Creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein – all the flavor without the guilt!
I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of opening a tasty looking recipe and having to scroll through a bunch of bulls*** to get to the actual recipe and ingredients, so here I promise to keep it simple.
The truth is, we are all probably eating less protein than our bodies need. I’m here to provide easy switches to delicious recipes so we can incorporate more protein into our diets without compromising our favorite foods or their taste.
Ingredients (serves 4-6)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded pepper jack cheese (optional, for a little extra kick)
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or dairy free alternative (adjust quantity for desired consistency)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ onion
- 1 small jalapeno (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro to garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Gather all ingredients.
- Mince garlic, roughly chop onion, and halve and remove seeds from jalapeno (optional)
- Add garlic, onion, jalapeno, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, shredded cheese, milk or dairy free alternative, and seasonings to blender and blend until smooth. Continue adding milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Heat dip on stovetop or in the microwave.
- Garnish and serve with your favorite tortilla chips or any other scooping device! I love mine with sliced bell peppers if I’m feeling really healthy.
Nutritional Facts (whole batch)
Protein : 48g
Calories: 531Kcal
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 24.5g
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