“Cottage cheese is so versatile,” saysKara Lydon, a registered dietician in New York City.

“It can be used to improve the taste texture and nutrition profile of a lot of recipes.”

Read on for five recipes from savvy foodies that will make you re-think cottage cheese.

Cottage Cheese Recipes

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“I’ll use cottage cheese as a great protein booster in smoothies,” says Lydon.

This deliciousblueberry maple protein shake from Minimalist Bakeris sure to change your mind.

Blueberry maple protein smoothie with cottage cheese and topped with three blueberries.

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This shake recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.

The best part: You’ll feel super indulgent while keeping it fresh.

This quickcottage cheese corn bread from 24 Carrot Lifewill have you anteing up for more home-cooked meals every week.

Toasted Coconut and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Spread

A Spicy Perspective

Servings:8 servings per recipeCalories per serving:339Carbohydrates:41gProtein:17gFat:12gFiber:4gSugars:3g

Blackberry Cottage Cheese Salad

Daisy Brand

Cottage Cheese Corn Bread

24 Carrot Life

White Pizza Quinoa Bake with Cottage Cheese

With Salt & Wit