Cottage Cheese Protein Apple Pie Dip
A high-protein, creamy, and cinnamon-spiced dip that tastes like apple pie in a bowl. It’s guilt-free, naturally sweetened, and ideal for dipping fresh fruit, rice cakes, or even spreading on toast.
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or apple pie spice blend
🥣 Instructions:
- Blend the base: Add cottage cheese, applesauce, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and cinnamon to a blender or food processor.
- Add spices: Toss in a pinch of nutmeg or apple pie spice if using.
- Blend until smooth: Process until creamy and well combined.
- Chill (optional): Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy with apple slices, pear wedges, graham crackers, or cinnamon rice cakes.
📌 Notes:
- Texture too thick? Add 1–2 teaspoons of almond milk or water while blending.
- Too tart or bland? Adjust maple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
- Prefer chunky dip? Skip the blender and stir ingredients by hand for a rustic texture.
💡 Tips:
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
- Top with chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Try flavored applesauce (like cinnamon) for extra depth.
- Meal prep tip: Make a batch and portion into small containers for snacks all week.
🍽️ Servings:
Makes about 1¼ cups of dip – serves 4 as a snack or dessert dip.
🔍 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.):
- Calories: 100
- Protein: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Sugars: 6g
- Fat: 3g
- Fiber: <1g
(Values will vary slightly depending on brands used.)
✅ Benefits:
- High in protein – Supports muscle and satiety.
- Low in added sugar – Naturally sweetened with applesauce and maple syrup.
- Rich in calcium and probiotics – From cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Great for kids and adults alike – Tastes like dessert, fuels like a snack.
❓Q&A:
Q: Can I use a different sweetener?
A: Yes! Try honey, stevia, or date syrup depending on your dietary needs.
Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: Use plant-based cottage cheese and yogurt (like almond or soy) and swap maple syrup as needed.
Q: How long does it last in the fridge?
A: Store in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days.
Q: Can I use flavored Greek yogurt?
A: Yes, but reduce the added sweetener accordingly to avoid overpowering sweetness.