Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

Why We Love This High-Protein Snack Recipe

Why is it so hard to find healthy satisfying snacks? Today we’re mixing things up by puréeing low-fat cottage cheese into a creamy flavorful dip for veggies and low-carb crackers. Whipped Cottage Cheese is like a sour cream-based dip recipe, yet with much more protein! Here we go the more savory route by adding fresh herbs on top. However, it’s wonderfully easy to customize this dish with other savory or even sweet add-ins.

Ingredients You Need

Cottage cheese – your choice of 4% or 2% good culture cottage cheese Lemon – freshly zested Garlic – no need to mince, simply peel the clove Salt and pepper – a bit of each to taste

Keep reading with our favorite ideas for optional savory and sweet add-ins!

How to Make Cottage Cheese Dip

Open a container of high-protein cottage cheese and dump it into a fine mesh strainer. Tap the strainer over the empty container to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Then dump the drained cottage cheese into a food processor or high powder blender. Add the lemon zest, garlic clove, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Add 1 to 3 teaspoons of additional fresh herbs if desired. Cover and purée until the cottage cheese is smooth with a creamy texture. Scoop the dip into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Variations

Blend in and/or top the whipped cottage cheese dip with your choice of chopped fresh herbs. Dill, thyme, parsley, and basil are all bright and delicious! Give the dip a kick of spicy heat by blending in or topping the dip with crushed red pepper flakes or other spices like hot paprika or cayenne pepper. Try a sweet version! Omit the garlic and add ½ – 2 teaspoons of low-carb or alternative sweetener… Like erythritol, stevia, maple syrup, or a drizzle of honey. Consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the dessert cottage cheese mixture. You can also sprinkle on a bit of cinnamon and/or add mini chocolate chips.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the whipped cottage cheese dip cold with your favorite dippers. We love crunchy fresh veggies like carrot sticks or baby carrots, celery pieces, cucumbers, mini bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. For some carb-ish crunch, consider pairing it with crackers (regular or low carb), bagel chips, or pita chips. Our Low Carb Cauliflower Crackers and Keto Almond Flour Crackers are super easy and delicious! If enjoying as a sweet dip, I suggest serving with Cinnamon Chips, cinnamon pita chips, or fresh fruit and berries. Hearty fruits like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple or melon chunks, and grapes are all great for dipping.