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
- Place the drained cottage cheese in a medium-sized bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash it until mostly smooth.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a slightly sticky dough.
Step 2: Shape the Sticks
- Lightly flour your hands with oat or almond flour to prevent sticking.
- 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.
- Place the sticks on a plate or parchment-lined tray as you work.
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