20+ High Protein Cottage Cheese Recipes
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Last updated on May 23, 2025
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There are so many ways to eat cottage cheese from pancakes and oatmeal to pasta and eggs and I’m sharing 20+ healthy cottage cheese recipes that are all delicious and packed with protein!
Cottage cheese has been all the rage this year thanks to a few recipes that went viral, but there are so many different ways to eat cottage cheese.
You can eat it plain, add it to oatmeal for breakfast, make cottage cheese pasta for a protein-packed dinner or make a cottage cheese dip to serve as an appetizer for a party. The options are truly endless and today I’m sharing 20+ of my favorite high protein cottage cheese recipes to get you started!
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What Type of Cottage Cheese is Best to Use?
The type of cottage cheese you use is up to personal preference. I personally like to use organic dairy products free from antibiotics and hormones (like rbST). If you’re looking for good organic cottage cheese brands I recommend Good Culture cottage cheese, Organic Valley and Nancy’s. I also like Friendship Diaries no salt added, small curd 1% cottage cheese (in the red container). Cottage cheese tends to be really high in sodium so I like that this variety is a little lower than your typical brands. Unfortunately, this brand isn’t organic.
Ready to get inspired? Here are more than 20 delicious cottage cheese recipes that are high in protein and easy to make. I’ve grouped them by type so you can find exactly what you’re craving — whether it’s sweet, savory, or something in between.
Sweet Breakfasts + Snacks
Perfect for mornings or mid-day snacks — these recipes are rich in protein but still feel like a treat.
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes GF
- Healthy Apple Pancakes GF
- Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes GF
- Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats GF
- Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats GF
- Cottage Cheese Oatmeal GF
- Strawberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl GF
- Cottage Cheese Smoothie GF
- PB&J Protein Yogurt Bowl GF
- High-Protein Strawberry Pretzel Salad Bowl
Treats + Desserts
These recipes feel indulgent but are packed with protein and made with wholesome ingredients.
Dips + Spreads
Cottage cheese makes the creamiest base for dips and spreads. These recipes are great for parties, snacking, or even as a high-protein topping for toast or veggies.
Savory Mains
These high-protein meals are perfect for lunch or dinner and show just how versatile cottage cheese can be. From pasta to scrambled eggs, they’re easy, filling, and packed with flavor.
- Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta
- Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs GF
- Cottage Cheese Salad GF
- Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl (Viral TikTok Recipe) GF
- Cottage Cheese Flatbread GF
Is Cottage Cheese Healthy?
Yes! Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium, vitamin B and other essential nutrients. It’s also relatively low in calories and carbs. To put things in perspective, one half cup of 4% whole milk cottage cheese is packed with about 14 grams of protein, 100 calories and only 3 carbs. It’s an excellent ingredient to incorporate into your diet especially if you’re looking to amp up your protein count.
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20 High Protein Cottage Cheese Recipes + Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, or whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup full fat cottage cheese, I used Good Culture 4%
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon almond milk, optional
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla to a blender or food processor and blend until combined and smooth. Alternatively, if you don't have a blender you can whisk your wet ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. If your batter seems too thick add in the almond milk and stir to combine again.
- Heat pan or griddle to low-medium heat and spray with non-stick spray. Once hot, scoop out about a quarter cup of batter at a time and pour onto pan. You may have to use a spoon to spread the batter into a circle shape if your batter is pretty thick. You should be able to make 8 pancakes. Cook until little bubbles form and the edges of the pancakes are solid enough to put a spatula underneath, about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
- For serving, place four pancakes on each plate, top with a drizzle of maple syrup and serve with fresh berries or toppings of choice.
Notes
- Storage: Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them! Just let them cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. I like to reheat them in the toaster or a skillet for best texture.
- Protein boost: You can easily add a scoop of protein powder to the batter if you want to bump up the protein even more. Just add a splash more liquid if needed to keep the batter from getting too thick.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
