Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bites
High-protein, no-cook snack with everything bagel seasoning. Beginner-friendly recipe with active prep time of 5 minutes plus chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, everything bagel seasoning, chives, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
- If desired, drizzle in the olive oil and fold gently to incorporate for extra richness.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed, keeping in mind the everything bagel seasoning already contains salt.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a dip with vegetables or crackers, spread on toast, or enjoy directly as a high-protein snack.
Notes
- For smoother texture, pulse cottage cheese in a food processor before adding other ingredients.
- Flavors develop and improve after refrigerating overnight, making this perfect for meal prep.
- Customize vegetables based on preference. Diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or celery work well.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 125g)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg