Healthy High-Protein Ranch Dip Cups
A creamy, tangy, and protein-packed ranch dip made with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, perfect for fresh snacking and healthy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese, drained
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of paprika (optional)
- Fresh veggies for serving (carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, etc.)
Instructions
- Finely chop fresh chives and dill. Drain cottage cheese well using a fine mesh sieve over a bowl for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and drained cottage cheese. Whisk or fork blend until creamy but still slightly textured.
- Stir in buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in chopped chives and dill. Add paprika if using for color and smoky flavor.
- Adjust consistency by adding more buttermilk one teaspoon at a time if needed. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as desired.
- Spoon the dip into small mason jars or portion cups, filling about three-quarters full.
- Refrigerate the dip cups for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and texture firm up.
- Serve chilled with fresh veggies arranged around the dip cups.
Notes
Drain cottage cheese well to avoid watery dip. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Chill dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture. For ultra-smooth dip, blend cottage cheese in a food processor before mixing. Adjust seasoning last and taste before serving. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3-4 days; stir in buttermilk if dip thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 10
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