5 Ways to Cook With Cottage Cheese for More Protein, According to TikTok
Cottage cheese ice cream, you say?
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If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve likely seen one or more recipes featuring cottage cheese. Once considered bland and uninteresting, with a lumpy texture that can be quite polarizing, this refrigerator food is now more than ready for its turn in the spotlight. While it’s not exactly clear what is responsible for cottage cheese’s noticeable surge in popularity, TikTok users have gravitated toward the dairy aisle staple for a few reasons.
For starters, cottage cheese is packed with health benefits. More specifically, it’s an excellent source of protein, with just one cup of the stuff containing approximately 25 grams of the muscle-building nutrient. By contrast, the same amount of similar foods, such as Greek yogurt and sour cream, don’t contain nearly as much protein. As you’ll soon see, mildly flavored cottage cheese is also beloved for its versatility, and can be used in everything from ice cream to pasta sauce. And while cottage cheese’s naturally lumpy texture isn’t for everyone, TikTok users have proven that a quick spin in a blender transforms the uneven food into a smooth, silky delight. Just note that when you’re shopping for cottage cheese, versions made with whole milk will yield the richest, creamiest final products.
Keep reading for five genius ways to cook with cottage cheese!
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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Sure, ice cream made with cottage cheese isn’t exactly like digging into a pint of mint chocolate chip, but it is a decidedly healthier alternative to the popular frozen dessert. To make cottage cheese ice cream, simply blend cottage cheese with some of your favorite mix-ins until it boasts an ice cream-like consistency. Then, you can top it with some of your go-tos, such as chocolate chips or cookie crumbles. For example, in the TikTok above, user @feelgoodfoodie blends cottage cheese with frozen…
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