This High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip is one of those recipes that I cannot believe I waited so long to make and once you try it you are going to feel the same way. It is incredibly creamy, packed with fresh chive and garlic flavor, and comes together in just 5 minutes in your blender or food processor with simple everyday ingredients.
The cottage cheese blends up completely smooth so there is no grainy texture at all and the result is a light and satisfying dip that tastes rich and indulgent but is actually packed with protein and so much better for you than a sour cream based dip.
I love serving this with cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, and pepper slices for a complete and beautiful snack board but it is also incredible with your favorite gluten free crackers.
It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days which makes it one of my favorite high protein meal prep recipes for the week.
If you are looking for a healthy snack that actually keeps you full and takes almost no effort to make this is the one.
If you are looking for more dip recipes try my Creamy Sausage Bean Dip, my Gluten Free Caramelized Onion Dip, my Gluten Free Homemade Ranch Dip or my Gluten Free Easy Homemade Garlic Hummus.
You can find all of my snack recipes here: Gluten Free Snack Recipes
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Instructions
Add the cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the dip mixture to a bowl and stir in the chopped fresh chives.
Serve immediately with cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, pepper slices or crackers.
Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip is incredibly creamy, garlicky, and packed with fresh chive flavor and comes together in just 5 minutes in your blender or food processor. Cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh chives blend into the most smooth and satisfying high protein dip that is naturally gluten free and perfect for snacking, entertaining, and healthy meal prep all week long. Serve with cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, pepper slices, or your favorite gluten free crackers!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Chives, finely chopped
Instructions
Add the cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the dip mixture to a bowl and stir in the chopped fresh chives.
Serve immediately with cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, pepper slices or crackers.
Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dips, Snacks
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
If you made this High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip I would love to hear what you thought! Please leave a star rating and a comment below. This is one of my favorite easy high protein snack recipes and I hope it becomes a staple in your kitchen too!
Storage
Store this high protein cottage cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a good stir before serving as it may thicken slightly as it sits. This dip is not recommended for freezing as the texture of the blended cottage cheese does not hold up well to freezing and thawing.
Top Tip
Make sure you blend the cottage cheese long enough to get a completely smooth and creamy texture with no lumps. Depending on your blender or food processor this can take anywhere from 30 seconds to a full minute. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to make sure everything is fully incorporated. The smoother you blend it the more incredible the final texture will be.
Do not stir the chives into the blender. Fold them in by hand after blending so they stay bright green and beautiful throughout the dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not really! When you blend cottage cheese until completely smooth it loses its signature lumpy texture and the flavor becomes much milder and creamier. The garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, and fresh chives in this recipe give the dip so much flavor that cottage cheese is not the first thing you taste at all. Even people who do not like cottage cheese on its own tend to love this dip.
Cottage cheese is one of the best high protein dairy ingredients you can cook with. One cup of cottage cheese typically contains around 25 to 28 grams of protein depending on the brand. This recipe makes approximately 4 servings so each serving contains roughly 6 to 7 grams of protein making it a much higher protein snack option than traditional sour cream or cream cheese based dips.
You can but the texture will be different. Without a blender or food processor the dip will have the natural lumpy texture of cottage cheese rather than a smooth and creamy consistency. If you do not have a blender you can use an immersion blender or even a hand mixer to get a smoother result. The flavor will be exactly the same either way.
This dip is incredibly versatile and pairs beautifully with so many things. My favorites are cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, and bell pepper slices for a fresh and colorful snack board. It is also delicious with your favorite gluten free crackers, pretzels, or spread on gluten free toast. You can also use it as a spread on wraps and sandwiches or as a topping for baked potatoes.
Absolutely! This recipe is a wonderful base that you can customize in so many ways. Add fresh dill instead of chives for a more herbaceous flavor. Stir in everything bagel seasoning for a fun twist. Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a smoky depth of flavor. Mix in sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or fresh herbs like parsley and basil for a different flavor profile entirely. The possibilities are endless and the blended cottage cheese base works beautifully with almost any seasoning combination you love.
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