Healthy Cottage Cheese Snack with Easy Everything Bagel Seasoning
A quick, easy, and wholesome snack featuring creamy cottage cheese paired with savory everything bagel seasoning for a satisfying flavor punch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (8 oz or about 225g) small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 to 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or green onion (optional)
- Light sprinkle of sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Scoop 1 cup (225g) of small-curd cottage cheese into a mixing bowl. If watery, drain excess whey using a fine mesh sieve for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Gently mix with a fork or small whisk until combined.
- Sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of everything bagel seasoning over the cheese. Add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and a light sprinkle of sea salt if needed.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of finely chopped chives or green onions if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon juice as desired. Optionally, add a tiny drizzle of honey to mellow sharpness.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour to chill and let flavors marry.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for creamier texture. Drain excess whey if cottage cheese is watery. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled. Avoid overmixing to retain texture. Can be served chilled or at room temperature. Optional add-ins include fresh herbs, toasted nuts, or veggies for extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz or 225g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 25
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