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15 cottage cheese desserts nobody sees coming

BySharon Rhodes

Cottage cheese might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when dessert is involved, which is exactly what makes these recipes so fun. These 15 treats deliver plenty of creamy protein goodness in ways that might be unexpected.

Low Carb Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

A bowl of Low Carb Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.
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This low carb strawberry cottage cheese ice cream is made with fresh strawberries and creamy cottage cheese. It’s no-sugar-added, diabetic-friendly, and made with 5 simple ingredients. Get the recipe: Low Carb Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Cottage Cheese Blintzes

A plate of Cottage Cheese Blintzes.
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Whip up some homemade cottage cheese blintzes for a special treat. Filled with creamy farmer’s cheese and topped with tangy blueberry sauce, they’re a perfect balance of flavors. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Blintzes

Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

A Dish of Low Carb Chocolate Mousse.
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This low carb chocolate mousse is a 3-ingredient, high-protein dessert that’s ridiculously rich and creamy. It blends cottage cheese with cocoa and sweetener for all the chocolate mousse vibes without the heavy cream overload. Get the recipe: Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

A glass of Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie.
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This strawberry cheesecake smoothie tastes like dessert in a glass and blends up creamy with cream cheese, cottage cheese, and fresh strawberries. It’s filling, smooth, and packs 40 grams of protein. Get the recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

A plate of cottage cheese banana bread.
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Cottage cheese is a dietitian’s favorite for a reason: it’s high in protein, super filling, and a go-to health food for weight loss. That’s what makes this banana bread extra satisfying, nutritious, and delicious. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

A dish of Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough.
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This take on the high-protein edible cottage cheese cookie dough is nutty, salty-sweet, studded with chocolate, and perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth in a wholesome way. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

Birthday Cake Cottage Cheese Bark

A dish of Birthday Cake Cottage Cheese Bark.
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This birthday cake cottage cheese bark is creamy, refreshing, and packed with protein. It’s an easy, sweet snack with 13 grams of protein per serving, and it keeps in the freezer for up to 3 months. Get the recipe: Birthday Cake Cottage Cheese Bark

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

A plate of Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Need a quick high-protein snack that’s also gluten-free? These cottage cheese chocolate chip cookies come together fast with just a few ingredients and zero fuss. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whipped Honey Cottage Cheese Parfait

A dish of Whipped Honey Cottage Cheese Parfait.
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Whipped honey cottage cheese parfait is a light dessert that’s naturally high in protein and probiotics. It’s made with just four ingredients and blends up in minutes. Get the recipe: Whipped Honey Cottage Cheese Parfait

High Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake.
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A delicious, healthy, high-protein dessert, this cheesecake is both decadent and guilt-free, made without any refined sugar. Plus, it’s easy to whip up, with most of the prep time being hands-off. Get the recipe: High Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

Healthy Banana Pudding

A dish of Healthy Banana Pudding.
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Sweet, creamy, and packed with protein, this healthy banana pudding delivers all the classic comfort in a bowl. Blended with bananas and low-fat cottage cheese, it’s a dessert-like snack that is both nourishing and totally delicious. Get the recipe: Healthy Banana Pudding

Cottage Cheese Lava Cake

A dish of Cottage Cheese Lava Cake.
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This cottage cheese lava cake is rich, melty, and secretly full of protein. It’s low in sugar, super easy to make, and totally hits the spot when you’re craving something sweet. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Lava Cake

Lemon Cottage Cheese Muffins

A tray of Lemon Cottage Cheese Muffins.
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Lemon cottage cheese muffins are moist, tangy, and full of bright lemon flavor. Made in one bowl, these easy muffins come together from scratch in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Lemon Cottage Cheese Muffins

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

A dish of Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse.
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This cottage cheese mousse is super rich, extra chocolatey, and somehow still healthy. It has 15 grams of protein per serving, so it totally counts as a snack, and you can add fruit if you’re feeling fancy. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cottage Cheese Fruit Pizza

A dish of Cottage Cheese Fruit Pizza.
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This cottage cheese fruit pizza brings the energy of a classic fruit pizza with a soft cookie crust, creamy layer, and a rainbow of fresh fruit. This one has a high-protein twist that makes it a little more nourishing. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Fruit Pizza

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