4. Serve fresh.

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12. Cottage Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned cottage cheese and vegetables create a hearty vegetarian meal loaded with protein and flavor.

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup chopped vegetables

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix filling ingredients.
3. Stuff peppers.
4. Bake 25 minutes.

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13. Cottage Cheese Protein Dip

Blended cottage cheese with herbs creates a creamy, high-protein dip perfect for vegetables, crackers, or wraps.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried herbs
• Salt

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients.
2. Chill 30 minutes.
3. Serve with vegetables.

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14. Cottage Cheese and Oatmeal Bowl

Warm oatmeal topped with cottage cheese adds creaminess and extra protein for a hearty breakfast that keeps you full longer.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked oatmeal
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp nuts
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions:

1. Prepare oatmeal.
2. Stir in cottage cheese.
3. Top with nuts and honey.
4. Serve warm.

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15. Cottage Cheese Lasagna

This lighter lasagna uses cottage cheese instead of ricotta, creating a protein-rich, creamy layer that pairs perfectly with hearty tomato sauce and pasta sheets.

Ingredients:

• Lasagna noodles
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella

Instructions:

1. Cook beef.
2. Layer noodles, beef, sauce, and cottage cheese.
3. Repeat layers.
4. Top with mozzarella.
5. Bake 30–35 minutes at 375°F.