I have to admit, I’ve always been afraid of cottage cheese. Lumpy, wet, and mysterious, it just never seemed like a bunch of curds could taste all that good.
In my quest to eat better than I ever have before and to be fit, healthy, and strong, I ran across the weirdness that is cottage cheese in an article on 30 Foods that Fight Fat. Since I am fighting to make a complete lifestyle change, and cottage cheese seems to be a favorite of the skinny people, I figured it was time to give it a try.
First I tasted a little bit and was surprised to discover that cottage cheese isn’t half bad. It’s a little salty, but overall, it just tastes like cheese. Now I see why people use it as a snack. If you’re a salt lover, I can easily see cottage cheese being apart of a great dip or spread. High in protein, it’s a favorite of bodybuilders and those trying to lose weight. It’s hard to believe, but it’s good for you and tastes pretty good.
My first recipe with cottage cheese is below. I’ll definitely be experimenting with it more.
What’s your favorite smoothie combo?
Thick & Creamy Fruit Smoothie On the Fly
Make this smoothie with any of the following ingredients you have on hand!
1//2 – 1 banana
non-fat vanilla yogurt (required)
frozen fruit (mango, strawberries, mixed fruit recommended)(required)
2 teaspoons of cottage cheese to every cup of yogurt (required for extra protein)
splash of orange juice
