High-Protein Cottage Cheese Sticks

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Sticks: A Healthy, Crunchy Snack for Any Time of Day

Looking for a snack that’s high in protein, satisfying, and easy to make? Enter the High-Protein Cottage Cheese Sticks — a perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodness on the inside and golden, crunchy perfection on the outside. These sticks are ideal for fitness enthusiasts, busy professionals, or anyone who wants a nutritious twist on classic cheese sticks. This guide will take you step by step through making them at home.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cottage Cheese Sticks:

• 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese, drained
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup (60 g) whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
• ¼ cup (30 g) oat flour or almond flour (for extra protein)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional, for flavor)
• Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional Dipping Sauce:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture

1. Place the drained cottage cheese in a medium-sized bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash it until mostly smooth.
2. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a slightly sticky dough.

Step 2: Shape the Sticks

1. Lightly flour your hands with oat or almond flour to prevent sticking.
2. Take small portions of the cottage cheese mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll them into stick shapes, roughly 3–4 inches long and 1 inch thick.
3. Place the sticks on a plate or parchment-lined tray as you work.

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